Because every child deserves to thrive
For 37 years, CAC has been meeting families in crisis after their child has been a victim of or witness to violence. Working with our community partners on the Multidisciplinary Team, CAC provides specialized interviewing, ongoing advocacy and trauma therapy for these young survivors and their non-offending family members, all at no charge.
These services are offered in English and Spanish at locations in Arlington Heights, Hoffman Estates and Skokie, as we cover 38 communities in the north and northwest suburbs. The Voyce app is used to translate other languages, reducing barriers to service. CAC fills a unique niche of offering expert, trauma-informed, child-centered comprehensive care to young survivors of abuse and violence.
When you give to the Hope Rising campaign, you help ensure stable, predictable funding that CAC can count on...because kids are counting on us.
With your support, we help families rebuild their lives. Together, we offer children hope and empower them to reclaim their childhoods.

Read survivor stories of resilience and learn more about CAC's impact on local children and families.




"I liked how it makes you feel like home.”
~Youth Client
"Me gusta que todo es calmado y te ayudan y te escuchan."
~Youth Client
"I liked that the people listened to me and cared about what I said."
~Youth Client
"Everyone here made me feel safe and empowered to speak my truth, thank you."
~Youth Client
