Lee County supports child advocacy with April proclamation and fundraiser

The Lee County Commission declared April Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month and promoted Twin Cedars Child Advocacy Center's 'Bites, Brews & Blues' fundraiser set for April 10 to benefit local child-advocacy organizations.

The Lee County Commission on March 30 declared April Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month and highlighted local child-advocacy efforts. District 2 Commissioner Ross Morris invited the community to Twin Cedars Child Advocacy Center's third-annual 'Bites, Brews & Blues' fundraiser. The event is scheduled for April 10 at 6 p.m. and will be held at the Choctafaula Natural Escape. Key details: - The county proclamation names April as Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. - Twin Cedars' third-annual 'Bites, Brews & Blues' fundraiser is April 10 at 6 p.m.; tickets are listed at $75 and the event will include food, samples from local restaurants and drinking establishments, and a silent auction. - Proceeds from the event will benefit Twin Cedars, Keeping Family Connections, and Lee County CASA. - Twin Cedars provides therapy, medical exams, forensic interviews and family advocacy for children and families referred by law enforcement or child protective services. - Commissioner Ross Morris said Twin Cedars is understaffed and that a statewide commissioner leadership group is working to raise awareness and training for elected leaders about child advocacy centers. Summary: The county proclamation draws attention to child-advocacy services and the need for support. The next scheduled step is Twin Cedars' April 10 fundraiser, which is intended to provide financial support to Twin Cedars and its partner organizations.