For this year’s Child Abuse Prevention Month and #PinkyPromise, we’re also holding space for another April campaign, Sexual Assault Awareness Month and #BuildingConnectedCommunities. Every April we paint one of our pinky nails blue to honor …
When a child discloses that they have been sexually abused, a family’s world is turned upside down. Caregivers may feel scared, confused and alone, unsure of where to look for help. All they know is …
As a passionate mission and metrics-driven leader with a strong background in strategic planning, fundraising, and marketing we are excited to welcome Nakia Kyler to our team. As the Chief Development & Marketing Officer, Nakia …
Iszy Martinez is a Bilingual Child Life Assistant and Facility Dog Handler at ChicagoCAC. Their role ensures clients feel safe, comfortable, and looked after during the client visit. On top of all of that, they …
Nathaniel Williams is the Transportation & Support Services Manager at ChicagoCAC, but he’s so much more to staff and clients. He is often the first person we meet when arriving at ChicagoCAC, the person we …
ChicagoCAC is committed to serving children who have been trafficked and every case we receive is reviewed for red flags of human trafficking. Earlier this month, our Human Trafficking Therapist, Courtney Bunn, MSW, LCSW, was …
We are saddened to hear that sexual misconduct cases continued to rise within CPS in 2022 after the latest CPS Office of Inspector General (OIG) report came out earlier this month. Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center …
Sherrise and Max Trotz are a giving couple who serve on ChicagoCAC’s Board of Directors. We interviewed them to see how their “time, talents, and treasures” have inspired and motivated their commitment to ChicagoCAC. How …
This month, we wanted to highlight Bilingual Forensic Interviewer, America Arroyo. Her passion for helping kids get justice and tell their story led her here to ChicagoCAC. However, it was her kind heart and generosity …
Our own Char Rivette, Chief Executive Officer, and Jason Wynkoop, Chief Program Officer, Advocacy, & Investigative Services, have been in the news recently talking about ChicagoCAC, the need for healing from trauma, and violation of …
To report suspected abuse in Illinois, call 1-800-25-ABUSE (1-800-252-2873). If a child is in immediate danger, also call 911.
Outside of Illinois, call 1-800-422-4453.
