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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What You Can Do to Help

The growth and continuation of the Children's Advocacy Center depends upon the public's understanding of its mission. Since child abuse is a community problem, community support is crucial to the prevention of abuse. By working together, we can stamp out child abuse cases in our community.

Get Involved and Stay Informed!

We live in a time in which violence permeates our culture. If we are to make a substantial impact on violence and its cost to our communities, we have to change our methods and, in effect, our culture. Our society says it is OK to call animal protection when our neighbor mistreats his or her pet; however, we are told it is none of our business when that neighbor mistreats his or her children. It is you--the neighbor, friend and extended family member--who may see, hear and even witness child maltreatment.

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)