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 …
ChicagoCAC’s work changes the lives of children and families who need it. It can be hard to find ways to share such intensely private and upsetting stories, but doing so helps people like you understand …
ChicagoCAC’s Community Advisory Council is a committed group of locals who have a vested interest in the work we perform and the messages we share. Throughout the years, they have generously offered their time and …
Last year, we found some fabulous influential women in history- who were also social workers – to profile on social media. Enjoy these profiles of a few social work stars – including some you might …
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
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 …
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
Our Executive Director Char Rivette was interviewed in a follow-up story by CBS Chicago about the stunning revelation that the names of child sexual abuse victims have still gone unredacted by the Cook County Circuit …
Fox 32 interviewed our Executive Director this month about the increase of sexting during the pandemic and the state of legislation being put forth to address education around this issue.
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.
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.
