Child Advocacy Center

The mission of the Child Advocacy Center of McHenry County is to reduce trauma to child victims of abuse through coordinating a timely, comprehensive, and multidisciplinary response in reported cases of child sexual abuse and severe physical abuse.

The Child Advocacy Center of McHenry County serves all children under the age of 18 in McHenry County where there is a suspicion of child sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, and/or a child witness to a violent crime.

The Child Advocacy Center of McHenry County is accreditednca-logo through the National Children’s Alliance.

 

About

In 1989, Illinois passed the Children’s Advocacy Center Act which mandates that each county develop a written protocol for response to crimes against children.  The intent of this legislation was to coordinate a multidisciplinary approach to child sexual and severe physical abuse.  The ultimate goal was to establish child advocacy centers which would bring various… Continue reading About

Contact

The Child Advocacy Center of McHenry County can be reached by mail, telephone, or email using one of the following: The Child Advocacy Center of McHenry County1 S. Virginia Street, Crystal Lake IL 60014 Phone:  (815) 334-9597   Email:  mmarinier@mchenrycac.org   You can also fill out an online form to contact the Child Advocacy Center.

Reporting Abuse

What to do if you suspect child abuse… If you suspect a child is being abused call your local Police Department and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services hotline at 1-800-25-ABUSE.  (1-800-252-2873). What happens when the Abuse Hotline is called? If you suspect child abuse or neglect, calls must be made to the… Continue reading Reporting Abuse