Every child deserves a voice

Serving the needs of children and families in Rowan County by providing a community-based center that utilizes best practices in prevention.

How You Can Help

Our Primary Goals for 2021:

  • Increase mental health service provision for families and other non-offending caregivers of children who have suffered from abuse.
  • Strengthen public awareness campaigns, community-wide and in the Rowan-Salisbury schools for First and Fifth graders.
  • Strengthen parent education programs to provide children with a supportive home environment.
  • Every child alleging sexual or severe physical abuse in Rowan County will receive supportive services from The Terrie Hess House Child Advocacy Center.

In The News

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Prevent Child Abuse Rowan hosting food truck fundraiser

April 21, 2021 |

During Child Abuse Prevention Month, professionals reflect on detecting abuse in a virtual world

April 11, 2021 |

Child Abuse Awareness Month Proclamation by Mayor Karen Alexander

April 7, 2021 |