Child Protection Center, Sarasota Florida

Child Protection Center
Sarasota, FL

SERVING SARASOTA & DESOTO COUNTIES
FOR OVER 40 YEARS

Prevention. Intervention. Treatment.

The Child Protection Center’s mission is the Prevention, Intervention, & Treatment of Child Abuse. We envision a community where children are safe from abuse and free to thrive.

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Your support makes all the difference in the life of a child. Donate today!

Services

Learn about our four core programs in the prevention, intervention, and treatment of child abuse.

Events

Learn about tickets, sponsorships, and volunteer opportunities for CPC’s inspiring events.

impact

Because of you, change is not only possible- it is happening! Read about the important work that CPC accomplished this past year.

About the Child Protection Center

Now entering its 45th year, the Child Protection Center provides life-saving services for children who are victims of child abuse. Serving Sarasota and DeSoto Counties through our three locations (Sarasota, North Port, and Arcadia), our extensive programming brings education, intervention services, and trauma-informed care to heal the hearts of survivors in the pursuit of our mission: the prevention, intervention, and treatment of child abuse.

CPC is accredited by the National Children’s Alliance, has been previously named Nonprofit of the Year by both the Sarasota and Venice Chambers of Commerce, and is a Best of Florida Regional Winner of 2024.

Your support of the Child Protection Center makes healing, safety, and hope possible for vulnerable children. Together, we can make a difference!

To learn more about our mission and take a virtual tour of our Sarasota facility, please watch this video.

MORE ABOUT US

How CPC Changes Lives

Learn About Our Programs

PSCA

Personal Safety &
Community Awareness

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CPT

Child Protection
Team

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CFSVP

Children & Families Supervised
Visitation Program

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THERAPY

Sexual Abuse Treatment Program, Kid Kindness Program, & Hanna’s Hope

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Be in the Know

Don’t Miss Important News and Upcoming Dates

CPC’s Celebrity Bartender Challenge

Join us for a fabulously fun Night of Hope and Healing kick off event- CPC’s Celebrity Bartender Challenge! We’re shaking things up with this event, which will feature 8 local celebrity bartenders (each with their own specialty drink) divided into 4 teams competing to be named the Shaker Cup Champions.

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Night of Hope and Healing

A relaxed event with tastings & cocktails from 12+ crowd-favorite restaurants, live music with the Occasions, casino games, meet & greet with PAWS therapy pups, chance drawing for a ladies ROLEX, and excellent live and silent auctions. All proceeds benefit the Child Protection Center and the fight against child abuse.

Tickets & Sponsorships

Get Tickets to Win a ROLEX

Tickets are now LIVE for a chance to win a Ladies ROLEX, thanks to the generosity of our dear friends at Classic Creations in Diamonds & Gold! The ROLEX itself will be present at both the Bartender Challenge and Night of Hope & Healing for guests to try on.
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CPC Named Best of Florida Regional Winner

By bringing this awareness to our mission, more children are brought to safety and given the opportunity to heal- all because of YOU. We couldn’t be more grateful for this community, which is not only filled with compassion but also the drive to take concrete action and make a true difference.

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