In this episode of "Center Stage," host Sandy McIlree welcomes Tiffany Sturman from Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center and Barbara Shaffer from R Bank. Sterman discusses the center's dedication to aiding child abuse investigations and providing essential services like trauma therapy at no cost. She underscores the significance of community support and education in their mission. Schaffer shares insights into R Bank's partnership with the center, reflecting the bank's commitment to community welfare. The episode also delves into fundraising events and the center's outreach success, with both guests acknowledging the challenges of growth and the critical nature of reporting child abuse.

Tiffany's involvement with Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center (00:00:41) Tiffany discusses her role in overseeing various programs and growing the organization's public presence.

The mission and services of Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center (00:01:25) Tiffany explains the center's holistic model supporting the investigation, intervention, and trauma therapy for child abuse victims.

Partnership between Our Bank and the Children's Advocacy Center (00:02:24) Barbara discusses her involvement with Our Bank and the partnership with the Children's Advocacy Center.

Tiffany's background and role in education (00:03:35) Tiffany shares her background in public health and her focus on educating the community about child abuse prevention.

Education efforts of Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center (00:05:29) Tiffany explains that the center educates children, parents, and professionals, reaching over 22,000 individuals annually.

Fundraising events and community partnerships (00:07:13) Tiffany and Barbara discuss events like "Hope Heroes Handbags Designer Purse Bingo" and "Destination Hope" and the bank's support.

Success stories and progress of the Children's Advocacy Center (00:09:49) Tiffany shares numerous success stories and the organization's growth over the past five years.

Challenges in keeping up with community growth (00:14:03) Tiffany discusses the difficulty in acquiring funding and the need for increased reports of child abuse to keep up with the community's growth.