Childrens Advocacy Center
About Childrens Advocacy Center
At the Childrens Advocacy Center in Kaufman, a child does not have to keep repeating a painful story to a string of strangers. The center brings forensic interviews, counseling, advocacy support, and case coordination into one safe setting, so children and families can get help with less added trauma. Nearly 500 children come through each year for services, and in 2022, 1,102 children in Kaufman County came for help after severe abuse.
What sets this center apart is the way it keeps the child at the center of a process that usually feels fragmented. Investigation, prosecution, and treatment are coordinated across partner agencies, and services are delivered in a nurturing, safe environment designed to protect dignity and trust.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Forensic interviews
Child-centered forensic interviews for children involved in abuse cases.
Counseling
Counseling services for children and families impacted by abuse.
Advocacy support
Advocacy support for children and families during child abuse cases.
Case coordination
Coordination of investigation, prosecution, and treatment across partner agencies.
Child abuse prevention education
Educational programs that teach children and adults to recognize abuse risks and report abuse.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
To provide an environment for the evaluation of child abuse that minimizes further trauma to the child and enhances the investigative process.
Who they serve
Children and families impacted by sexual or physical abuse in Kaufman County, especially children who need forensic interviews, counseling, and advocacy support.
Their impact
- Nearly 500 children come to the center each year for forensic interviews, counseling, and advocacy support.
- In 2022, 1,102 children in Kaufman County came to the center for services after being impacted by severe abuse.
How your donation helps
- A month of therapy for a family in crisis
- An interview and case coordination so families receive the best possible care
- An hour of therapy for a victim of abuse
- Childcare so adults can speak with family advocates and law enforcement in privacy
Our story
The center was established in 2001 to coordinate the investigation, prosecution, and treatment of child abuse cases across Kaufman County. It was built around a child-centered approach meant to reduce repeated questioning, protect the dignity of child victims, and keep their best interests at the center of each criminal investigation.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Childrens Advocacy Center’s services.
Children and families impacted by abuse can receive forensic interviews, counseling, and advocacy support at the center at no cost to the family, in a nurturing, friendly, and safe environment.
Events
Child Abuse Prevention Month
AprilApril prevention activities that include wearing blue, sharing prevention messages, volunteering, donating, and ordering custom shirts and yard signs.
Child Abuse Prevention Day
April 10Go Blue Day on April 10, with supporters wearing blue, taking photos, and tagging the center on social media.
Designer Purse Bingo
June 6, 2026A bingo fundraiser with proceeds benefiting Children’s Advocacy Center for Kaufman County.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Childrens Advocacy Center has shared.
Current needs
- Individually wrapped snacks
- New stuffed animals
Volunteer opportunities
- Flexible volunteer service after application, references, confidentiality pledge, background checks, interview, and training
Recognition & press
Press & mentions
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
What services do children receive at the center?
Children come to the center for forensic interviews, counseling, and advocacy support as part of a coordinated response to child abuse cases.
Are services provided at no cost to families?
Yes. Families do not pay for services at the center.
What is the center’s role in a child abuse case?
It coordinates the investigation, prosecution, and treatment of child abuse cases across Kaufman County.
Does the center offer prevention education?
Yes. It offers educational programs that help children and adults recognize abuse risks and report abuse.
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