Why the CAC Model

Child Advocacy Centers provide the best possible response to help children heal.

The CAC model exists to provide a comprehensive, child-focused, and trauma-informed approach to investigating child abuse, which reduces the burden on the child and improves outcomes for victims. By centralizing services and fostering collaboration among law enforcement, child protective services, mental health providers, and medical experts, the model ensures a coordinated investigation and facilitates timely access to medical treatment and mental health services in a single, supportive, child-friendly environment