Community members and law enforcement agencies from across the county gathered Wednesday to get a first look at the Abbott House Child Advocacy Center location in Pauls Valley. News Star photo by Suzanne Mackey
Children utilizing the advocacy center's services have the opportunity to select an item from center's "Comfort Closet." News Star photo by Suzanne Mackey
A child-sized activity corner at the office will eventually include books to create a reading nook for children, according to Abbott House Program Director Christi Cornett. News Star photo by Suzanne Mackey
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Callie Caldwell (left), a family advocate at the center gave tours and spoke to visitors during Wednesday's open house.
Pauls Valley Elementary School Assistant Principal Brenda Pyle, Principal Kristi Herd and Counselor Katie Sparks learn more about the advocacy center and its mission as the toured the facility during Wednesday's open house. News Star photo by Suzanne Mackey
Members of the Garvin County community had the opportunity to tour the new Abbott House Child Advocacy Center satellite office in Pauls Valley Wednesday and visit with staff members.The non-profit child advocacy center provides a victim- centered, child-friendly environment to help children tell their stories after an instance of abuse or neglect has occurred. The advocacy center’s mai...