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Be Ready To Report

Every adult in North Carolina should know how to report child abuse and neglect. Here’s everything you need to know.

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This April, wear your support proudly

Each shirt represents the thousands of children served by CACs across North Carolina in 2025. Order now to receive yours in time for CAC Day on April 28!

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Healing isn’t a Solo Journey

Every child deserves a safe place to have HOPE, to be HEARD, and to HEAL. No amount is too small to have a major impact for children.

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Victims of Crime Stabilization (VOCA)

Thanks to YOU: H.R. 909 PASSED the House on January 12, 2026! This victory is a HUGE step in the right direction, and we are so grateful! Now it’s time to focus on the Senate.

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Understanding Child Abuse

Child abuse is an epidemic. To address it, we need to understand it. Educate yourself about the different types of abuse and be ready to report.

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Hope In Action

Over 50 children’s advocacy centers across North Carolina provide support, resources and hope for children in abusive situations, providing a way out and a way forward.

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Child Abuse Signs & Symptoms

If you suspect a child is being abused, here’s the information you need on how to report it to the proper authorities.

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HOPE, be HEARD, and to HEAL.

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Who We Are

Our community-based, child-friendly centers foster hope and facilitate healing for traumatized child victims.

Find Your Local CAC

North Carolina is home to 54 accredited and 2 provisional children’s advocacy centers (CACs).

Training

CACNC works to reduce the impact of abuse by training child abuse professionals.

2024 Outcomes

These numbers aren’t just statistics. Each one represents a child who begins a path of hope and healing or a trusted professional who learns how to guide them along the way.

21029
Children have received case management through a CAC
12346
New child abuse cases investigated through a CAC
2482
Child abuse professionals were trained by CACNC
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Your Donation Changes Lives

When you support Children’s Advocacy Centers of North Carolina (CACNC), you help provide hope and healing to children impacted by abuse. Your donation empowers us to offer critical resources, advocacy, and care to the most vulnerable. Together, we can fight child abuse and the harm it causes. Donate today!

Goal $25,000
we’re 41% of our way to our goal

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