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New Facility Will Serve Child Abuse Victims in Western Benton County

KUAF

Published November 4, 2020 at 1:37 PM CST

The Children's Advocacy Center of Benton County broke ground on the $1.1 million project in March and construction wrapped up in October.

The Children's Advocacy Center of Benton County began providing services at its new Gentry location this week. Officials say they anticipate serving 40-60 children at their second location between now and the end of the year. The nonprofit has seen more than 12,000 children since its inception 20 years ago.

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