| What are You Doing to Protect Children from Abuse?
The Dee Norton Lowcountry Children's Center is a community-based, 501(c)(3) non-profit program that provides safe and non-threatening "one stop shopping" for victimized children and their families. Since 1991, DNLCC has helped over 15,500 children and their families.
Mission
Our mission is to keep children safe from abuse, and when abuse occurs, to work with our community to bring healing to these children and their families.
Vision
Our vision is to end the cycle of child abuse so that children can live in a safe and nurturing environment and grow into productive and healthy adults.
What happens at DNLCC?
ASSESSMENT:
Specially trained professionals conduct a thorough first interview which provides a clear record of the concern. The goal of this assessment is to answer the question, “Has there been abuse?”
ACTION:
DNLCC’s professional team then works with agency partners - including medical, legal, social services and mental health- to take appropriate action as quickly as possible. If a child needs to be protected, a plan is put in place.
SERVICES:
Children and their caregivers find the services they need at DNLCC or are referred to programs available elsewhere in the community. Individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy are just some of the treatment services provided at DNLCC. |
Suspect Abuse?
Reporting suspected abuse is the most important step you can take to protect our children. If you suspect abuse, call one of the numbers listed on this page. If the child is in immediate danger, CALL 911.
If you live in the Lowcountry area and need assistance with this process, call us at (843) 723-3600. We are here to help.
If you suspect abuse by a family member who has responsibility for taking care of the child, contact the Department of Social Services in your county:
Berkley (843) 719-1158
Charleston (843) 953-9422
Dorchester (843) 821-0444
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Calendar of Events
Join DNLCC for the 2009 Fall Oyster Roast!
Enjoy oysters, live music and fun on October 22, 2009 at the Bus Shed! Tickets will be available September 1st.
Volunteer of the Month Spotlight
KIT BAKER
FUN FACTS:
Kit currently lives on James Island and has been a Child Advocate volunteer since October 2008. Kit enjoys cooking and reading. He is fluent in Italian after working and living in Italy for two years! Kit generously gives his time, energy and heart every week to the children at the Center.
Employee of the Month Spotlight
ELIZABETH CIESAR
FUN FACTS:
Nickname: Lizabee
Position at DNLCC: Director, Client & Community Services
Lizabee enjoys moonlight walks to the marsh with her dog Bullwinkle, painting, kayaking, skiing, and camping.
"My mother once told me as a child that when I grew up I would help others. She must have recognized something in my nature. It means a great deal to me to know that the work we do here at DNLCC helps children and families heal from trauma and abuse, and that we can impact our community on so many levels." -Lizabee |
Riding for a Cause
Bobby and Curt Rone biked 3,073 miles across America for DNLCC. With a group of cyclists, they left San Diego on April 1st and ended 42 days in St. Augustine, FL. Thanks to Bobby and Curt for raising over $770 for DNLCC! Check out their journey on their blog.
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