justice for children glow foundation

In the back of the closet, far back, everyone has that one unique tie or funky handbag that has been waiting for just the right occasion. This is it! The Justice for Children GLOW Foundation will hold its second annual Ugly Tie and Purse Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 20 at Terry Hills Banquet Facility, Clinton Street Road, Batavia.

Tickets are $25 per person and include a served lunch and dessert.

Wear your special tie or carry that one-of-a kind purse to the second annual Ugly Tie and Purse Luncheon! Our panel of guest judges will decide who deserves top honors and you could win a fabulous prize! What’s most important is that you will be supporting critical programs for children who are victims of abuse.

Reservations may be made by calling 344-8576 or emailing jcGLOWfoundation@yahoo.com.

To support the mission of the Child Advocacy Center located in Batavia, community members formed a 501 (c) 3, not-for-profit corporation, the Justice for Children GLOW Foundation, Inc. The Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is managed by a division county government, and is funded solely through grants received from the Crime Victims Board and philanthropic donations.

The CAC exists to reduce the potential trauma a child victim experiences by bringing together members of the legal, medical, social services, mental health and victim advocate professions in a non-intimidating home-like environment and reducing the number of times a child-victim is interviewed.

In the past, interview locations have included: police stations, hospital emergency rooms, social services, district attorney’s office or even the location of the abuse, if it occurred in the home. Each is a location that would prove overwhelming and threatening to a child suffering from abuse.

The use of the CAC with its multi-disciplinary approach helps to enhance criminal prosecution and can strengthen family court dispositions that are in the best interest of the child.

Services provided by the CAC include a child friendly atmosphere, medical evaluations, educational presentations, professional training, forensic interviews, counseling, information and referrals. There are no charges for services provided by the CAC.