This morning, along with the rest of the city, ChicagoCAC learned about multiple instances of sexual harm that occurred at Marine Leadership Academy, a CPS school. This information was shared at a CPS news conference with […]
ChicagoCAC Statement on Reported Sexual Abuse at Marine Leadership Academy Read More
Dr. Marjorie Fujara was a beloved and trusted partner and key member of the ChicagoCAC family for many years. An early leader in the field of child abuse pediatrics and part of the first group
In Memoriam: Dr. Marjorie Fujara Read More
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office announced the state’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force will be offering a series of free webinars to educate parents on internet safety. This is in response to a
Free Webinars from Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Read More
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
ChicagoCAC featured on CBS2 Chicago 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
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
Staff Spotlight: Susan Hogan Read More
August 5, 2021 will mark the 20th anniversary of the day Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center opened its doors, becoming the first organization of its kind in the city. ChicagoCAC is the city’s only nonprofit that
ChicagoCAC Celebrates 20 Years of Battling Abuse and Restoring Children’s Lives 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.
