Family Advocacy
Helping Restore Hope and Healing
Helping Children Heal
Advocates at the Children’s Advocacy Center provide compassionate support to child victims and their non-offending family members in both English and Spanish. We offer guidance, resources, and referrals to community services to help both child and non-offending family members heal from the trauma of abuse and regain stability and control in their lives.
At the Children’s Advocacy Center we know the response of non-offending family members and caregivers can significantly influence a child’s healing journey after disclosing abuse. When children and families do not have access to support and services, children and caregivers can suffer long term emotional effects.
Through a partnership with families, Advocates provide customized support during the investigation process and the transition into additional support services. The goal of the partnership is to ensure caregivers have ongoing community support and access to resources to begin their healing process.
At the Children’s Advocacy Center, we believe that non-offending family members deserve to…
Have someone to talk to and have their concerns and fears be heard
Know what will be happening next and when
Be treated with respect
Have access to quality community support information and resources
The Children’s Advocacy Center works in collaboration with Las Familias, and has a crisis counselor on-site for immediate support. This licensed counselor is available to work with families to assess their current crisis state, and help ensure stability. This is an essential part of the Center’s on-site crisis services, including immediate assessment, intervention, counseling, and referrals for long-term therapy.
Trauma-Informed Child Care
At the Children’s Advocacy Center, we strive to make sure that each child feels safe and welcomed to tell their story. When children feel validated and protected there are lower levels of anxiety and depression, fewer trauma symptoms and better long term emotional outcomes.
We are committed to ensuring children and youth are equipped with the tools they need to heal, grow, and feel empowered. Youth receive an age-appropriate resource folder tailored to their developmental level. We believe that access to clear, supportive information is vital to healing. By making these resources readily available, we help young people understand their options, recognize they are not alone, and feel supported as they navigate every step of their healing journey.
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