Our Mission

Improving the lives of abused children in Collier County

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“Your story is important.”

The CAC Difference

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Serving the Most Vulnerable

Last year we helped over 1,400 children and their family members overcome the trauma associated with abuse.

Healing the Brokenhearted

312 children and their family members engaged in our therapeutic services, where children learned that they were not victims but rather survivors.

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Helping Prosecute the Perpetrators

Over 125 abuse cases were prosecuted with the help of our Child Protection Team and Court Advocacy Programs.

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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.

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Putting Families Back Together

91% of the parents who complete our Nurturing Parenting Program do not go on to become re-offenders.

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Years Continuously Serving our Community

The CAC has been serving the most vulnerable children and their families for 40 consecutive years, starting in January 2026.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.