Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center

10/30/2025

10/29/2025

Room Share, Not Bed Share

Safe Sleep Fact #3:

Experts recommend that babies sleep in the same room as their parents, but not in the same bed.

Room sharing — keeping your baby’s crib, bassinet, or portable play yard close to your bed — allows for easier nighttime feeding and comfort while keeping your baby in their own safe sleep space.

This simple practice can help reduce the risk of SIDS and promote healthy sleep routines for your little one.

🩵 If you’re a new or expecting parent, sign up for our Safe Sleep Class to learn more about creating a safe sleep environment for your baby.

Contact LaShana at [email protected] to get started.

10/27/2025

Celebrating 25 Years of Protecting Children and Strengthening Families!

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC)! For a quarter of a century, we have been dedicated to providing hope, healing, and justice to child abuse victims and their families across Okaloosa and Walton Counties.

From humble beginnings to serving thousands of children and families each year, our mission has remained the same- to protect children, support families, and prevent abuse through education and community partnerships.

We couldn’t have done it without you- our partners, donors, volunteers, and community supporters who make this work possible every day. Thank you for standing with us for 25 incredible years.

Here’s to the next 25 years; continuing to build a safer, stronger community for every child.

10/22/2025

Safe Sleep Fact #2:

A safe crib is a clear crib. Your baby’s sleep space should be simple and free of loose items that can pose a risk.

✔️ Firm mattress
✔️ Fitted sheet only
🚫 No blankets, pillows, bumper pads, or stuffed animals

Keeping the crib clear gives your baby a safe environment to sleep and grow — and gives parents peace of mind.

🩵 New or expecting parents: Join our Safe Sleep Class to learn more about how to keep your baby’s sleep space safe and secure. Contact LaShana at [email protected] for details.

10/20/2025

10/16/2025

This month is Safe Sleep Month and we want to share some facts with you to help keep your baby safe!

The safest way for babies to sleep is on their backs, both at night and during naps. Placing your baby on their back each time they sleep greatly reduces the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Once babies are strong enough to roll over on their own, it’s okay to let them find their own comfortable sleeping position — no need to reposition them.

Creating consistent, safe sleep habits early helps your baby rest better and keeps them safe.

🩵 If you are a new or expecting parent, learn more about safe sleep by signing up for our Safe Sleep Class. Contact LaShana at [email protected] to register or get more information.

10/15/2025

What a wonderful evening at the Freeport Mayor’s Ball!

We had such an amazing time connecting with community leaders and supporters who share our mission of protecting and caring for children in need.

The support from events like the Mayor’s Ball helps the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center continue providing critical services, including therapy, advocacy, prevention, and education for children and families in our community.

Thank you to Mayor Russ Barley and the City of Freeport for hosting such a beautiful event and for your continued partnership in helping us make a difference.

10/08/2025

It’s Fire Safety Week!
As we cozy up for fall and get ready for Halloween fun, it’s the perfect time to check in on fire safety around your home. A few simple steps can help keep your family safe this season.

Fall Safety Tips:

Keep space heaters at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn.
Check and replace batteries in smoke alarms.
Never leave candles unattended. Consider flameless options for that fall glow.

Halloween Safety Tips:
Choose flame-resistant costumes and decorations.
Use glow sticks or LED candles in pumpkins instead of real flames.
Keep pathways well-lit and clear for trick-or-treaters.

Small precautions make a big difference. Let’s keep this season warm, safe, and fun for everyone.

10/07/2025

🌟 We’re Hiring! 🌟
The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center is looking for a receptionist to join our Fort Walton Beach team!

We’re seeking someone who is compassionate, organized, and dedicated to helping children and families in our community. The right candidate will embody our core values of integrity, compassion, teamwork, and excellence — ensuring that every person who walks through our doors feels welcomed and supported.

Bilingual candidates preferred.

If you’re ready to make a difference every day and believe you’d be a great fit for our mission, we’d love to hear from you!

📍 Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL
💼 Position: Bilingual Receptionist
🔗 Apply on Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?cmp=Emerald-Coast-Children%2527s-Advocacy-Center%2C-Inc.&t=Administrative+Assistant&jk=ffb0365673ae69e6&q=emerald+coast+children%27s+advocacy+center&xpse=SoDh67I3sfXOKsy0Ch0LbzkdCdPP&xfps=2fd42d2f-4cd3-4bdf-86fd-d8bcc72ea3da&xkcb=SoDd67M3sfXP7fy6ap0KbzkdCdPP&vjs=3

Or visit our website: www.eccac.org

💙 Join our mission. Help us protect children and strengthen families across the Emerald Coast.

10/06/2025

Time to get your tickets for an amazing weekend of fun and fabulous food and wine! You don't want to miss out!

10/03/2025

🍂 Fall is here, and so is ECCAC’s busiest season! This October, join us for the Desting Charity Wine Auction Harvest Wine & Food Festival, the Celebrity Golf Classic, Red Ribbon Week, and start getting ready for our Toys for Tots Ride on Nov. 16. Follow along for ways you can help kids in our community all month long!

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10/01/2025

👻🎃 No tricks, just treats! 🎃👻

This spooky season, help us scare away empty shelves at ECCAC!
We’re brewing up a list of fang-tastic needs:

🍼 Diapers
🧻 Wipes
🍬 Halloween goodies for our little ghouls and goblins …and a few other center essentials.

Your donations help bring smiles instead of frights to the children we serve.

Want the easiest way to help? 🎁 Check out our updated Amazon list for the latest needs and ship directly to ECCAC:

Niceville: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/247ZAWIE05NVR?ref_=wl_fv_le&fbclid=IwY2xjawNKRqVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFPMmlOWVA5ekR1cjhWd0FaAR6gDv7vUpiNRf3hFj8p9eJlnttjLZOfVFEErrJOlfyufYioRrnOUQX3SIoXvQ_aem_BDR--3llhRuGDGktgg2AZw

DeFuniak Springs: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/36T6HGWRU1ZUO?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_4&fbclid=IwY2xjawNKRqlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFPMmlOWVA5ekR1cjhWd0FaAR5NDvvBT-scsuHFff5TtDlf8RXvtfJqPcINJXi8Z9gP_uWMEf_sPhJfh1zQ_w_aem_CR4NZmmqDnpaFN8WIx2IHA

or drop off your “boo-tiful” contributions at ECCAC and be part of the magic this Halloween!

Together, we can turn scares into smiles this Halloween