Child Advocacy Center model

The Child Advocacy Center (CAC) model is a coordinated approach to supporting children who have experienced abuse or neglect. It serves as a safe, child-friendly space where various professionals—such as investigators, counselors, and medical providers—collaborate to assess, interview, and provide services. This centralized system reduces multiple traumatizing interviews and ensures comprehensive, compassionate care for the child. The goal is to protect the child's well-being, facilitate justice, and promote healing through a streamlined, multidisciplinary process that keeps the child's best interests at its core.