Jackson County Child Advocacy Center holds media Open House

The Jackson County Child Advocacy Center, at 3027 Wildwood Ave., Jackson, held an Open House Jan. 12 for the media, to celebrate the center's National Accreditation and recognize the many contributions, diligent work, and resolve of the Jackson Community and Jackson County Multi-Disciplinary Team that helped make this vital service a reality for local children. Advocacy1FRONT Katie Branigan and Jennifer Walker from the Prosecutor's office are pictured with Detective Holly Rose at the center's Open House. On the left can be seen the check for $19,000 from Consumers Energy Foundation that made it possible to make the building handicap accessible, as well as a check from MIS and a list of community donors. Advocacy2 Pictured (l-r) are Rhea Staniszewski, Child Advocacy Director; Sue Lewis Executive Director of Catholic Charities; Monica Moser, President, CEO of Jackson Community Foundation; and City Police Chief Matt Heins. Advocacy3 Forensic interviewer Jamie Lee is pictured in the child interviewing room, where law officers and prosecutors can watch through a one-way glass, while parents wait in a waiting area elsewhere. Advocacy4 Pictured (l-r) are Clinical Director Kathryn Hall, AWARE Executive Director Becky Mayer, and Jackson County Sheriff Steve Rand. Advocacy5 City Police Chief Matt Heins chats with attendees Colleen and Larry McNeal. Photo by Mary Steinmetz Published: Thu, Jan 15, 2015