Irika Sargent is a familiar face on CBS 2 Chicago news, and she’s an integral part of ChicagoCAC events like the Luminary Award Dinner – Sargent will be the emcee at this year’s event in […]
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In addition to Social Work Month and Women’s History Month, March is Child Life Month. Very few CACs have a child life team, but ChicagoCAC does! Child life specialists reduce children’s anxiety in stressful situations
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Necessity is the mother of invention is commonly misattributed to Plato. But even from ancient Egypt, for people of color necessity bore creativity which led to inventions that have been so far reaching… You see, I
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As one of ChicagoCAC’s prevention education specialists, Laura Daily does her work with a quiet dedication to the children and families of Chicago. Read what Laura has to say about her role in empowering parents
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Melissa Washington is the Senior Vice President, Customer Operations and Chief Customer Officer at ComEd. Both ComEd and Washington are long-time ChicagoCAC supporters – Melissa has been on our Board of Directors since 2013 and
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For Black History Month, ChicagoCAC celebrates voices of African-American survivors of child sexual abuse, especially survivors who have made an impact in their communities and in children’s lives. We wanted to show that experiencing abuse
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Established in Lake Forest, Illinois in 2005, The John and Kathleen Schreiber Foundation has supported ChicagoCAC since 2007, providing generous funding over the years for our operations and mental health services. We were fortunate to talk to philanthropist
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While human trafficking cases are only a small percentage of our caseload, survivors often have unique and complex needs. Jo Ann Henson is our dedicated Human Trafficking Therapist, and her warmth, empathy, and ability to
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Last year, ChicagoCAC advocated on behalf of these important laws that become effective in 2022. Their passage helps protect the safety and well-being of children across the state of Illinois.  Public Act 102-0477 – Right to
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Our Director of Clinical Services is flexible, thoughtful, and dedicated to service, whether it’s the staff members she supervises, or the children who benefit from her extensive therapeutic knowledge. We spoke with Rhiannon about the
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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.
