Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center (ChicagoCAC) is delighted to announce that former Chicago Public Schools CEO Dr. Janice Jackson was elected to our Board of Directors on September 28, 2021. This announcement comes as Jackson has …
Dr. Janice Jackson Joins ChicagoCAC Board of Directors Read More
As of December 2021, we have chosen to work with Open Door Advisors in Philanthropy. Thank you for your interest! I. Introduction ChicagoCAC was founded by former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley in 1998. The …
On September 27, 2021, the City of Chicago announced the first citywide strategic plan to combat gender-based violence, the result of an advisory council on this topic convened in February 2021. “It has been an …
Rivette quoted in launch of Chicago’s new gender-based-violence plan Read More
This 30-second spot about our work featuring Board Member Irika Sargent of CBS2 Chicago (our exclusive media sponsor for A Night of Heroes) airs all this week and next! If you don’t catch it when …
Board member Virginia Seggerman has a passion for the perfect yet unexpected gift. In addition to funding major artworks at ChicagoCAC, she also has donated furniture throughout the building and coordinates monthly Milk and Cookies …
In Fall 2020, ChicagoCAC received a federal grant that enabled us to partner with Mujeres Latinas en Acción, a local Latina organization, to address domestic violence concerns that may emerge when children and their families …
Partner Spotlight: Ana from Mujeres Latinas en Acción Read More
One of our 2021 state legislative priorities is in the news with a quote from our executive director Char Rivette. HB1975, or Faith’s Law, would define a person’s sexual conduct with a student while holding …
Illinois bill could help define sexual abuse in schools Read More
Did you know August is Black Philanthropy Month? We are blessed with many powerful Black voices on our Board of Directors and Advisory Board, and we are honored to spotlight Marlies Carruth during August as …
Susan Hogan retired from Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center in February 2021, but before that, she was the longtime Chief Operating Officer, starting even before ChicagoCAC had a building. Over the next two decades, she helped …
For our 20th anniversary, it’s appropriate to spotlight a funder who was there from the beginning. As ChicagoCAC’s original building was taking shape, the Blowitz-Ridgeway Foundation made their first grant of $30,000 in 2000 for …
Featured Philanthropy: The Blowitz-Ridgeway Foundation Read More
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.
