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 …
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 …
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 …
“When ‘stranger danger’ awareness became popular, the concept of teaching children to shout ‘no!’ run away, and tell someone was the mantra for prevention advocates… So why doesn’t it necessarily work to help protect kids …
“We’re against ‘No, Run and Tell!” And Here’s Why” Read More
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 …
Preventing sexual assault starts early, and it’s our responsibility as adults to keep kids safe and teach them how to stay safe as they go out on their own. Check out this great piece from …
To Prevent Sexual Assault, Schools and Parents Start Early Read More
Thank you to everyone who made “We exist” possible! We were thrilled to share our work, our children’s stories and our caregivers’ experiences preventing, recognizing, responding to and reporting child sexual abuse. View event photos …
In recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center will be hosting our fourth annual installment of “We exist,” a public awareness display that features children’s, caregivers’ and professionals’ stories of preventing, recognizing, responding to and reporting child sexual abuse. Learn more.
“I really appreciated how clearly I got answers to my questions.”
“Our advocate took the time to explain and answer all of our questions.”
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.