𝐁𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲

Butterfly Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center, serving Chilton, Autauga, and Elmore County, offers a safe, child-friendly environment to children victimized by abuse or neglect, providing restoration and justice in their lives.

Having close relationships with the district attorney’s office, local law enforcement, child protective services, therapists, case workers, interns, nurses, and volunteers, Butterfly Bridge has a strong team that can handle the most difficult of situations.

In the last quarter, the Elmore County team provided 421 total services, including 2 medical exams, 3 multidisciplinary team meetings, 30 forensic interviews, 82 counseling sessions, 92 cases staffed, and 130 advocacy services.

“These statistics represent children whose voices were heard, families who received support, and hope that continues to grow through our community’s care and compassion,” said Emily Hutcheson, Assistant Director of Butterfly Bridge.

One of the core services at Butterfly Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center is the Forensic Interview. Their specially trained staff conduct these legally sound, fact-finding interviews at the request of law enforcement or the Department of Human Resources during child abuse investigations.

Each interview allows children to share their experiences—in their own words—if abuse has occurred, helping professionals gather the information needed to protect them and seek justice.

“We believe every child deserves to be heard, believed, and protected,” said Hutcheson. “This process helps ensure children only have to tell their story once, which helps minimize trauma.”

When children are safe, families and communities grow stronger. Butterfly Bridge’s work not only brings healing to victims of abuse but also strengthens the social fabric that supports a thriving Elmore County.

For more information, visit https://www.butterflybridgecac.org/.