AUBURN — Carole Wise, a member of the Edward Little High School staff, has been awarded the Advocates for Children 2009 Community Service Award for her commitment to young people in the community. She was honored during a recent staff meeting at the high school for her outstanding efforts in the prevention of child abuse and neglect.

This is the 17th year the agency has recognized members of the community for their efforts on behalf of children and youth. Wise was nominated by coworker, Jacqueline Misenheimer.

Advocates for Children board chairman Richard Bois said, “We applaud the significant effort and commitment she gives to each student with whom she works, to make sure their needs in all aspects of their lives are met. She is caring, committed, resourceful and an advocate for her students.”

As Androscoggin County’s child abuse prevention agency, Advocates for Children provides support and education services to new families through their home visiting program, offers parent trainings and interactive groups for parents and children and educates students in local schools about personal body safety and sexual abuse prevention.

The agency has served the communities of Androscoggin County for 31 years. For more information about the agency, call 783-3990 or go to www.advocatesforchildren.net.