Did you know that each year, more than 6,000 reports of child abuse are made in Collin County? The unfortunate fact is that one in ten children will experience abuse before their 18th birthday.
For over 30 years, the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County (CACCC) has provided hope for children and families victimized by child abuse and neglect. Through partnerships with law enforcement agencies, Child Protective Services, medical and mental health professionals, and the Collin County District Attorney’s Office, CACCC’s approach brings experts together under one roof to ensure safety, healing, and justice for the most vulnerable members of our community. This collaborative approach allows the center to meet the therapeutic needs of each child they serve and increases effective communication, enabling child abuse detectives to complete investigations more efficiently and expeditiously, leading to stronger cases for the prosecution of child predators.
Last year, CACCC provided nearly 29,000 services to over 4,600 clients. These services included forensic interviews, family advocacy and support, and trauma-informed counseling. CACCC is the only agency in our community offering multiple comprehensive services critical to healing, all provided at no cost for life.
When CACCC opened in 1992, it was only able to serve 10 percent of the children in Collin County who were victimized by abuse. Today, CACCC has grown exponentially to meet the needs of our community. With two locations in Plano and McKinney, CACCC now offers services to 100 percent of children and non-offending family members affected by child abuse. As a nonprofit organization, this is only possible through funding and support from our generous community.
At CACCC, children and families find support, resources, and, most importantly, a place where healing begins. To learn more about CACCC, visit http://www.caccollincounty.org.
This holiday season, help bring joy to children and families victimized by child abuse. By partnering with Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County, you can make holiday wishes come true! Every year, CACCC’s Holiday Project provides toys, gifts, and other support to some of the most vulnerable members of our community. Whether you donate funds for toys, shop our Amazon Wish List, or choose to adopt a family to support specific needs, there are many ways to make a difference. Your generous support of the CACCC Holiday Project helps ensure child abuse victims have a bright and joyful holiday. Visit our website to learn how you can make an impact.