helps them target different signs of sexual abuse and how to spot a child that may be getting abused. “It is to help recognize signs of abuse and how to react as a community”. Organizations like Cricket cannot stand alone without donor help and also many local partnerships. “I think it’s important to know that Cricket never charges a person or insurance for any of our services” Myers commented. Cricket is basically supported through grants, donations, and their partnerships. They partner with Atlantic General Hospital, Life Crisis Center, Board of Education, Department of Social Services, and the States Attorney’s Office just to name some. Cricket started as just a task force in 2006 and moved into the Atlantic Health Center in 2007.
Since 2009 they have been in their location in Berlin and have been able to provide all of their services in that one location. They have some events through the year to bring awareness to their program including a gold tournament every May and “Crickets on the Bay” at Seacrets in the fall. Beach To Bay Times believes in the programs and services provided by The Cricket Center. If you feel the same way, please feel free to donate too! Here is their address: The Cricket Center INC, The Worcester County Child Advocacy
Center, P.O. Box 97, Berlin, MD 21811, (410) 641-0097, http://www.thecricketcenter. com/thecricketcenter/Home. html
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