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1. Who are the children that the CAC serves?

The Clark County Child Advocacy Center (CAC) serves children from birth to 18 years of age or those under 21 who are intellectually disabled. The children are referred to the CAC by child welfare and law enforcement agencies. We work to provide a coordinated community response to victims of:
- Domestic Violence
- Felony Level Physical Abuse
- Human Trafficking
- Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
- Witness of a Violent Crime

2. Why is the CAC needed?

During a child abuse investigation, experts from several agencies must talk with the child. Before the Clark County Child Advocacy Center existed, children were taken back and forth among child welfare offices, police departments, medical clinics, and therapists. Learn how the CAC changes that.

3. Where is the CAC located?

Our child-friendly facility is located at 1346 Lagonda Avenue, at the rear entrance of Building D in Springfield, Ohio.

4. How much do services cost?

There is no fee for services provided by the CAC. The Center is funded by a variety of in-kind and grant resources, which include:
- Job and Family Services of Clark County
- National Children’s Alliance
- Ohio Attorney General’s Office-Victims of Crime
- Springfield Foundation
- Turner Foundation (Rocking Horse Center Grant)

As a non-profit agency, the CAC hosts fundraising events and depends on donations to help support the services that we provide.

5. What about confidentiality and information sharing?

The unique centralization of the multidisciplinary agencies allows the team to share information, coordinate their services and streamline the investigative process.

However, as every case is an open child abuse investigation, confidentiality is a primary concern. Each agency signs an inter-agency agreement that permits the agency to share information with other team members.

Case information is not released to anyone other than team agencies unless by court order. The CAC's administrative staff does not acknowledge inquiries about scheduled appointments or whether a child has been seen or not. The CAC refers all such requests to the case investigators.

6. How can I get involved?

Your support matters. There are many ways that each person can get involved. Learn more about how you can contribute.

7. If I donate will my name and address be sold to others?

No! As part of our Code of Ethics, the Clark County Child Advocacy Center honors the confidentiality of information and the privacy of our donors and beneficiaries. Learn more about this process.