Training
Discipline-specific training for CAC staff and multidisciplinary teams, built to NCA accreditation standards.
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Children start to heal the moment they are heard.
CACI supports the Children's Advocacy Centers responding to child abuse in every county in Illinois — so that every child has somewhere to be heard.
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41Children's Advocacy Centers across Illinois
102of 102 Illinois counties served
11,867children received services in FY26
What does a CAC do?
One coordinated response, so a child tells their story once — to someone trained to listen.
A child is referred
When there is an allegation of child sexual abuse or severe physical abuse, the child is referred to their local CAC.
The child is interviewed
A trained professional conducts the interview in a child-friendly room, asking questions in a way that does not re-traumatize the child.
The team observes
Medical and mental health professionals, law enforcement, prosecution and child protective services watch and coordinate — so the child tells their story once.
Healing begins
The child and their family receive advocacy, plus medical and mental health referrals to support recovery.
How we help
Signs of Abuse
What to look for, and what to do next. Guidance for parents, caregivers and anyone who works with children.
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Leadership, education and collaboration
Established in 1995, the Children's Advocacy Centers of Illinois is an accredited chapter of the National Children's Alliance. CACI is the network that coordinates and provides a comprehensive response to child abuse in Illinois.