“Butterflies are considered symbols of transformation, hope, and rebirth. I love these words because they embody what CPC does every single day in the fight against child abuse.”
– Douglas Staley, Executive Director of CPC
Thank you to our life-saving sponsors!
All proceeds of this event support the Child Protection Center and the Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment of Child Abuse. The organization envisions a community where children are safe from abuse and free to thrive. For over 45 years, CPC has been serving Sarasota and DeSoto Counties in the State of Florida, and is accredited by the National Children’s Alliance. In fiscal year 2024, CPC provided services to over 53,000 individuals. For more information on CPC, please call 941-365-1277.
For those attendees who were physically or sexually abused or experienced other childhood traumas, the information shared may bring forth intense feelings connected to those events, as well as an awareness of how what may have happened so long ago impacts your life today. Please know that you are not alone – resources and support are available.
For sexual abuse – Call RAINN at 800-656-4673 or Darkness to Light at 866-FOR-LIGHT to have questions answered or chat with a trained crisis counselor, 24/7 at no charge. All conversations are confidential.
To report child abuse or neglect contact the Florida Abuse Hotline at:
1.800.962.2873
Child Protection Center Locations
Sarasota Office
720 South Orange Ave.
Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: 941.365.1277
Fax: 941-953-7181
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North Port Office
Campus of Healing
5600 Peace River Road
North Port, FL 34287
To Contact Supervised Visitation
Phone: 941-423-1921
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Arcadia Office
222 N. Robert Avenue
Arcadia, FL 34266
Phone: 941-365-1277
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