Our Mission:
Improving
the lives of abused children in Collier County
Our Vision
is to create a community that does not tolerate child abuse.
Our Programs
In an effort to improve the lives of abused children in Collier County the Children's Advocacy Center looks at the latest trends and research for both the prevention and intervention of child abuse. One of the key studies that inform what we do is the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) is the term given to describe all types of abuse, neglect, and other traumatic experiences that occur to individuals under the age of 18. The ACE Study examined the relationships between these experiences during childhood and reduced health and well-being later in life.
“YOUR STORY IS IMPORTANT”
Our Impact
We here at Children’s Advocacy Center are committed to improve the lives of the abused children here in Collier County. We are constantly assessing the needs in the community as well as the latest research to help children that have experienced severe and toxic trauma. Below are a few of our most recent accomplishments.
Serving the most vulnerable
Last year we helped over 2,500 children and their family members overcome the trauma associated with abuse.
healing the broken hearted
286 children and their family members engaged in our therapeutic services, where children learned that they were not victims but rather survivors.
Helping prosecute the Perpetrators
Over 125 abuse cases were prosecuted with the help of our Child Protection Team and Court Advocacy Programs.
Putting Families back together
91% of the parents who complete our Nurturing Parenting Program do not go on to become re-offenders.
Seeking JUSTICE FOR CHILD Victims
87% of the cases that go to trial end in convictions in part because of the great collaboration between our team, detectives, and the State Attorney’s Office
YEARS Continously SERVING our Families
The CAC has been serving the most vulnerable children and their families for 34 consecutive years.
Give Hope
The Children’s Advocacy Center of Collier County is a non-profit 501 (C)(3) dedicated to assisting child victims of physical and sexual abuse, as well as helping families who experience high conflict and/or domestic violence get the resources they need to be productive citizens in our community. Your donations help us provide the very best services to the children that need them the most.
The CAC has an annual fundraising campaign, to raise both awareness of our programs and bring together individuals who have a common interest in helping abused children get the help they so desperately need. We welcome and appreciate gifts of all sizes as the support of our many generous friends allows us to provide the enormous impact and change throughout the community.
We are pleased to offer a wide variety of gift vehicles to help make supporting the program of your choice a comfortable and rewarding experience. Should you have any questions about the following ways of giving or if you would like assistance planning your contribution please give us a call.
Keep Kids Safe
The CAC keeps kids safe through our Child Protection Team and Family Safety Programs. We not only provide a voice to the voiceless but work tirelessly to make sure that justice is served.
invest in therapy
The CAC therapists use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other evidence-based treatment modalities to assure that children can process and overcome the abuse they have suffered.
Present hope
The CAC aims to create a community that does not tolerate child abuse. We can provide trainings and public presentations to educate the community about preventing abuse.