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 …
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Spotlight: Yolanda Temblador, Bilingual Supervisor of Family Advocacy
ChicagoCAC’s Family Advocates ensure that children and families get the culturally sensitive support, education and resources they need to help them overcome the trauma of abuse. Yolanda Temblador, Bilingual Family Advocacy Supervisor, shares how the advocacy …
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New training: Supporting non-offending caregivers
Join Resource Manager Katy Irving, LCSW, for our second new training this April: Supporting Non-Offending Caregivers after Child Sexual Abuse. Katy will equip professionals with the skills and resources to reduce stress and isolation of …
Child Abuse Prevention Month 2017 Trainings
Have you registered for our Child Abuse Prevention Month trainings? We’re hosting four trainings – including two brand new trainings –to equip professionals, parents and other caregivers to prevent child sexual abuse, recognize warning signs 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
Minimizing Trauma to Help Kids Heal
For kids who have been abused, talking about the experience can be painful. ChicagoCAC and our fellow child advocacy centers were founded to minimize that trauma and to preserve evidence so a child doesn’t have to tell and retell what happened to them. From our welcoming building, to our friendly and compassionate staff members, to the nature of our partnerships with law enforcement and child protection teams, we make it easier for kids to come forward and begin healing faster and more fully.
Apply today for our internships and externships
We are now accepting applications for fall internships in our family advocacy, social work, prevention and other departments, as well as a psychology externship and a post-doctoral fellow. In addition to helping children and families heal from sexual abuse, interns at ChicagoCAC receive professional supervision and are able to participate in clinical trainings.
Our Results
Last year, we served more families than ever before – and we expect to see even more in 2016. Help us be here for the children who need us by making a donation today! Remember, your donations help ensure that all of our services are free of charge to every client, every time.
Caregiver Quote
“I really appreciated how clearly I got answers to my questions.”
Caregiver Quote
“Our advocate took the time to explain and answer all of our questions.”