ChicagoCAC Holiday Drives
Looking for ways to help ChicagoCAC families this winter? Click here to find out how to support our toy, food, and coat drives this year.
The Giving Soles
Want some cool new shoes for the new year and the chance to support a good cause? Mark Narens has you (and your feet) covered! You might know Mark from his incredible murals here at …
Food Drive
Next month, we will be accepting donations for our yearly ChicagoCAC food drive to support our families. ChicagoCAC is accepting dropoffs between November 30 and December 4 during normal open hours at our 1240 S. …
Jeanine’s Story
“You have the power to protect children. Not only do you have the power, it’s your job. It’s our job.” This video highlights the importance of raising awareness of child sexual abuse for the purpose of prevention. Child sexual abuse survivor Jeanine bravely tells her powerful story to highlight what adults can do to be part of the solution.
Racial Justice
Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center is a place where children and youth who have experienced sexual and other types of violence go to tell their truth to people who will listen and believe them. As I absorb the events of the past few months and reflect on the many examples of violence affecting the Black community in our nation, my heart aches in recognition of the parallels to what we see here every day.
Protecting Chicago’s Children
Congratulations to Mayor Lori Lightfoot, ChicagoCAC’s 2020 Luminary. We’re pleased to honor Mayor Lightfoot for illuminating the path to hope and healing for Chicago’s children, and we’re grateful to have her support of our work! …
COVID-19: We remain open
ChicagoCAC is an essential provider, and we remain open for the children and families who need us. We are complying with the city of Chicago’s orders to protect Chicago residents. Our hearts are with you all. Check on the children in your life, keep communication open, and call the DCFS hotline at (800) 25-ABUSE if you suspect abuse.
FOX 32: Chicago group warns of increased child abuse risk amid pandemic
Executive Director Char Rivette was interviewed on FOX Chicago about the increased risk of child abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Advocacy Action: Illinois CAC Directors
Please use the following instructions to contact your Illinois Senator and Representative to secure critical funding for CACs across the state. Email your legislators Add your legislators’ emails to a new message, then copy and …
Healing Voices: Powerful Together
Executive Director Char Rivette, MSW, LCSW, has a published article in Healing Voices. In her piece, she discusses how collaboration at ChicagoCAC makes our work stronger, and she calls on professionals to find new ways …