Child Protection Center Featured on KC TV Live Ahead of Annual Cook for Courage Event

(May 12 2026) — Child Protection Center CEO, Lisa Mizell, recently joined Lindsay Shively on KSHB 41 News to discuss the upcoming Cook for Courage event taking place this Sunday at 6 p.m. at The Abbott, 1901 Cherry St., Kansas City, MO 64108.

During the interview, Lisa highlighted the mission behind Cook for Courage and the powerful impact the event has on children and families served by CPC throughout the Kansas City community. The conversation also spotlighted the incredible lineup of local chefs, breweries, and community partners coming together to support the organization’s work.

Cook for Courage brings together food, community, and purpose for an unforgettable evening dedicated to advocacy, healing, and hope for children impacted by abuse and trauma. Funds raised through the event directly support CPC’s services and programs for families across the region.

“We’re incredibly grateful for the community support surrounding this event,” said Lisa Mizell, CEO of CPC. “Cook for Courage is not only a celebration of local talent and generosity, but an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families who need it most.”

To watch the full interview, visit: https://www.kshb.com/

The Real-Life Impact of State Budget Decision on Children

(Feb. 27, 2026)-- State budget decisions have real, measurable impacts on children and families.

In our latest CPC in the News feature CPC CEO Lisa Mizell, shares how proposed budget cuts impact the services children and families rely on after abuse, violence, and trauma. When resources shrink, wait times grow, prevention efforts weaken, and healing becomes harder to access for kids who already carry more than they should.

At the Child Protection Center, we meet children in some of the hardest moments of their lives. Every forensic interview, therapy session, and family support service exists because a community chose to stand beside them. Public funding matters — but community support makes the difference when gaps appear.

If you believe every child deserves a safe place to be heard and begin healing, you can help protect that care.

Give today: www.cpckc.org/donate

Your support helps ensure children are seen, believed, and never left waiting for safety.

Turning Pages Into Protection: How Storytelling Supports Child Advocacy

(March 2, 2026)-- Yesterday, Hunter, our Director of Prevention and Training, joined My KC Live on KCTV 5 in honor of National Read Across America Day. She shared about the work of CPC and read a book alongside the hosts—reminding viewers that stories have the power to help children feel loved and supported.

Child Advocacy Centers like ours exist because children deserve safe places to heal and tell the truth. They deserve adults who believe them, systems that protect them, and communities that choose action over avoidance.

Check out the interview below — and click HERE

Want to get involved in keeping children in our community safe? Join us on March 17 for our next Darkness to Light® training. Participants will learn how to recognize the signs of abuse and how to report concerns responsibly and confidently.

Because protecting children starts with informed, empowered adults.

Pay It Forward --Conchas for Kids for Child Abuse Prevention Month: A CPC & Aurora Cafe Collab

(April 6, 2026)-- We are proud to highlight a meaningful community partnership between Child Protection Center and Aurora Cafe & Bakery.

Together, we launched a special initiative featuring Blueberry Conchas, with $4 from every purchase donated to support the children and families served by CPC.

This collaboration is a powerful example of how local businesses and nonprofit organizations can work together to create impact in creative, accessible, and community-centered ways.

We are also honored that this partnership was featured by FOX 4 News on their “Pay It Forward” segment, helping amplify the importance of supporting child advocacy and healing services in our community.

Thank you to Aurora Cafe & Bakery, BOK Financial, Kathy Quinn with FOX 4 News and everyone who continues to support the mission of Child Protection Center.

Click HERE to watch the full interview

Featured in The Pitch for Community Partnership

(Apr. 9, 2026)-- The Child Protection Center of Kansas City (CPC) is honored to be recognized in a recent feature by The Pitch, highlighting a meaningful community partnership that’s making a difference this April.

In the April 9, 2026 edition of KC Sipps, The Pitch spotlighted a special collaboration between Aurora Cafe & Bakery and CPC in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month. The article celebrates the bakery’s limited-time blueberry cream cheese concha, noting that $4 from every pastry sold throughout April will be donated to Child Protection Center KC.

This partnership is part of CPC’s ongoing mission to raise awareness and provide critical support for children and families impacted by abuse. Proceeds from this initiative directly support advocacy, prevention, and healing services for children in our community.

Community collaborations like this one demonstrate the power of local businesses and organizations coming together to create real impact. By simply enjoying a pastry, supporters are helping ensure that children in Kansas City have access to the resources and care they deserve.

We are grateful to The Pitch for helping amplify this effort and to Aurora Cafe & Bakery for their continued commitment to giving back.

Get Involved

You can be part of this impact:

Visit Aurora Cafe & Bakery this April and purchase a blueberry concha
Share this initiative with your network
Support CPC by donating or volunteering

Read the full article here

Together, we can raise awareness, strengthen our community, and help protect children across Kansas City.