Category Archives: News

Sandy Barber’s Retirement Party

Posted on June 29, 2023 by sandy

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 →

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Vendors Needed for Back to School Fair

Posted on June 7, 2023 by sandy

Plans are underway for the 27th annual School Supply Drive and Fair hosted by the Fannin County Children’s Center.  The Children’s Center will once again be giving away free school supplies to Fannin County students on Saturday, August 5 from … Continue reading →

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New Director Announced

Posted on June 2, 2023 by sandy

The Board of Directors of the Fannin County Children’s Center is pleased to announce that Kim Skidmore will be the next Executive Director of the local nonprofit that has been serving abused and neglected children for more than thirty years. … Continue reading →

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30th Anniversary Celebration

Posted on May 2, 2023 by sandy

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 →

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Executive Director Retiring

Posted on April 20, 2023 by sandy

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 →

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Spring Bake Sale

Posted on April 3, 2023 by sandy

The Fannin County Children’s Center is making plans for several celebrations and activities in the month of April. Not only will it be Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention month, but April 2023 also marks the 30-year anniversary of serving children … Continue reading →

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April Activities

Posted on March 7, 2023 by sandy

The Fannin County Children’s Center is making plans for several celebrations and activities in the month of April. Not only will it be Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention month, but April 2023 also marks the 30-year anniversary of serving children … Continue reading →

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2023 Art Contest Winners

Posted on February 22, 2023 by sandy

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 →

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Free Class

Posted on February 14, 2023 by sandy

The Fannin County Children’s Center is offering free training for adults to learn how to recognize and respond child abuse. The class is designed for parents, teachers, other school personnel, day care workers, coaches, Sunday School teachers and other professionals … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Info Session

Posted on February 1, 2023 by sandy

The Fannin County Children’s Center is seeking volunteers for a variety of roles, including CASA advocates for children in foster care, CAC volunteers who supervise children and families at the center, Rainbow Room volunteers who organize clothing and other supplies, … Continue reading →

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