Champaign County Children's Advocacy Center

Michael Williams, Executive Director

About CAC

What are Children's Advocacy Centers
Core Components of the Champaign County CAC
Governing Board & Staff of the CAC
Breaking the cycle of abuse - one child at a time
Abuse - A Community Problem
What you can do to help: Get Involved & Stay Informed
Individuals who are the voice of the child
Volunteers & Donations
How we benefit the community
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Breaking the Cycle of Abuse...One Child at a Time

The Children's Advocacy Center is a community-based, child-focused program in which professionals from different disciplines meet to discuss and make decisions about the intervention, treatment and prosecution of child sexual abuse and serious physical abuse cases.

Our Center began accepting cases in August 2000. By partnering with other allied agencies, we have built a coordinated and united response to child sexual abuse and serious physical abuse in our community.

The mission of the Champaign County Children’s Advocacy Center is to coordinate a timely, comprehensive, and multidisciplinary response to child sexual abuse and serious physical abuse allegations in a safe, agency-neutral, child-focused setting.

The Champaign County Children’s Advocacy Center facilitates investigations, makes medical and treatment referrals, and assists with any consequent legal proceedings in order to protect and support the children it serves and their families.  The CAC also assists in coordinating education and prevention services.

If you suspect abuse, call your local police department or
the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
at 1-800-25-ABUSE (1-800-252-2873)