Allen is passionate about bringing additional services while still connecting families to existing services in our community. In addition to his administrative duties as Executive Director, Allen also serves the center as a credentialed ChildFirst forensic interviewer for children. 

He recently returned to Rome, where he was born and raised, after 20 years of teaching and leading in independent schools across the United States as well as in Switzerland and China.

A lifelong learner, Babcock completed his graduate studies in the organization leadership department at Columbia University’s Teachers College. He brings to the WGACAC team years of experience in leading organizations and a passion for service.

Desireé is also Family Advocate and Forensic Interviewer at WGACAC.  She provides comprehensive support to families in Carroll, Haralson, and Heard Counites.  With a background in case management and a passion for working with children and families, Desiree is dedicated to advocating for her client's best interests.  She completed her RADAR forensic interviewer training in June 2024 and FIND (Forensic Interviewer for Individuals with Disabilities) training in October 2024. 

Desireé joined WGACAC in June 2024.  She earned her degree in Social Work from Savannah State University.  She is excited to be back providing services for her home county.  In her free time, she loves spending time with her family and volunteering with her children's extracurricular activities.

Allison is our Prevention Coordinator and a Forensic Interviewer for WGACAC.  As Prevention Coordinator, one of Allison's priorities is providing and facilitating the Green Dot training for adults throughout Carroll, Haralson, & Heard counties.  This training teaches adults critical steps for preventing, recognizing, and responding to abuse within their community.  Allison also serves as a Forensic Interviewer who is trained to conduct child forensic interviews for children ages two through 17.

Allison joined us in April 2019 after being employed for eight years as the Program Coordinator for the Carroll County Recreation Department. She holds a degree in Spanish from the University of West Georgia. Allison enjoys spending time with her family, photography, and coaching her children in sports. 

Savanna is also a Forensic Interviewer and Family Advocate at WGACAC. As a Family Advocate, she provides on-going support, resources, and intervention services to families and children. She is very passionate about being a voice for ALL children.  In August 2023, Savanna earned her certification in the ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol.

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Savanna joined WGACAC in January of 2023 as a senior university student intern, and in April she started her position as a Family Advocate. She is now a graduate from the University of West Georgia with a B.S in Psychology and a minor in Sociology and is currently working on her MSW degree. In her free time, Savanna really enjoys connecting with her family and friends, traveling and sight-seeing, and trying new restaurants.

Mariana is a Bilingual Family Advocate at the WGACAC who provides on-going support, community resources, and intervention services for families and children who reside in Carroll, Haralson, and Heard counties. Mariana is also a ChildFirst and RADAR credentialed Forensic Interviewer. She is very passionate about this field of work to help children and families find their voice and be their voice when needed.

Mariana joined the WGACAC in January 2024 as a senior university student intern, and in May she started her full-time position as a Family Advocate. She is now a graduate from the University of West Georgia with a B.S. in Psychology and minor in Criminology. She plans on returning to graduate school in the near future. Mariana enjoys hiking, attending concerts, and spending quality time with her husband and pet dog.

Erin is currently pursuing a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of West Georgia, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Under supervision, Erin provides trauma-informed therapy for children ages seven and older, along with support for their caregivers. 

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Through her training in the Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI), Erin strives to create a compassionate, nurturing environment where families feel heard, supported, and empowered. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, with a focus on helping children and parents heal, grow, and build resilience together on their unique paths to well-being.

In her free time, Erin enjoys reading, practicing yoga, and spending time with her pug.

Sarah is a Mental Health Intern at WGACAC. She will be using her Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI) training in her work with families and children here at the WGACAC. She attends Jacksonville State University where she is attaining her Master’s of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from the University of West Georgia in 2021. 

Sarah has always had a passion for working with children. She spent a year working as a Registered Behavior Technician with young children who were diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In her free time, she enjoys all things true crime, watching Netflix, and spending time with her friends and family.

Jasmine is a sophomore at the University of West Georgia, pursuing a bachelor's degree in psychology. In addition to interning at the West Georgia Child Advocacy Center, she serves as a Resident Assistant (RA), fostering a supportive and inclusive community for fellow students at her University. Passionate about advocating for children's mental well-being, Jasmine has a goal to create safe spaces where children feel heard, supported, and empowered. 

Jasmine plans to further her education beyond a bachelor's degree to make a lasting impact in the field of psychology. In her free time, she loves to read, travel, try new restaurants, and spend time with her loved ones.