Today we trained 300 Chicago Park District special recreation staff on keeping children safe. Preventing child sexual abuse starts with caring adults taking responsibility for protecting children and youth. Know what to communicate to your […]
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Thanks to Strengthening Chicago’s Youth for hosting us at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago for our Keeping Children Safe training today. We had a great conversation about ways to protect children
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Today a few of our supporters at James Hardie are starting Race Across America, a team bike race across the country. In just 6.5 days, their team of 8 will ride in rotation, non-stop 24/7
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June is Internet Safety Month! Check out great resources from our friends at NetSmartz Workshop on keeping kids safe while they use the internet, play online games and interact on social media.
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Thank you to Chicago White Sox Charities for supporting kids and families at ChicagoCAC with a $35,000 grant for our Family Hope Center! We put this funding to good use with our individual therapy, family support groups and caregiver programming to help Chicagoans heal from the trauma of child sexual abuse. ‪#‎soxserve‬
Join ChicagoCAC’s Associates Board tonight, July 26, for our summer fundraising event, Brew & ‘Que! Chicago young professionals are invited for an after-work outing at Lagunitas Chicago TapRoom for beer, BBQ, raffles and networking, all to support our efforts to help children and families heal from abuse. Tickets are available at the door. Learn more.
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Calling all young professionals: ChicagoCAC is recruiting for our associates board! Join this dynamic group to get involved with ChicagoCAC’s fundraising and awareness activities, building your resume and making a difference in our community. Interested?
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At the end of our Keeping Children Safe training, we asked attendees to share one or two words to describe how they feel about bringing this information into their own communities. We’re excited to see so many positive responses – letting us know that our trainees are empowered, comfortable and hopeful about preventing sexual abuse!
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We were thrilled to be honored with a Chicago Building Congress 2016 Merit Award for our new addition! Congratulations and thank you to Holabird & Root and the Public Building Commission for all of their work to create the beautiful new spaces where our families heal, our community learns and our staff work to protect children and families!
Thanks to the wonderful young adults from The Peace Exchange who came out to the center for a tour and to learn about our violence prevention and intervention strategies. In preparation for their trip to South Africa this summer, they were eager to learn about our work and our trauma-informed environment, and we were inspired by their energy and commitment to making a difference for kids and families!
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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.
