Child Advocacy Center

In 1998, a group of dedicated individuals from agencies who handle child abuse recognized a need for change. The Child Advocacy Center in Gainesville provides a child friendly, safe and supportive environment for abused and neglected children. Through the Center, social workers, counselors, law enforcement officers, state attorneys, victim advocates, Guardians Ad Litem, and medical professionals work as a team to coordinate investigations and interventions for each child abuse case, thus expediting the child's time in the legal system. Combining the wisdom and professional knowledge of a "multidisciplinary team" ensures that children are not re-victimized by the system and that they and their families are provided the support and services needed.

The Child Advocacy Center stands up for abused and neglected children.  Our team stays with child victims as they tell their story of abuse; provides counseling sessions; and prepares families for a Court system that can ebe frightening.  All the while, the Center works with outside agencies to coordinate long term care to ensure child victims get the resources they need every step of the way.

www.ChildAdvocacyCenterGainesville.org