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alliance for childrenVOLUNTEER

Child abuse is not only a tragedy for the child and family, but also for our entire community. You can help overcome the effects of child abuse by participating in one of the many programs for families. Your support can make a world of difference to a child who needs hope. 
 

Volunteer opportunities include:
 

1
Center Volunteer

Our investigative centers are open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm and our counseling centers are open Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 7:00pm. Volunteers help at one of our various centers (see list of facilities) by greeting and assisting clients, directing phone calls, interacting with children in the lobby and helping out with other center/office related projects. This opportunity may also include helping with seasonal events such as our holiday donation drives by organizing donations and contacting families. 

2
Jr. Crew/Groups

We offer year-round evening group counseling at each of our counseling centers (see lists of facilities). This program provides opportunities for volunteers to function as a Jr. Crew Facilitator by helping to plan activities and engage the siblings who attend groups while the caregivers and children who are receiving counseling attend their peer group counseling sessions.

4
Makeover Project/Camp B.L.U.E.

Throughout the year, our Family Advocates provide unique opportunities for volunteers to assist in providing support to our families by helping with a room Makeover Project or volunteering at Camp B.L.U.E.  Makeover Project transforms a child's space, typically their bedroom, and allows the child to heal from memories of past abuse. Camp B.L.U.E. is a week-long day camp held during spring break and once during the summer. Camp B.L.U.E. stands for – Building. Learning. Understanding. Empowering. Volunteers help provide a positive and encouraging environment for the kids attending the camp and assists with workshops, projects, crafts, games and other projects.

5
Fundraising & Special Events

Alliance For Children hosts various fundraising events to help engage the community in raising awareness regarding the mission of Alliance For Children while also raising funds to support the services that we provide at no cost to families. We also coordinate with area businesses that host various events and contribute the proceeds to Alliance For Children. Volunteers can help serve on planning committees, prepare for events, assist with event set-up/tear down as well as volunteer during the event. You can find out more about any scheduled events by visiting our Events Page or following us on social media.

6
Special Projects

This includes both on-site and off-site directed projects as well as donor drives to collect needed supplies such as stuffed animals, journals, graduation basket items, customized art journals, encouragement cards, or other items used by our staff to support clients during counseling sessions, court appointments or other opportunities.

7
Community Ambassador

Community Ambassador:  

Description: For us to meet our goal of reducing and eradicating child abuse from our community, individuals are invited to attend one of our community trainings, such as Stewards of Children, to learn how to recognize the signs of abuse (sexual, physical, neglect), how to respond to abuse, and how to report abuse properly. Ambassadors become change agents in the community by encouraging others to attend awareness trainings, share relevant information and encourage relevant policy changes in other organizations that they volunteer or engage with.


alliance for childrenSPECIAL EVENT FUNDRAISERS


alliance for children UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS

Alliance For Children holds other special event fundraisers throughout the year.  All of the proceeds raised at our special events supports Alliance For Children’s ongoing efforts to fight crimes against Tarrant County children, ensuring our services remain tailormade and completely free of charge, and raise awareness of our mission and work for this community's most vulnerable. 

Something is "strumming"... Join us for a night with the Gin Blossoms
Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 6:30 pm | Tannahill's Music Hall & Lounge - Fort Worth Stockyards

Secure your tables, tickets and sponsorships now! 
 

 

 


alliance for childrenDONATE

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There are several ways to support the work of Alliance For Children.

Monetary Donation

You can make a one-time or monthly donation to Alliance For Children. Your donation can be made in honor of or in memory of someone and an acknowledgment can be sent in recognition of your gift.  

Monetary donations can be made here

Donors can also contact Alliance For Children about planned giving including IRAs, Stocks and Securities. For more information, contact your financial advisor or email Paige Higgins.

In-Kind Donations

Alliance For Children also accepts the donation of NEW items that best support the children and families that we serve. Much needed items include:

  • Unopened packages of diapers and wipes
  • New clothing of all sizes
  • New shoes of all sizes
  • Gift cards to Walmart, Kroger, or Tom Thumb
  • Gas cards
  • Grocery gift cards
  • Additional items can be found on our wishlist below via Amazon. 

If you are interested in collecting items for Alliance For Children, email Paige Higgins.

Click Here to Donate from our Emergency Needs Wishlist 


alliance for childrenEMPLOYMENT AND INTERNSHIPS


Job Openings

Alliance For Children is the children’s advocacy center serving all of Tarrant County. Since 1992, over 74,000 children have benefitted from Alliance For Children’s teamed investigations and coordinated approach. Alliance For Children is a nonprofit organization that operates child-friendly centers located in Arlington, Fort Worth, and Hurst. It is our mission to protect Tarrant County children from child abuse through teamed investigations, healing services, and community education.

Alliance For Children provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment (and internships) without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Agency Perks:
  • Mental health focused environment.
  • Meaningful assistance programs like personal and professional development.
  • 403b with agency contribution.
  • Generous vacation and wellness leave.
  • 13 paid holidays.
  • Agency currently pays 100% of employee-only medical.
  • Encouragement of work/life balance.
  • Relaxed dress code when appropriate.
  • Center perks and celebrations regularly available and encouraged.

Open Positions

 

Clinical Therapist - Arlington

The Clinical Therapist will be responsible for scheduling appointments for their designated Alliance For CHildren center and providing individual counseling services to child abuse victims and protective adult caregivers under general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor. Clinical services to be provided in-person and virtually. 
 
Job Duties/Essential Functions:
  • Responsible for weekly reminder calls for both individual and group clients.
  • Provide Clinical Intakes and schedule appointments as required.
  • Provide Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavior Therapy as appropriate.
  • Provide Parent Child Interaction Therapy as appropriate (if trained).
  • Provide individual counseling to clients at their designated center.
  • Responsible for completing client documentation within 48 hours of their session.
  • Complete monthly program and agency reports.
  • Supervise student interns on an as needed basis.
  • Lead or sub for groups on an as needed basis.
  • Other job duties as requested by immediate supervisor or Chief Executive Officer.

     

Minimum Requirements: 
  • Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field with a current Texas license as an LMSW, LPC-A or LMFT-A: LCSW, LPC or LMFT preferred.
  • Must be familiar with TF-CBT and be knowledgeable of other EBP’s.
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) abilities preferred.
  • Must possess strong communication and documentation skills.
  • Must have two years of experience working with child abuse victims in a clinical setting.
  • Must be comfortable leading groups in the absence of a contract therapist or if asked to take on and lead a weekly group.
  • Must be willing to conduct telemental health sessions as needed.
  • Must have valid driver's license and proof of liability insurance if driving for agency purposes.
  • Must successfully complete annual criminal and civil background checks.
  • Able to maintain confidentiality and present in a positive, professional manner at all times.
  • Able to maintain composure and professionalism under pressure of deadlines.
  • Regular and reliable attendance.
  • Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Alliance For Children. 

     

Physical Requirements:
  • Able to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, kneel, and twist on an intermittent and sometimes continuous basis.
  • Able to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers and reach overhead.
  • Able to operate a telephone and computer.
  • Able to lift up to 20 lbs.
  • Moderate independent travel by private auto required.

Apply for the position here. For any questions regarding the position, please contact Antoinette Oliver at aoliver@allianceforchildren.org

 

Bilingual Clinical Assistant - Northeast, Part Time

The part time Clinical Assistant supports the clinical team at their designated center and is responsible for greeting clients as they enter the building, assisting them with any needs or questions that they may have and notifying the clinical members when their clients arrive.
 
Job Duties/Essential Functions:
  • Responsible for weekly reminder calls for both individual and group clients.
  • Ensure weekly appointment reminders are sent out properly.
  • Send letters to clients as needed.
  • Answer and document client phone calls in a timely manner.
  • Enter in-closed files in the Apricot 360 database program.
  • Occasionally support clients in the waiting area.
  • Route all subpoenas to their designated center.
  • Assemble monthly graduation baskets and print graduation certificates.
  • Enter in closed files in the Access program.
  • Responsible for entering weekly group attendance.
  • Supervise volunteers on an as needed basis.
  • Be responsible for subpoenas at their designated center.
  • Other job duties as requested by immediate supervisor or Chief Executive Officer.
  • Hours of position are 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Monday - Thursday. 
 
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • High School or GED.
  • Bilingual: English/Spanish required.
  • Two years of relative work experience.
  • Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, some knowledge of PowerPoint, and be familiar with virtual platforms.
  • Strong communication skills; be a team player.
  • Strong organizational skills; self-starter.
  • Must have valid driver's license and proof of liability insurance if driving for agency purposes.
  • Must successfully complete annual criminal and civil background checks.
  • Able to maintain confidentiality and present in a positive, professional manner at all times.
  • Regular and reliable attendance.
  • Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Alliance For Children.
 
Physical Requirements:
  • Able to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, kneel and twist on an intermittent and sometimes continuous basis.
  • Able to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers and reach overhead.
  • Able to operate a telephone and computer.
  • Able to lift up to 20 lbs.
  • Moderate independent travel by private auto required.
 
Apply for the position here. For any questions regarding the position, please contact Antoinette Oliver at aoliver@allianceforchildren.org


General Internships

Interns who work at Alliance For Children not only work in a therapeutic setting, but can also be given the opportunity to work closely with law enforcement, the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. *Alliance For Children internships are not paid, and employment is not guaranteed upon successful completion.

The following general internships are provided through our Administration, Community Education, Clinical, Family Advocate, and Team Relations Program at all Alliance For Children locations, as well as with our Advancement team located at our Fort Worth Center:

General Internship Requirements:
•    All applicants must submit a resume, complete an application and provide three (3) professional references.
•    All interns must pass a criminal, DFPSs, and sex offender registry background check.
•    Students must be willing to work some evenings and weekends and be able to provide their own transportation amongst all three Alliance For Children locations.
•    All interns will attend specific training for their placement as well as child sexual abuse prevention training prior to working with clients.
•    Students must commit to one semester at Alliance For Children.
•    Students must commit to 15 hours each week.
•    Students will agree to participate in weekly supervision with their supervisor. 

To apply for one of the above internships, please click here.

 

Clinical Therapy Internship 

Alliance For Children also offers Clinical Therapy Internships within our Clinical Program. In addition to the above General Internship Requirements, this department-specific internship also requires that:  
•    Applicants must be enrolled in a master’s level degree in social work, counseling or a related field.
•    Students must have completed practicum and coursework in counseling theories prior to placement.
•    Interns must be willing to work with clients of all ages in a therapeutic and/or group setting.
•    Must attend a monthly Clinical Team meeting.
•    Students must commit to two semesters at Alliance For Children.

To apply for a Clinical Therapy Internship, please click here

Please contact Ellen Dannevik with any questions at edannevik@allianceforchildren.org

 

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alliance for childrenCHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH

every child deserves a hero

April is nationally recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month. And what a busy month we had! From attending a number of partnering city council meetings and sharing our mission, to promoting Wear Blue Day, and sharing applicable prevention tips via coffee shops throughout the community, our team turned out in a number of ways in hopes of preventing Tarrant County children from ever needing us! 

The reality is, child abuse is preventable year-round! Utilize our hands-on resources below to better protect the children in your life outside of the month of April!

Children's Activity Booklet

 

Parent Toolkit