IMPROVING

THE LIVES
OF AT-RISK
CHILDREN

OUR MISSION

To provide a coordinated response to child victims of abuse and neglect and improve the lives of at-risk children and their families through prevention services.

OUR SERVICES

CAC provides abuse determination, therapeutic counseling, parenting education and prevention programs to children and families in Lee, Hendry, Glades and Charlotte Counties.

SUPPORT CAC

There are many ways to support the Children’s Advocacy Center. Click here To support our programs with a monetary donation, view our Wish List of needed items and more.

What is a Children’s Advocacy Center?

To understand what a Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) is, you must understand what children face without one. Watch our explainer video and see how CACs improve the process and kids’ lives by bringing all the services kids need right to them. If you would like to know more, sign up for a tour of the Children’s Advocacy Center of SWFL

PROTECTING our Child Protection team- Provided crisis intervention services to over 1,400 children through medical exams, forensic interviews, and expert court testimony.

HEALING through our Family Alliance program we conducted over 4400 hours of therapy with 407 clients to learn how to overcome abuse-related behavioral and emotional difficulties.

ADVOCATING supports children and family members at all stages of involvement with the Children’s Advocacy Center.

COMFORTING Beesley’s Paw Prints provides support and comfort with over 80 hours in greeting our clients in the lobby, attending court cases and as ambassadors of care with over 340 volunteer hours throughout the community.

In the News

Press Releases
May 9, 2023

First Horizon Foundation donated $75,000 to the Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida

Generous donation to benefit CACSWFL after Hurricane Ian The Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida (CAC) recently received a $75,000 donation from the First Horizon Foundation. These funds will cover…
EventsPress Releases
February 5, 2023

Children’s Advocacy Center accepting sponsorships for Pinwheels in the Park event with Mighty Mussels

Baseball game and family fun event benefit the CACSWFL April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to recognize the importance of protecting children from abuse and neglect. In preparation,…
NewsPress Releases
December 20, 2022

Children’s Advocacy Center receives a record number of donations for its 2022 holiday toy drive

Center donates thousands of toys to local children The Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida (CACSWFL) hosted its largest toy drive this holiday season, collecting over 2,500 gifts for local…