Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County
Maria Strong currently serves as the Vice President of Development and Donor Relations Manager at the Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children and families affected by child abuse. With previous experience as a Consultant and Consulting Projects Manager at Dini Spheris, Strong has a strong background in fundraising and organizational leadership. Additional roles include Stewardship Manager at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation and Unit Supervisor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Strong holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from The University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Public Administration in Nonprofit Organization Management from Seton Hall University.
Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County
The Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County provides safety, healing and justice for children victimized by abuse or neglect in our community. We envision a community free from child abuse. The Center utilizes a multidisciplinary team approach to facilitate the investigation, treatment and prosecution of child abuse. Working collaboratively with law enforcement and Child Protective Services, the Center brings all services to abused children under one roof to minimize additional trauma to vulnerable children. Each year, more than 3,300 children and non-offending family members receive help from the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County because of allegations of abuse or neglect. All children deserve the chance to heal. There are no waiting lists, and our services are offered free of charge for as long as help is needed.