Shining Star Children's Advocacy Center
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Added by Jopie, at 28 March 2019
Opening Hours
- Monday 08:30 - 16:30
- Tuesday 08:30 - 16:30
- Wednesday 08:30 - 16:30
- Thursday 08:30 - 16:30
- Friday 08:30 - 16:30
- Saturday -
- Sunday -
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26 April 2019
A great big thank you to the Rochelle Area Community Foundation for hosting an informational open house on community service organizations, and your continued support with a generous grant funding award. #itsyourvoice
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25 April 2019
Supporting Denim Day with the YWCA! #itsyourvoice
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20 April 2019
Thank you to Lee County Il Health Department for supporting Shining Star! 🌟 #itsyourvoice
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19 April 2019
I would like to extend our deepest appreciation to all who contributed their time and energy into the renovation efforts of our organization. Dave Schreiner and KSB Plant Operations were the driving force behind the project without which this wouldn't have been possible. Pictured here are the local artists who graciously volunteered their talents to transform our newly painted walls into a safe and welcoming space for our families. Special thanks to Janet Beiler, who created an amazing woodland mural, and Nora Kate, who created the wings of a warrior. Carpetland in Rockford made an extremly generous in-kind donation of all new carpet for our entire suite and we are humbled by this. Also pictured is Antonio Currington III, one of the volunteers who installed the flooring at no cost for us with the assistance of the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters. The work that went into this project was extensive and we appretiate everything our community is doing for us. #itsyourvoice
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18 April 2019
Heather is the winner! Thank you Snyders Pharmacy in Oregon for supporting Shining Star and child abuse awareness! ——————————————— Who can guess where our traveling child abuse awareness “Sticks and Stones” banner is this week? Be the first to comment with the correct location and win a small prize!!
“More than five children die each day as a result of child abuse”
Do you know what to do if a child discloses abuse to you? Here are some steps to follow:
*Stay calm. Do not over react. *Assure the child you believe them. *Do not question the child or tell him/her what to say. Do not pressure the child into telling more. *Let the child know he/she is not in trouble *Do not ask victim blaming questions. “why didn’t you tell sooner?” “How could you let this happen?” *Let the child know they can always come to you. *Support with compassion. *Let them know you are going to get them help to keep them safe. Report to DCFS 1-800-25-ABUSE and/or local law enforcement.
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17 April 2019
Tina is our winner!! Thank you to Oliver's Corner Market for supporting Shining Star and help bring awareness to child abuse!! Stop in to Oliver’s Corner Market and check out their great salad bar, deli, and meat selection! ———————————————— Who knows where our “London Bridges” traveling banner is this week? Be the first to comment with the correct location and win a small prize!!! 🌟
Check out these 10 facts about child abuse!!! #itsyourvoice
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12 April 2019
Update: Lindsay is the winner. Thank you to Lee County Il Health Department for being a supporter of Shining Star and helping promote child abuse awareness!!! ————————————— Who is ready to guess where our “Rockabye, Baby” child abuse awareness traveling banner is this week? Be the first to comment the correct location and win a small prize!! 🌟
“Approximately 80% of children that die from abuse are under the age of 4.”
Recognizing signs of child physical abuse can help prevent child fatalities. Here are some signs that abuse may be occurring:
-sudden changes in behavior -is always watchful/preparing for something bad to happen -overly passive, compliant, withdrawn, frightened of adults -wearing long sleeved shirts and pants in the summer to cover marks or bruises -unexplained bite marks, bruises, black eyes. -fear of parents, cries and refuses to go home. -unexplained crying and complaints of pain
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12 April 2019
Congratulations to our very own Traci Mueller on winning the Jane Reed Keefer award today at the YWCA Women of Achievement luncheon!! Traci’s last day at Shining Star is today, as she is retiring after 20 years of victim services. Traci was the Forensic Interviewer at Shining Star and interviewed over 1500 children about their stories of abuse during her career. Traci will be missed by her coworkers and MDT members she has worked with. We wish Traci well on her retirement!! 🎉🌟
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10 April 2019
Update: Denise is the winner!! Thank you Dixon McDonalds for supporting Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness!! 💙 ———————————————-
Who can guess where our “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” banner is this week? First to comment the correct location wins a prize!! 🌟
“More than 90% of children who are sexually abused know their abusers.”
This is a true fact and over 68% of those abusers are family members. Talk to the children in your life about body safety. Stress the importance of no one, kids or adults, can touch anywhere on your body that makes you uncomfortable and/or is covered by a swim suit. Teaching to tell if that happens, they should continue to tell people until someone gets them help. Teach children the correct names for body parts to help deter abusers from victimizing your child. Naming correct body parts also helps if your child is ever a victim, they can tell what happened using correct names. #itsyourvoice
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09 April 2019
Update: Stephanie is the winner! Thank you to Prescott Brothers Ford of Rochelle for being a great supporter of Shining Star CAC and helping bring awareness to child abuse prevention! Stop in to Prescott Brothers Ford of Rochelle for all your new and used car needs. 🚘🚐 ——————————————————————-
Who can guess where our Sticks and Stones Banner is this week? Be the first to comment with the correct location and win a prize! 🌟
“More than five children die everyday as a result of child abuse.”
This fact is true but doesn’t have to be. If you suspect a child is being abused report it!! Below are numbers to report suspicion of abuse. DCFS 1-800-25-ABUSE or Call your local Police Department #itsyourvoice
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08 April 2019
The next two weeks our Child Abuse Awareness banners will be traveling around Lee and Ogle counties. Be the first to guess the location of our banners and win a prize! Stay tuned for our first location. #itsyourvoice 🌟
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06 April 2019
We loved seeing all your pictures in BLUE today helping support child abuse awareness and prevention! 💙 #itsyourvoice
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05 April 2019
Thank you Dixon PD for wearing blue and showing your support of child abuse awareness month #itsyourvoice
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05 April 2019
Today we wear BLUE for Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention! 💙 #itsyourvoice Share with us your pictures in BLUE!!
Pictured left to right Shining Star Staff: Marissa (Counselor) Jessica F. (Executive Director) Melissa (Family Advocate) Jessica C. (Forensic Interviewer).
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04 April 2019
Join us in wearing BLUE on Friday, April 5 to support Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. #itsyourvoice Share your pictures with us of you wearing blue!!
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