Family Advocacy

Child abuse investigations often affect the entire family unit. However, the CHCAC provides family advocates that play an important role to connect families with the necessary services in order to help the family heal after they’ve experienced trauma.

Family Advocates Provide:

• Advocacy: Working collaboratively with the MDIT and caregivers to make sure that the child’s voice is prioritized during the investigation.
• Support: Provide emotional support as the case proceeds through various judicial systems.
• Information: Provide updated status about the case regarding the criminal investigation and prosecution. Advocates also connect families to resources within the community.
• Essential Goods: Family advocates help coordinate services and gather resources to make sure the families needs are being met in times of financial crisis.