Category Archives: Kudos Corner

After more than 22 years as the Executive Director of the Fannin County Children’s Center, Sandy Barber is retiring.  Including her prior experience at North Texas Youth Connection, Barber has worked in the nonprofit and child welfare field for more … Continue reading →

Around one hundred and fifty people were in attendance at the Complex in Bonham for a 30th Anniversary celebration and to honor the volunteers and partners of the Fannin County Children’s Center. Attendees included CASA advocates, investigators, prosecutors, therapists, forensic … Continue reading →

Fifteen-year-old Miranda Verde of Trenton took home the top prize in the Open Your Heart Art Contest sponsored by the Fannin County Children’s Center. She won $100 and a blue ribbon for her artwork that will now be featured on … Continue reading →

In all, 210 children received Christmas gifts from the Fannin County Children’s Center, thanks to a generous community and many hard-working volunteers and staff. For the third year in a row, the Children’s Center created a pop-up store to serve … Continue reading →

The Fannin County Children’s Center was thrilled to accept a donation of $22,000 from TXB (formerly Kwik Chek) and McCraw Oil and Propane recently. This check was one of several being delivered around the state by Sherry Capehart, on behalf … Continue reading →

More than 400 people attended the 18th annual “Justice Is Served” event at the Complex in Bonham. Very early estimates are that the event raised at least $65,000 for the Fannin County Children’s Center. The event theme was “Dancing Through … Continue reading →

Time is running out to get tickets or tables for Justice Is Served.  The event will benefit the Fannin County Children’s Center and provide critical support services to children, youth and families recovering from abuse and neglect. First United Bank … Continue reading →

Three local people recently completed training and were sworn-in to become volunteer CASA advocates for children in foster care. The Honorable Judge Lauri Blake of the 336th District Court administered the oath to the new volunteers. New child advocates include … Continue reading →

More than 600 students from all over Fannin County received free school supplies on August 6 to start the new school year, thanks to a generous community.  This year marked the 26th year that the Fannin County Children’s Center has … Continue reading →

Around one hundred people were in attendance at the Complex in Bonham for a banquet honoring the volunteers and partners of the Fannin County Children’s Center. Attendees included CASA advocates, investigators, prosecutors, therapists, forensic interviewers, caseworkers, attorneys, district judge, board … Continue reading →