May 2012 - HomeTown Neighbors Magazine
May 2012 - HomeTown Neighbors Magazine
May 2012 - HomeTown Neighbors Magazine
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F.A.I.T.H’s The Power House for Kids<br />
1K/5K/10K on <strong>May</strong> 5th<br />
The Power House for Kids is a child advocacy center in Northeast Georgia<br />
that serves Stephens, Habersham and Rabun County. Other counties<br />
are served upon request. It is the goal of The Power House to ensure<br />
that children disclosing abuse are not further victimized by the intervention<br />
systems designed to protect them. Children and teens coming to the Power<br />
House may be victims of abuse and/or neglect, or may have witnessed a serious<br />
crime.<br />
The Power House is able to offer a "kid-focused" coordinated team response to<br />
allegations of abuse by bringing together agencies and professionals involved in the investigation<br />
and intervention system. The multidisciplinary approach means that The Power<br />
House brings Law Enforcement, Child Protective Services, Medical Professionals, Forensic<br />
Interviewers, Mental Health Professionals and Advocates into one location, reducing the need<br />
for children and families to navigate a sometimes difficult and confusing system<br />
All services are free and confidential to the child and his/her caregiver.<br />
The Power House for Kids is a program of FAITH in Rabun County, Inc. and accredited member of the National<br />
Children's Alliance and Children's Advocacy Centers of Georgia.<br />
In 2011 alone, 393 children were served by The Power House for Kids. The number one reason for referal was sexual<br />
abuse, with physical abuse as the second largest category of service rendered.<br />
In 2009 The Power House for Kids saw 228 NEW cases, 2010-315 NEW cases, and in the year of 2011 there were 359<br />
NEW cases. New cases refer to those that were previously unserved victims.<br />
In an effort to help continue these services there will be a Road Race on <strong>May</strong> 5, <strong>2012</strong>. All proceeds will go to The<br />
Power House for Kids. The race will start at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Toccoa. The 1k begins at 8:30 am and the 5K<br />
and 10K begin at 9 am. Call 706-599-6339 for more information.<br />
Personal Injury Cases including:<br />
Car Accidents<br />
Canine (dog) Bites<br />
Slip and Fall Injuries<br />
Disability<br />
Worker’s Compensation<br />
Medical Malpractice<br />
Our mission is<br />
to put our clients’ needs first<br />
and to achieve the best legal<br />
results possible.<br />
Family Law:<br />
Divorces<br />
Child Custody<br />
Grandparent Custody and Visitation<br />
Child Support<br />
Probate & Wills:<br />
Will contest<br />
Estate administration<br />
Criminal Law:<br />
Felonies<br />
Misdemeanors and DUI’s<br />
P.C.<br />
532 East Howell Street<br />
Post Office Box 861<br />
Hartwell, GA 30643<br />
706.376.6500 | Fax: 706.376.1910<br />
www.hometownneighbors.com<br />
www.mooreandhicks.com<br />
<strong>HomeTown</strong> <strong>Neighbors</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
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