<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Children's Advocacy Center of Arkansas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children's Advocacy Center of Arkansas]]></description><link>https://www.cacarkansas.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:34:01 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.cacarkansas.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Inspiration Gala]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children’s Advocacy Centers of AR Announces Honorees for 2025 Inspiration Gala Little Rock, AR (June 10, 2025) — Children’s Advocacy Centers of Arkansas (CACar) is proud to announce the distinguished honorees for the 2025 Inspiration Gala , to be held Thursday, October 16  at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock. The  Inspire Award,  which honors individ uals who have made an impact improving the lives of children in Arkansas , will be presented to Dr. Karen Farst . Dr. Farst was...]]></description><link>https://www.cacarkansas.org/post/2025-inspired-award</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cd2e57f0582515b440e407</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:57:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b62a74_9f192a3efb164dc792dcd75b1d267df3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CACar Info</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2024 Inspiration Gala]]></title><description><![CDATA[Little Rock, AR (May 30, 2024) - Children’s Advocacy Centers of Arkansas’ (CACar) 2024 Inspiration Gala, once known as the Woman of Inspiration event, will take place on October 10, 2024, at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock. CACar is a nonprofit organization that is a chapter of the National Children’s Alliance operating in Arkansas for the purpose of promoting, assisting and supporting the development, growth and continuation of child advocacy centers. Almost 10,000 child...]]></description><link>https://www.cacarkansas.org/post/2024-inspiration-gala</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cd2e57f0582515b440e3f4</guid><category><![CDATA[Inspiration Gala]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b62a74_7a411de9459545f193e1661738cb5e81~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_280,h_420,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CACar Info</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2024 Child Protection Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children's Advocacy Centers of Arkansas proudly announce that Dr. Sufna John, esteemed licensed psychologist and Associate Professor at UAMS will be honored with the prestigious  2024 Senator Percy Malone Child Protection Award.  Dr. John, known for her groundbreaking work in early childhood mental health and intergenerational trauma, has been a beacon of excellence in the field. Her commitment to enhancing the well-being of children and families has been unwavering, earning her recognition...]]></description><link>https://www.cacarkansas.org/post/2024-child-protection-award</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cd2e57f0582515b440e3fb</guid><category><![CDATA[Child Protection Awards]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2024 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b62a74_1f75518b5bb14dedb9b1e775063dc4dd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_314,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CACar Info</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2023 Arkansas Woman of Inspiration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Little Rock, AR  - Children’s Advocacy Centers of Arkansas (CACAR) will honor Danyelle Musselman with the 2023 Arkansas Woman of Inspiration Award at its annual Woman of Inspiration fundraising dinner on October 23, 2023, at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock. “Danyelle has long been an influential advocate for children and those in need. We are thankful that she has agreed to use her platform to bring awareness to child abuse and neglect in Arkansas,” said Elizabeth Pulley,...]]></description><link>https://www.cacarkansas.org/post/2023-arkansas-woman-of-inspiration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cd2e57f0582515b440e3f5</guid><category><![CDATA[Inspiration Gala]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b62a74_4a30720c6ac4475b975a622e6d9209f2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_280,h_420,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CACar Info</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2023 Child Protection Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[2023 – Mischa Martin Mischa Martin , a dedicated advocate for children and families, was honored with the prestigious Senator Percy Malone Child Protection Award at the Child Protection Luncheon today. This award recognizes her outstanding contributions and unwavering commitment to child protection and welfare in Arkansas. Mischa Martin joined the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) in 2008, where she has been a pivotal force in representing the department in dependency neglect cases,...]]></description><link>https://www.cacarkansas.org/post/child-protection-awards</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cd2e57f0582515b440e3f0</guid><category><![CDATA[Child Protection Awards]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2023 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b62a74_13851d5bb96742c88a61fa65cc5543d0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_275,h_350,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CACar Info</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2022 Woman of Inspiration - Lifetime Achievement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Little Rock, AR  - Children’s Advocacy Centers of Arkansas (CACAR) will honor Arkansas First Lady Susan Hutchinson with a Lifetime Achievement Award at its annual Woman of Inspiration gala on October 28 at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock. “The commitment of our First Lady to the development of child advocacy centers has had a life-changing impact on thousands of children,” said Elizabeth Pulley, CACAR Executive Director. “In less than 4 years, we have grown to 30 locations and...]]></description><link>https://www.cacarkansas.org/post/2022-woman-of-inspiration-lifetime-achievement</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cd2e57f0582515b440e3f6</guid><category><![CDATA[Woman of Inspiration]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2022 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b62a74_1c58f39e15ad4ad8ad367e7217870ca0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CACar Info</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2022 Child Protection Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[2022 – Representative Charlene Fite Representative Charlene Fite – Rep. Fite has been a tireless legislative advocate for abused children in Arkansas and continues to set a standard of purpose, grace, and dignity. She was the lead sponsor on recent legislation that transformed the sustainability of the State Chapter and CACs across the state. During the last legislative session, she spent hours testifying in both house and senate committees and led multiple individual conversations with...]]></description><link>https://www.cacarkansas.org/post/2022-child-protection-awards</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cd2e57f0582515b440e3fc</guid><category><![CDATA[Child Protection Awards]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jan 2022 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b62a74_e641180290b6481d9db974902e99e244~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_400,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CACar Info</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2021 Woman of Inspiration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Little Rock, AR  - Children’s Advocacy Centers of Arkansas (CACAR) will honor Arkansas native Gene Jones of Danville, AR, as the 2021 Arkansas Woman of Inspiration at its annual fundraising dinner on October 6 at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock. Gene Jones, wife of Dallas Cowboys owner, Jerry Jones, has dedicated her time and talent to improving the lives of others through her philanthropic work. She has contributed greatly in establishing the Hope Lodge. She is a member along...]]></description><link>https://www.cacarkansas.org/post/2021-woman-of-inspiration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cd2e57f0582515b440e3f7</guid><category><![CDATA[Woman of Inspiration]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b62a74_789c21355c2c40909b079c524cf9ec4a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CACar Info</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2021 Senator Percy Malone Child Protection Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[2021 – Mary Beth Luibel Mary Beth Luibel spent her life devoted to helping families and children in Arkansas. She was instrumental in establishing the CAC of Eastern Arkansas and developing the CASA program in the area. Mary Beth was the Executive Director of the Arkansas Court Appointed Special Advocate Program. Sadly, she lost her brave battle with cancer in February of 2020. We honor her for the deep impact she made on our organization and on the lives of Arkansans.]]></description><link>https://www.cacarkansas.org/post/2021-senator-percy-malone-child-protection-award</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cd2e57f0582515b440e3fd</guid><category><![CDATA[Child Protection Awards]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2021 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b62a74_7293062693d84db0a640369617634907~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_400,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CACar Info</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2019 Woman of Inspiration]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 15th, 2019  - The Children’s Advocacy Centers of Arkansas is incredibly proud to announce Mrs. Donna Malone as our 2019 Woman of Inspiration. Working closely with her husband, Senator Percy Malone, Donna has been instrumental in calling attention to loopholes in laws in Arkansas that failed to protect children from incest. With her help, Arkansas became the second state in the nation to close these loopholes and label all incest as rape. Donna worked with Dr. Jerry Jones, his staff and...]]></description><link>https://www.cacarkansas.org/post/2019-woman-of-inspiration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cd2e57f0582515b440e3f8</guid><category><![CDATA[Woman of Inspiration]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2019 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b62a74_8d592ac735af43719885bbf5ed845a70~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CACar Info</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2019 Senator Percy Malone Child Protection Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Max Snowden served as Executive Director of the Arkansas Commission on Child Abuse, Rape, and Domestic Violence since 1997, retiring in 2018. The Commission provides training, technical assistance, policy development and analysis, along with resource development in the areas of child abuse, rape/sexual assault, and domestic violence. Prior to joining the Commission, he served as the State Coordinator for the University of Oklahoma’s Southwest Regional Center for Safe and Drug-Free Schools and...]]></description><link>https://www.cacarkansas.org/post/2019-senator-percy-malone-child-protection-award</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cd2e57f0582515b440e3fe</guid><category><![CDATA[Child Protection Awards]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2019 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b62a74_620734084ba84617975a4c8e0b110f81~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_655,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CACar Info</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2018 Woman of Inspiration]]></title><description><![CDATA[February 28th, 2018  - Children’s Advocacy Centers of Arkansas is pleased to announce that Shelley McMillon will be honored as the 2018 Woman of Inspiration. The honor will be presented at a dinner event to be held at the Statehouse Convention Center on Friday, October 19, 2018. All proceeds will be used to support Children’s Advocacy Centers of Arkansas and their pursuit in implementing more centers across the state and providing funding for the expansion of services offered by existing...]]></description><link>https://www.cacarkansas.org/post/2018-woman-of-inspiration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cd2e57f0582515b440e3f9</guid><category><![CDATA[Woman of Inspiration]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2018 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b62a74_99e3b05508614da1abc007f5c705313c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_506,h_762,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CACar Info</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2018 Senator Percy Malone Child Protection Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[2018 – Dr. Teresa Kramer Dr. Kramer’s work in the area of program development and community capacity building is truly outstanding, and is having a positive impact on the health outcomes of thousands of Arkansas’ most vulnerable children and families. Over the past nine years she has led the development of a statewide trauma-focused program that has changed how our service systems care for children that have experienced abuse or neglect. Under her leadership, the Arkansas Building Effective...]]></description><link>https://www.cacarkansas.org/post/2018-senator-percy-malone-child-protection-award</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cd2e57f0582515b440e3ff</guid><category><![CDATA[Child Protection Awards]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2018 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b62a74_1bba1eb484ed4467a505290d94154e48~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CACar Info</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2017 Woman of Inspiration]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 21, 2017  - Children’s Advocacy Centers of Arkansas is excited to announce that Lisenne Rockefeller  will be honored as the 2017 Arkansas Woman of Inspiration. The honor will be presented at a dinner event at Statehouse Convention Center on the evening of Wednesday, September 6, 2017 , and all proceeds will be used to support Children’s Advocacy Centers of Arkansas  and their pursuit in implementing more centers across the state and providing funding for the expansion of services offered...]]></description><link>https://www.cacarkansas.org/post/2017-woman-of-inspiration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cd2e57f0582515b440e3ee</guid><category><![CDATA[Woman of Inspiration]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2017 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b62a74_d19917e674b7499a843411d127348b72~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_501,h_702,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CACar Info</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2017 Senator Percy Malone Child Protection Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[2017 – Dr. Karen Worley Karen Worley, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and professor in the Department of Pediatrics for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She has worked with children and families dealing with child sexual abuse for over 35 years. She received her doctoral training at Texas Tech University. She is the Director of the Family Treatment Program (FTP) in the UAMS Department of Pediatrics located in the Clark Center for the Safe and Healthy Families on the Arkansas...]]></description><link>https://www.cacarkansas.org/post/2017-senator-percy-malone-child-protection-award</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cd2e57f0582515b440e400</guid><category><![CDATA[Child Protection Awards]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2017 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b62a74_076e0b988e954d1fb54cde190c613ab3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_400,h_530,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CACar Info</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2016 Woman of Inspiration]]></title><description><![CDATA[March 28, 2016  - Children’s Advocacy Centers of Arkansas is excited to announce that Mrs. Johnelle Hunt  will be honored as the 2016 Arkansas Woman of Inspiration. The honor will be presented at a luncheon at Statehouse Convention Center on the morning of Thursday, October 13, 2016 , and all proceeds will be used to support Children’s Advocacy Centers of Arkansas  and their pursuit in implementing more centers across the state and providing funding for the expansion of services offered by...]]></description><link>https://www.cacarkansas.org/post/2016-woman-of-inspiration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cd2e57f0582515b440e3fa</guid><category><![CDATA[Woman of Inspiration]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2016 16:28:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b62a74_2006d159b7f9497c8cc181eb4d0b89a1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_512,h_718,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CACar Info</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2016 Senator Percy Malone Child Protection Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beverly, along with her husband, David, co-founded Restoration Ministries, Inc. dba Restoration Village in 1989 – a long-term housing for women and children in a crisis time of their life as a result of abuse. In 2000 she founded and became the Executive Director of The Children's Advocacy Center of Benton County. For 20 years Beverly facilitated sexual abuse seminars and support groups, and in 1994 wrote and printed, “Restoring the Wounded Soul Workbook” for use in support groups. Beverly...]]></description><link>https://www.cacarkansas.org/post/2016-senator-percy-malone-child-protection-award</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cd2e57f0582515b440e401</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2016 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b62a74_79b633d527b4413bba06e020a520a8a0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_394,h_590,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CACar Info</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2015 Woman of Inspiration]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 3, 2015  - Children's Advocacy Centers of Arkansas is excited to announce that First Lady Susan Hutchinson  will be honored as the 2015 "Arkansas Woman of Inspiration." Courtesy of Inviting Arkansas Magazine / Photography by Meredith Melody The honor will be presented at a luncheon at the Little Rock Marriott  Hotel Ballroom on the morning of October 23rd, 2015 and all proceeds will be used to support Children's Advocacy Centers of Arkansas and their pursuit in implementing more...]]></description><link>https://www.cacarkansas.org/post/2015-woman-of-inspiration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cd2e57f0582515b440e3ef</guid><category><![CDATA[Woman of Inspiration]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2015 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b62a74_9685e61d73eb40a39aa46d55fe52adca~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_364,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CACar Info</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2015 Senator Percy Malone Child Protection Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[2015-Daniel Shue Daniel Shue received his undergraduate degree and JD from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. He began his career as an intern in the Prosecuting Attorney’s office in the summer of 1981. In September of 1983, Dan became a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and continued his work there until December of 1996. After many years of being a prosecutor, Shue moved in to private practice at Fields, Tabor, Langston and Shue, PLLC, until 2002. He returned to the 12 th District in...]]></description><link>https://www.cacarkansas.org/post/2015-senator-percy-malone-child-protection-award</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cd2e57f0582515b440e402</guid><category><![CDATA[Child Protection Awards]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2015 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b62a74_133d689ca817404293bebb08ff3f0eb3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_467,h_334,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CACar Info</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2014 Senator Percy Malone Child Protection Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[2014- Carolyn Pollan Carolyn Pollan received her undergraduate degree from John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas and her Ph.D. in education from Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Pollan served as a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1975-1999. Her 12 consecutive terms deemed her the longest serving Republican and the longest serving woman in Arkansas history. Pollan is the co-author of Arkansas Act 824. This act empowered agencies such as DHS, State...]]></description><link>https://www.cacarkansas.org/post/2014-senator-percy-malone-child-protection-award</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cd2e57f0582515b440e403</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2014 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b62a74_0fe507c91b4c49ecbfc571bb49b5b9f1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_439,h_329,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CACar Info</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>