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DECEMBER 2025: Teddy Bear Tuesday Brings Comfort To Kids At The Center for Child Protection
Giving Tuesday is getting a heartwarming twist in Austin this year. The Center for Child Protection is inviting the community to participate in Teddy Bear Tuesday on December 2nd, 2025—a special event dedicated to collecting teddy bears for children who need comfort during difficult times.
NOVEMBER 2025: How To Rock The House: Why Austin’s Center For Child Protection Play Bingo Luncheon Set A Fundraising Record
THE SCENE: The Hilton Austin was the setting for one of the Capital City’s most anticipated and successful annual signature fundraising events. A sold-out crowd featuring over 1,200 of the area’s most notable community leaders, advocates, sociables, and philanthropists turned out for the 22nd Annual Play Bingo. Benefiting the Center for Child Protection, the afternoon was a dazzling blend of fun and generosity, resulting in a record-breaking fundraiser for this beloved event.
NOVEMBER 2025: Center for Child Protection transforms Giving Tuesday into Teddy Bear Tuesday
The Center for Child Protection is bringing comfort and support to young survivors of abuse by transforming Giving Tuesday into Teddy Bear Tuesday.
NOVEMBER 2025: Dancing With The Stars Austin With Michael Torres and Shonnery Pettit
Over the past 19 years, Dancing with the Stars Austin has been one of Austin’s hottest gala tickets in town. Inspired by the hit ABC show, DWTSA features local (and national) celebrity dancers paired with professional partners. The result has been tens of millions raised through the event, with last year’s event raising a phenomenal $2.8 million for the Center for Child Protection.
NOVEMBER 2025: Center for Child Protection – Inside Austin’s Child Advocacy & The American Dream TV Feature
“What if I told you this organization wants to be put out of business?” That’s the bold truth behind the Center for Child Protection — Austin’s only nonprofit children’s advocacy center for abused and neglected kids. Their goal? To end child abuse altogether.
NOVEMBER 2025: U.S. Money Reserve Named Awareness Ambassador by Center for Child Protection
U.S. Money Reserve is honored to be named an official Awareness Ambassador by the Center for Child Protection, a nonprofit children’s advocacy center serving Travis County, Texas.
OCTOBER 2025: Practical Tips for Parents: Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse
As a parent, keeping your child safe is always top of mind. Whether it’s teaching them to look both ways before crossing the street or to wear a helmet while riding their bike, you’re constantly helping them navigate the world with caution. But one of the most critical—and often overlooked—areas of safety is protecting your child from sexual abuse.
JANUARY 2019: Therapy dog helps children face their abusers in the courtroom
A child testifying against their attacker in a courtroom can be a traumatic experience. The Center for Child Protection and the Travis County District Attorney have found a new way to help those children.
DECEMBER 2018: Austin child advocacy center asking for teddy bear donations
An Austin child advocacy group that helps abused children is in need of an important tool for their day-to-day work — teddy bears.
DECEMBER 2018: Center for Child Protection Receives KVUE Grant
KVUE and the Tegna Foundation award the Center for Child Protection a $5,000 grant for their Emergency Assistance Fund.
DECEMBER 2018: Group that helps abused children needs more teddy bears
Every day, an average of five abused children walk through the doors of the Center for Child Protection.
DECEMBER 2018: Austin celebs dance up $1.3 million during dazzling downtown fundraiser
The Grand Ballroom of the JW Marriott was transformed for the evening — an evening that happened to raise $1.3 million for the children’s charity.
NOVEMBER 2018: Rise in Reported Improper Teacher, Student Relationships May Be Good News
“For our kids, a lot of times school is the safe place for them,” Mariam Jansky with the Center for Child Protection said.
SEPTEMBER 2018: Jury deliberates in court against school bus driver
In addition to having open conversations, Powdrill highlights the need to gain the children’s trust.
AUGUST 2018: Big Guys, Big Hearts – NFL Alumni Raise Funds for Child Protection
Page 24 & 26. The NFL Alumni-Austin Chapter held its 16th annual Caring for Kids Banquet in early May at the Lakeway Resort and Spa.
JULY 26, 2018: Center for Child Protection’s New Therapy Dog
New pet therapist helps kids feel more comfortable.
MAY 6, 2018: In Focus: Austin Child Guidance Center and Center for Child Protection
Seanna Crosbie, Austin Child Guidance Center, and Barbara Jefferson, Center for Child Protection featured on In Focus.
APRIL 8, 2018: Pflugerville Man Dies After Arrest for Allegedly Recording Girl in Room
Amanda Van Hoozer, Chief Program Officer, said one of the first steps to preventing child abuse is communication.
APRIL 5, 2018: We Are Austin – A Community-Wide Campaign to Prevent Child Abuse
Tara Powdrill joins We Are Austin to explain how you can get involved and start a conversation about child abuse prevention.
Media Inquiries
The Center for Child Protection is a leading expert in child abuse awareness and prevention in Travis County. See what’s happening at the Center and local press mentions. For all media inquiries, contact Clay Graves, Marketing & Creative Director.
