Children and Family Advocacy

Child abuse can cause children and their families to lose trust in the world and in themselves. Support from a mental health professional can help children and families:

• Deal with strong and often confusing feelings
• Heal from the trauma and move beyond the abuse

Services for Children & Families

The CAC refers clients to clinicians with training and expertise in trauma and child abuse. CAC mental health services are available in English and Spanish and include:

• Family Advocacy
• Information, support and referral for mental health and other needed services
• Information and assistance regarding victim compensation
• Support for caregivers during the child’s forensic interview
• Recommendations regarding options for counseling services for children and families including referral assistance to community-based agencies providing specialized trauma services

Resources for Families

The CAC Child and Family Advocate offers assistance to family members including:

• Understanding and Responding to Children’s Sexual Behaviors
• When Child Sexual Abuse is Reported: The CAC and the Multidisciplinary Investigation Response
• Responding to Disclosures