News & Media
Stay informed with the latest news from Foothills Children’s Advocacy Center, including impact reports, newsletters, media coverage, community updates, and stories of hope and healing.
Foothills in Focus, Quarterly Newsletter
Foothills in Focus: May 2026 Edition
What is a Multi-Disciplinary Team? Recently, Foothills welcomed new Multi-Disciplinary Team(MDT) partners for orientation and training, offering an overview of the coordinated response that supports children and families across our
Foothills in Focus: February 2026 Edition
HILL DAY – Please call your representatives Last week, members of the Foothills Child Advocacy Center team joined Children’s Advocacy Centers from across Virginia at the General Assembly for Hill
Foothills in Focus: November 2025 Edition
Dear Friend of Foothills, As we wrap up 2025, I’m filled with gratitude for the momentum we’ve built together. This has been a year of transformation for Foothills, a time
Foothills in Focus: August 2025 Edition
Dear Friend of Foothills, As we approach two decades of serving children and families in Charlottesville and beyond, I am thrilled to share some transformative updates that mark a new
In The News
Community Conversation: Sherri McKinney with Foothills Children’s Advocacy Center (04-14-26)
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Charlottesville Cup expands, aims to raise even more for Foothills Children’s Advocacy Center
The annual pickleball tournament will move indoors to Cville Smash and include a juniors, singles and a wheelchair division, along with a Saturday night exhibition. CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW)
Community invited to celebrate healing through art at Foothills Children’s Advocacy Center
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – Seeds of Hope, hosted by the Foothills Children’s Advocacy Center, invites the community to come together through creativity and compassion. Guests can meet the Foothills team, hear
SARA and Foothills Child Advocacy Center moving to co-location
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – Two Charlottesville nonprofits supporting survivors of abuse and violence are planning to move under one roof. Foothills Child Advocacy Center and the Sexual Assault Resource Agency,
A Child Abuse Pediatrician Shares Ways Anyone Can Help Prevent Child Abuse
With very few exceptions, no one has ever had a child with the intention of abusing them. And yet 1 in 7 people experience child abuse. It’s a massive problem
Impact Reports
Fiscal Year 2025 Impact Report
Together, we served 303 children and families through forensic interviews, family advocacy, on-site medical exams, and multidisciplinary team case reviews. Each one represents a step toward healing.