Children's Advocacy Center of East Central Missouri

08/21/2025

By recognizing grooming behaviors and responding early, we can turn red flags into powerful shields for kids. Read on to learn what you need to know.

08/13/2025

Look out for signs of child abuse and get children the help they need to go back to being a kid.

08/08/2025

A huge THANK YOU to every player, sponsor, and supporter who made the 20th Annual CAC Golf Tournament a success!

We're proud to say that proceeds from this event directly benefit the Children's Advocacy Center of East Central Missouri, whose mission is to stop child abuse and protect children through a community-based, coordinated response. Services like fact-finding interviews, advocacy, counseling, and medical exams are provided FREE to the children and families we serve.

Your generosity helps ensure safety, healing, and hope for kids in our community. 💙

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Winners:

A Flight:
1st - Team Anderson
2nd - Piros Signs
3rd - Team Swinfard

B Flight:
1st - Festus PD
2nd - C & R Mechanical
3rd - K. Kimball, T. Sears, C. Carlin, D. Carlin

Women’s Closest to the Pin - Camryn Swinfard
Men’s Closest to the Pin - Chris Brand

Women’s Longest Drive - Camryn Swinfard
Men's Longest Drive - Jon Brozo

07/25/2025

It's not too late to tee off for a cause!

Join us for the 20th Annual CAC Golf Tournament on August 8 as we celebrate 25 years of protecting children and supporting families across our region. Your swing supports the Children's Advocacy Center of East Central Missouri's vital work in child abuse prevention, healing, and hope. 💙

More info and tickets: https://bit.ly/4lg7rk1

07/19/2025

To understand the impact of on children, youth, and families, it’s important to recognize the differences between acute, chronic, and complex trauma. Learn more and download resources/infographics from The National Child Traumatic Stress Network https://bit.ly/455g8rG

07/10/2025

This annual event enables us to provide services such as fact-finding interviews, advocacy, counseling, and medical examinations, all of which are offered free of charge to the children and families we serve.

Sign up today: https://bit.ly/4lg7rk1

⛳️Less than one month to go until the 20th Annual CAC Golf Tournament at Crystal Highlands Golf Course! Proceeds benefit the Children's Advocacy Center of East Central Missouri, helping provide free services like interviews, counseling, and medical exams to children affected by abuse.

Team spots still available! Sign up now: https://bit.ly/4lg7rk1

05/01/2025

As Child Abuse Prevention Month draws to a close, the Children's Advocacy Center of East Central Missouri would like to say thank you to our MDT members and other community partners for your ongoing collaboration and support.

05/01/2025

Thank you to the entire CACECM team for your unwavering dedication to the children and families we serve. Each of you brings passion and your own unique strengths to this work, and our team is stronger because of you.

05/01/2025

The Children's Advocacy Center of East Central Missouri was proud to honor Forensic Interviewer Samantha Harris with the 2025 Kathy Carr Advocate of the Year Award at our 4th Annual Be A Voice Gala, on Saturday, March 29th. Sam is a valued member of our CACECM team and MDT, whose fierce dedication to protecting our most vulnerable citizens is unparalleled.

Congratulations, Sam, and thank you for all you do for the children and families we serve. The CACECM and our MDT are stronger for having you on our team.

05/01/2025

The Children's Advocacy Center of East Central Missouri was proud to honor Detective Justin Carroll with the 2025 Mason Griffith Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award at our 4th Annual Be A Voice Gala, on Saturday, March 29th. Detective Carroll is a valued member of our Franklin County MDT, whose dedication to protecting our most vulnerable citizens is immeasurable.

Congratulations, Detective Carroll, and thank you for all you do for the children and families we serve. Our MDT is stronger for having you as a member.