As we send our children back to school, it’s important to be mindful of their emotional and psychological safety, not just their physical well-being. Sometimes, children don’t have the words to explain when something feels wrong. That’s why it’s vital for parents and caregivers to recognize the signs that a child may need a safe adult, someone they can trust to listen, protect and help them navigate difficult situations.

August is National Make-a-Will Month. For many busy people, highlighting this task is just the reminder they need to take action. While...

“At the heart of CAC’s success are board members who are not only mission-driven but deeply engaged in our work every step of the way. Don Duffey is a shining example of what it means to be a truly supportive board member,” said CAC CEO Melanie Pignotti.

Thanks to a new community partner, SOUL Harbour Ranch, CAC has our first four-legged employee! Dora, an English Labrador puppy, is now the therapy-dog-in-training with Yesenia Hernandez, a CAC Bilingual Trauma Therapist.

From your daughter’s classmate to your son’s soccer teammate to the high school girl next door, youth throughout our communities are...

March marks the beginning of spring! As spring begins, it's a time of renewal and growth—not just for nature, but for our children’s minds..

On May 8, 2025, CAC will present its annual Mark Parr Champion for Children award to Eileen Higginbotham at their spring fundraiser, WONDER.

Recently, a family came to the Children’s Advocacy Center with their 14-year-old daughter who had been impregnated by her offender.

Nidia* began services with CAC’s Mental Health program in June 2023 after having disclosed sexual abuse by a family member as a young child.

The Hoffman Estates Police Department is a longtime CAC Multidisciplinary Team partner. In December, however, the partnership expanded as...

If you’re ready to spread a little holiday cheer, did you know you may have options to maximize your giving (and potential tax savings)...

Gianna* initially sought services from Safe from the Start (SFTS) while she was pregnant after experiencing an incident of physical...

CAC is so thankful for donors like Patty Errera who choose to #BeKind to CAC year-round. She is a familiar face at the Hoffman Estates...

“They (CAC staff) were kind, helpful and patient,” said one young survivor of abuse after her forensic interview at Children’s Advocacy...

By Wendy Diaz, Lead Forensic Interviewer Earlier this year, an 11-year-old child (Lali*) came to CAC to talk about the  abuse that she...

Hispanic Heritage Month is here! The US is a nation of immigrants, 64 million of whom are Hispanic! As we celebrate, we also want to...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and while CAC's programs focus on young survivors of physical or sexual violence, our work...

Bilingual Trauma Therapist Yesenia Hernandez just wrapped up a five-week virtual group offering support and connection for six...

With the school year underway, CAC wants to help parents keep kids safe online.

David is a 45-year-old father who was referred for parenting support services by one of the therapists in Safe from the Start (SFTS).