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The Child Protection Center Celebrates 45 Years in the Fight Against Child Abuse
Monday, July 14, 2025
The Child Protection Center Celebrates 45 Years in the Fight Against Child Abuse

?The Child Protection Center (CPC), a local nonprofit and nationally accredited Child Advocacy Center, has reached a milestone anniversary of 45 years. Since opening its doors in 1980, CPC has made a lasting impact for children and families in Sarasota and DeSoto Counties through its mission: to prevent child abuse, to intervene on behalf of abused children, and to treat survivors of child abuse. The organization has helped hundreds of thousands of children find safety and hope through its essential

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Child Protection Center Turns 45!
Wednesday, July 02, 2025
Child Protection Center Turns 45!

Welcome to July! July 1st is the kickoff of our fiscal year here at CPC, which means it is officially our 45th birthday!!Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude for this community and all that you've made possible these past 45 years. Hundreds of thousands of children have found safety and hope through child abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment services since opening our doors in 1980. To the beautiful family of supporters that's grown around our organization- thank you for helping these children

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CPC Presents 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Walter Lambert
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
CPC Presents 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Walter Lambert

The Child Protection Center (CPC) proudly awarded its Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Walter Lambert at the annual Blue Ties & Butterflies Gala. This award honors a career dedicated to protecting children, advancing medical knowledge, and leading transformational change within Florida’s child welfare system. Dr. Lambert has served tirelessly for the past 36 years as a beacon of expertise, compassion, and commitment. As a Child Protection Team (CPT) Medical Director and Associate Statewide Medical

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Child Protection Center Honors Four Foundations With Sapphire Award
Thursday, May 01, 2025
Child Protection Center Honors Four Foundations With Sapphire Award

The Child Protection Center (CPC) proudly presented the Sapphire Award at its annual Blue Ties & Butterflies gala in April, Child Abuse Prevention Month, to four exceptional foundations. The foundations were honored for their enduring support and leadership, which have helped shape the agency's 45-year legacy in the fight against child abuse.  In celebration of CPC’s 45th anniversary, the Sapphire Award—named after the traditional 45th anniversary gem—was created to recognize long-standing community

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