This July 6-10 we mark National Forensic Interviewer Week, a time to recognize a profession that most people have not heard of or truly understand. Before becoming CEO of CAC, I spent much of my career as a forensic interviewer and conducted more than 3,000 forensic interviews with children. When I was doing that work, people would often ask me the same question: "Isn't that hard?" The answer was always yes. But that's not the first thing that comes to mind when I think ab

By Bianca Gonzalez, LCPC, CATP, Supervisor - Safe from the Start As the school year ends and summer routines begin, many clients experience a noticeable shift in mood, stress levels, and daily structure. For children, teens, parents, and even adults receiving social services or mental health support, summer can bring both relief and new challenges. This season offers an important opportunity to help clients prepare proactively rather than reactively. Why Summer Transitions Ma

Child sexual abuse remains one of the most pervasive threats to children’s safety, and while it can impact any child, some face significantly greater vulnerability. National data show that at least one in four girls and one in 20 boys experience child sexual abuse, though the true numbers are likely higher due to underreporting. Abuse crosses every demographic line, yet certain groups of children face elevated risks because of the environment and pressures surrounding their l

The stories we hear each day make one thing unmistakably clear: mental health is woven into every step a child takes toward healing. Mental Health Awareness Month speaks directly to the heart of our work and to the courage of the children we serve.