While CAC's work with young survivors can be draining and success looks very different than in the corporate world, the FAS and MHS teams

CAC Forensic Interviewers protect the well-being of the child while eliciting the facts of alleged physical or sexual violence.

On May 16, CAC held its first-ever symposium for social service colleagues on the impact of vicarious trauma in our helping professions....

Sometimes the path to a child’s disclosure of abuse isn’t as straightforward as we may think. Such is the case for 14-year-old Yvette*.

New board member, Chief Bill Caponigro, shares his thoughts on why he chose to join CAC's board. I recently was asked to become a board...

Our FAS Team would like to highlight the incredible efforts of the Prospect Heights Police Department...for their unwavering dedication...

CAC is a unique community resource for empowering voices and inspiring hope in young survivors of abuse or violence.

Brianna and her two siblings were referred for CAC's Safe from the Start services by a DCFS worker as they witnessed domestic violence in...

Ever heard the adage: Teamwork makes the dream work? Cliche as it may be, it holds true at CAC where our service model is both comprehensive

Assistant State's Attorney Heather Kent will be the 2024 Bloom keynote speaker for Children's Advocacy Center of North and Northwest Cook...

Bloom is CAC's signature fundraising event held in the spring. It's a night of incredible stories and great conversation, as supporters...

A Q&A with Forensic Interviewer Taylor Edmunds and Bilingual Lead Forensic Interviewer Wendy Diaz

The following story is part of a young client’s healing journey shared by CAC Bilingual Trauma Therapist Valerie Cifuentes. The client's nam

Currently, CAC’s client transportation fund can only cover clients enrolled in our Mental Health Services, but today you can change that!

As my last two-year term as Board Chairperson ends, I reflect on the last challenging but rewarding four years leading the Board of...

The Children's Advocacy Center of North and Northwest Cook County (CAC) is excited to announce a partnership with the Hoffman Estates...

Village of Northbrook Partners with the Children’s Advocacy Center for “Healing Hearts” Campaign

April is #ChildAbusePreventionMonth. The experts at CAC have put together a list of simple ways you can help prevent child abuse. 1....

Let's paint the town for kids! The Children’s Advocacy Center of North and Northwest Cook County (CAC) is launching their “Healing...