Impact Statement Event
In addition to hosting our BEYOND WORDS event on April 2, our friends at The Public House Theatre are donating proceeds from their Impact Statement event on April 19 to ChicagoCAC and Rape Victim Advocates. …
Child Life Dreamcatchers
Thank you to child life intern Siobhan for teaching our families how to make these beautiful dreamcatchers! Every week in our Family Hope Center, our child life team leads activities to help our families relax, …
Supporting Affordable Care
Executive Director Char Rivette was happy to stand with Congressman Danny K. Davis and other community leaders at a recent press conference calling attention to the value of the Affordable Care Act for our children …
Statute of Limitations: Amy’s Testimony
Amy is a longtime supporter of ChicagoCAC and a survivor of abuse. At the time that she was abused, child advocacy centers like ours did not exist, and she was not provided the support and …
“We’re against ‘No, Run and Tell!” And Here’s Why”
“When ‘stranger danger’ awareness became popular, the concept of teaching children to shout ‘no!’ run away, and tell someone was the mantra for prevention advocates… So why doesn’t it necessarily work to help protect kids …
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Child Abuse Prevention Month 2017 Trainings
Have you registered for our Child Abuse Prevention Month trainings? We’re hosting four trainings – including two brand new trainings –to equip professionals, parents and other caregivers to prevent child sexual abuse, recognize warning signs and …
New Training: Sexually Problematic Behavior in Youth
Register for our new training: Changing Our Understanding of Children and Youth with Sexually Problematic Behavior on Monday, April 10. Join Multidisciplinary Team Coordinator Ryan Breen, LCPC, MISA I, CCTP, to learn about sexual behavior …
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April 2017 Trainings
In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, ChicagoCAC hosts numerous trainings throughout the month of April to equip professionals and caregivers to prevent child sexual abuse. View all of our upcoming trainings now.
Luminary Award Dinner
Join ChicagoCAC for our third annual Luminary Award Dinner on Thursday, May 4. Together, we will honor Anne Pramaggiore for lighting the path toward hope and healing for children. Purchase tickets and tables now.Â
Kuma’s Corner Charity of the Month
We’re thrilled to be Kuma’s Corner’s charity of the month for February! The businesses in our community help make our work possible, and we’re especially excited to partner with someplace so delicious. Stop by any …