Teen Advocates for Children is CC4C’s immersive fall program for students who want to grow as leaders while making a lasting difference. This hands-on experience equips teens with skills in advocacy, nonprofit work, and community service—while surrounding them with opportunities to serve children and families facing rare and undiagnosed conditions.
What the Program Includes
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Leadership Development: Three interactive workshops with CC4C leadership and inspiring guest speakers.
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Service Learning: Structured volunteer experiences that allow teens to directly support CC4C families.
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Community Integration: Opportunities to attend CC4C events and connect with children and families.
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Recognition & Credentials: Certificates of completion, verified volunteer hours, and performance-based recommendation letters.
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Celebration & Awards: A recognition luncheon and awards ceremony to honor participants’ compassion and commitment.
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Balanced Schedule: A thoughtfully designed fall program that works alongside school and extracurricular activities.
Why It Matters
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Through Teen Advocates, students don’t just volunteer—they grow as leaders and discover purpose:
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Develop Leadership & Communication Skills
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Cultivate Empathy & Compassion
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Enhance College Readiness with Real-World Experience
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Foster Civic Engagement and Lifelong Advocacy
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Build Community with Like-Minded Peers
More Than a Program—A Movement
Teen Advocates reflects CC4C’s core values of faith, hope, love, and gratitude. By the end of the program, participants walk away with new skills, meaningful friendships, and the confidence to lead with heart. Most importantly, they leave knowing they’ve made a difference in the lives of children and families who need it most.
What It Takes To Be A Teen Advocate
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Be in 8th–12th grade during Fall 2026.
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Help fuel CC4C’s mission by raising at least $500 through your own fundraising idea—this could be a small business, campaign, or event.
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Join us for three inspiring Sunday workshops where you’ll learn, grow, and connect
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Bring your energy, creativity, and heart—we’ll give you the tools to lead with purpose.
Applications will open in May 2026
Teen Champions Club
CONGRATULATIONS!
Teen Advocates 2024-2025 raise $24,549 to help provide financial assistance, mental health and well-being support, and unforgettable experiences to CC4C children and families.
Year-to-date the Teen Advocates have raised $118,901 for CC4C!
Teen Advocates of the Year
TRUMAN BARES
RETT BERGER
2024-2025 Award Recipients
RECOGNITION AWARDS
Your impact grows every year—the more you fundraise, the more it counts toward your lifetime total with CC4C!
Platinum Level $15,000+
Cheyanna Frazier
Diamond Level $10,000+
Akshay Pradeep
Silver Level $2000+
Truman Bares
Rett Berger
Lily Price
Adelaide Cowden
Skylar Salle
Morgan Stone
Weston Benson
Barrett Grevelle
Elle Quintos
Lauren Benson
Savannah Cunningham
Danielle Hughes
