Title: Child Advocacy Center (CAC) - The Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse (CPCA)
Headings: Child Advocacy Center (CAC)
Child Advocacy Center (CAC)
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What is the CAC?
Why have a CAC?
How does the process work?
What is the role of an Advocate?
Examples of Services

Content: CPS and law enforcement explain the interview process to the family before conducting a detailed forensic interview with the child in a private space. The non offending caregivers are then debriefed on the child’s interview and the next steps in the investigation process. What is the role of an Advocate? The victim advocate is there to help them through the process. The advocate: comforts the families
listens to concerns
connects families to resources
refers families to other services
follows up with the family after the case has been investigated
Examples of Services
Access to food pantry and storage room supplies
Educational pamphlets
Parenting Classes
Mental Health Services
Support Groups
Housing assistance
Domestic Violence Services
Family Court Assistance