Tag Archives: Child Advocacy Center

Camp HOPE America-Connecticut Continues As a Day Camp in 2020

We are excited to share that despite the many complications, setbacks, and challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has caused, Camp HOPE America–Bridgeport is not cancelled this summer. While our traditional setting in the Massachusetts Berkshires at YMCA Camp Hi-Rock has made the understandable decision to remain closed, we are grateful to find a temporary home for […]

How Child Clinicians Positively Impact Traumatized Children

Why Child Clinicians Matter: They Save and Change Lives   Mental health treatments help kids recover from trauma and go on to thrive. The National Children’s Alliance (NCA), of which CFJ’s Child Advocacy Center is a member, has concluded evidence-based therapy significantly improves outcomes for children who’ve experienced trauma. Some of its findings include: More […]

Child Clinician Supports CFJ’s Most Vulnerable Clients

Last year, CFJ was proud to be able to welcome its first Child Clinician, Melissa Martinez, LPC, to offer therapeutic counseling services to our youngest clients: Children impacted by the trauma of sexual or domestic abuse and violence. Since joining our team, Melissa has been able to provide one-on-one counseling sessions to a growing number […]