Staff Spotlight: Mayra Castillo
While many might know Mayra Castillo as a friendly face in Family Support Services, that’s not all she does at ChicagoCAC. To “keep busy” as she puts it, you can find her flexing her bilingual …
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Spotlight: Hailey King, Intake Coordinator
ChicagoCAC is the city’s only nonprofit that responds to reports of child sexual abuse, and coordinating a child’s initial visit to our building can be difficult. Our Intake team reaches out to families and arranges …
#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.
Tribune: Police, DCFS cutbacks strain center that investigates child sex crimes
Thank you to Chicago Tribune for highlighting ChicagoCAC and the challenges we and our partners face in protecting our community’s children in this article from August 23, 2017. As we continue supporting and coordinating the …
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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.
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.
15th Anniversary Event
We spent the day at our annual staff BBQ celebrating our staff, partners, supporters and the more than 30,000 children and families we’ve served since opening doors in 2001. Thanks to all who have been …
Outstanding Service Awards 2016
2016 marks Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center’s 15th anniversary serving children and families affected by sexual and physical abuse. Since opening our doors in 2001, we’ve served more than 30,000 children and families in Chicago. In addition …
Release: Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center, Public Building Commission Celebrate Center’s 15th Anniversary
(Chicago) – On August 4, 2016, the Public Building Commission of Chicago (PBC) will join Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center (ChicagoCAC) at the new addition to their facility, 1240 S. Damen, for the Center’s15th anniversary celebration …