A Message from ATSA
“We need to recognize that, like every other form of violence, child sexual abuse is an avoidable tragedy. We need to ensure that real resources are directed to the thoughtful development, rigorous evaluation, and broad …
Back-to-school Resources
Ready for back-to-school season? Check out great resources from our friends at Stop It Now! about choosing a program for your child. And be sure the staff and volunteers with your child’s school, team or …
SANE Program Training
We’re honored to collaborate with the Illinois Attorney General’s Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program. Three of our multi-disciplinary team members presented to nurses from across the state about how child advocacy centers work, the …
Brighton Park Partnership
We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Brighton Park Elementary School to conduct our Keeping Children Safe series! We’ll be working directly with students to teach them ways to stay safe, report broken safety rules …
Legacy Table Project
Just a few weeks ago, this table in our Family Hope Center was looking a little worn, so our child life team invited clients to help fix it up. Now, it’s completely covered in our …
15th Anniversary Event
We spent the day at our annual staff BBQ celebrating our staff, partners, supporters and the more than 30,000 children and families we’ve served since opening doors in 2001. Thanks to all who have been …
To Prevent Sexual Assault, Schools and Parents Start Early
Preventing sexual assault starts early, and it’s our responsibility as adults to keep kids safe and teach them how to stay safe as they go out on their own. Check out this great piece from …
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Outstanding Service Awards 2016
2016 marks Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center’s 15th anniversary serving children and families affected by sexual and physical abuse. Since opening our doors in 2001, we’ve served more than 30,000 children and families in Chicago. In addition …
Release: Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center, Public Building Commission Celebrate Center’s 15th Anniversary
(Chicago) – On August 4, 2016, the Public Building Commission of Chicago (PBC) will join Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center (ChicagoCAC) at the new addition to their facility, 1240 S. Damen, for the Center’s15th anniversary celebration …
Give Young
We’re thrilled to be a beneficiary of GiveYoung.org‘s Engage Chicago event next Friday, August 5. Purchase tickets now and join us for a night of education, philanthropy and fun to support ChicagoCAC and other great …