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Each donation to First Light Child Advocacy Center makes a difference in the lives of the children that we serve.

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First Light offers extensive benefits and resources in combating child abuse.

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What Is First Light?

The First Light Child Advocacy Center is a non-profit organization that offers all services to child victims and non-offending family members at no cost. CAC serves victims of physical abuse, sexual assault, witness to a violent crime, placed in a drug endangered environment, and/or are recovered from a kidnapping are interviewed by forensically-trained professionals in a relaxed manner.

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Services We Offer

First Light provides a long list of services to best serve every child that comes through our doors. This includes forensic interviews, advocacy, case management

referrals, medical, hair testing, training and Outreach.

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Events

Check out a complete list of First Light Events that are held throughout the year to help with the mission of First Light and also to help raise funds and awareness for First Light.

For the Love of Children Awards

Nominations Now Open | For the Love of Children Awards

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for children in the greater Grand Island community? Now is the time to recognize them.

Nominations are being collected for the For the Love of Children Awards, honoring individuals who make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and youth. Awards include the Blooming Daisy, Safe to Grow, Growing Futures, and Daisy of Distinction (Lifetime Achievement).

Nominate here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeF41H3ZQuLgr7yYCYovo1SBM5Mu8OeiuztVJAcUu2UzRSthw/viewform

Award recipients will be featured in the Grand Island Independent and honored during the recognition dinner.

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Make A

Difference

What Is First Light?

Services We Offer

Events

For the Love of Children Awards

Our Supporters

"The staff were all pleasant and made my child more comfortable with an assumable uncomfortable situation."

"The kindness, patience, and the feeling of having my “handheld” through the whole thing or experience!! They were very helpful! Thank you!"

"The staff were awesome! My child seemed to be more comfortable with the process because of this."

"Everything was explained to clearly to us, and we were given the opportunity to ask any questions."

"The staff were very friendly and informative. I am so thankful for all that they do for the children."

"The staff was very kind during a scary and confusing situation. We're so thankful for how they made sure our child was safe."

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