Staff Spotlight: Erika Lester
If you need something around ChicagoCAC, your first stop is likely our Facilities and Operations Manager, Erika Lester. She chatted with us about how working with ChicagoCAC aligns with her desire to make a difference …
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Featured Volunteers: The Junior League of Chicago
The Junior League of Chicago has a serious commitment to ChicagoCAC and helping children and families have a little fun. Last month, their Child Enrichment Committee held a dinner for families and hosted a summer …
Staff Spotlight: Michelle Almanza
Michelle Almanza is passionate about figuring out what ChicagoCAC families need, and her role as a bilingual family advocate is a natural fit for her social work degree. During Social Work Month, we got to …
2017 Year in Review
Chicago children and families served In 2017, ChicagoCAC responded to 2,068 reports of child sexual abuse. We provided: 1,975 families with family advocacy to explain the investigative process and secure the immediate resources and support …
#GivingTuesday
Thank you to the generous donors who contributed more than $29,000 on #GivingTuesday! Every dollar raised honors the everyday heroes at ChicagoCAC who help children and families heal from sexual abuse in Chicago. There’s still time to support our work! Learn more.
Recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month
What will you do to honor April as Child Abuse Prevention Month? Plan ahead with a few ideas in our March e-newsletter, including our BEYOND WORDS event and upcoming trainings.
Child Life Dreamcatchers
Thank you to child life intern Siobhan for teaching our families how to make these beautiful dreamcatchers! Every week in our Family Hope Center, our child life team leads activities to help our families relax, …
Our 2016 in Review
As we make bold plans in 2017, we wanted to look back at the numerous successes and highlights across our programs, development and community partnerships in 2016. Check out our Top 10 Highlights – and …
2016 in Review
Happy new year! As we make bold plans in 2017, we wanted to look back at the numerous successes and highlights across our programs, development and community partnerships in 2016.Â
Kids’ Holiday Party 2016 Volunteers
Over the last two nights, volunteers organized hundreds and hundreds of toys, games and other presents for our clients and their siblings. Thank you to everyone who donated gifts and helped out at the center! …