Chicago Children's Advocacy Center and our partners are the front-line responders to reports of child sexual abuse in Chicago. We are the only non-profit in the city that coordinates the work of child protection and law enforcement professionals, family advocates, and mental health clinicians under one roof. Our programs work collaboratively, reducing trauma, removing barriers, and ensuring that the children and families we serve receive the essential services they need in one place—helping them restore hope and begin their healing journey.
Together, we can ensure the safety, health and well-being of abused children and survivors of domestic and sexual violence. For more information, visit ChicagoCAC.org
10 Fast Facts About ChicagoCAC:
- Supporting Families – Each year, ChicagoCAC serves around 2,200 children and their families.
- Responding to Crisis – In FY24, ChicagoCAC responded to nearly 1,800 reports of child sexual abuse, physical abuse, risk of harm, witness to violence, and trafficking.
- Free Support for Every Client – All of ChicagoCAC’s services are free of charge, ensuring children and families can access the support they need to heal from trauma.
- A Legacy of Care – Since opening in 2001, over 50,000 children have received life-changing services from ChicagoCAC.
- Seeking Justice – As the only organization in Chicago trained to conduct specialized forensic interviews, ChicagoCAC completed 1,538 interviews in FY24.
- Healing Through Therapy – More than 5,900 hours of therapy were provided in FY24 to help children recover from the trauma of abuse.
- Expanding Support for Survivors– ChicagoCAC is launching CAN Hope, the city’s first co-located center providing services to adult survivors of domestic violence.
- Advocating for Children – Over 1,639 children received vital advocacy services in FY24, ensuring their voices were heard and their needs were met.
- Providing Access to Care – Transportation services helped more than 1,000 children and caregivers reach crucial support in FY24.
- Empowering Communities – Through education, outreach, and prevention efforts, 4,982 adults gained tools to protect children in FY24.
