Child Advocacy Center
Community Partners
The Child Advocacy Center, (CAC) provides support to families, children, and community partners throughout the child abuse investigation process. The CAC offers a child-friendly, warm, safe space for families to connect with an advocate while the child shares their experience with a trained Forensic Interviewer.
The CAC partners with Law Enforcement, DCF, Schools, & Hospitals across six counties to serve families.
( Barton, Pawnee, Stafford, Pratt, Barber, & Ellsworth Counties.) CAC also provides abuse prevention education, and we enjoy sharing information with schools & community members who want to learn more! We are proud to be welcomed in communities, and enjoy opportunities to participate in community events, family nights, & more!
Support Services & Resources
Medical & Health Referral
We partner with mental & medical health providers to connect families to services and accompany families to medical exam appointments as requested.
Emotional Support
Advocates build relationships with families and offer a safe place to be heard, encouragement, and support families rebuilding their sense of safety and security.
Material Needs
FCC has resources to meet all kinds of material needs- from household goods & supplies to hygiene products and clothing, we are happy to share these items!
Public Benefit Application Assistance
Families may qualify for one or many types of public assistance available, (such as food or childcare) and advocates can help navigate the application process.
Court Accompaniment & Legal Referral
Court can be intimidating, but FCC supports our families every step of the way. We can help connect families with professional legal council and assist with navigating the process of protection orders.
Family Support
Families can work with their advocate for support, resources, and information throughout the investigation process. Our advocates take pride in connecting with each family, and often continue to share support and resources long after the case has closed.
About CAC Interviews:
Forensic Interviews are really just a child-led, fact finding conversation.
Interviews are a service provided to our partners such as Law Enforcement and the Department for Children & Families, (DCF) as they conduct their investigations. They are an opportunity for the child to share his/her experience in a safe space, allowing the trained interviewer and partners to gather information and evidence to give a clearer picture of events.
All interviewers are trained in Child First Protocols.
Prevention Education
The CAC believes that prevention is key in our fight against child abuse. We provide a wide variety of presentations, materials, and resources to help families, schools, & community groups ensure that every child is educated in personal safety and using their voices. We also offer materials and support for families on an individual basis to navigate difficult conversations around internet safety, stranger awareness, body safety, and more. FCC has adopted the Conscious Discipline curriculum and can provide parent & caregiver support to navigate through tough situations that are a natural part of growth and emotional development.