Green Co. Child Advocacy Center, statewide organization recognize senator

MADISON — Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) was presented the “Legislative Leadership Torchbearer Award” by Wisconsin’s Child Advocacy Centers and Green County Child Advocacy Center. 

Green County Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Coordinator Stephanie King presented the award to Senator Marklein, in recognition of his efforts to increase state funding for child advocacy centers (CACs) and support legislation benefiting CACs across Wisconsin.

Located in Monroe, the Green County CAC provides a safe environment for children who may have experienced abuse, neglect, or endangerment. By bringing together law enforcement, social workers, and mental health professionals under one roof, Green County CAC helps secure convictions in child abuse cases and offers critical, ongoing services to the victims.

“From the first time I visited Green County CAC, I was very mpressed by what they do,” Senator Marklein said. “While we hope these terrible crimes do not occur in our society, as long as they do, our entire community benefits from the work that CACs do. When children and families need help, Stephanie and the team at Green County CAC are there to make sure they are taken care of.”

Stephanie King, Green County Child Advocacy Center Coordinator, thanked Senator Marklein for his advocacy, saying “Senator Marklein took the time to listen, learn, and truly understand how Child Advocacy Centers support law enforcement, child welfare, and families in crisis. His thoughtful engagement and commitment to solutions demonstrate what meaningful leadership looks like when it comes to protecting Wisconsin’s children.”