Children's Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass

Children's Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass The Children's Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass is a healing place for sexually abused children.

The Children's Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass is a nonprofit organization that seeks to reduce the trauma experienced by sexually abused children. The organization coordinates the investigation of child sexual abuse cases in the 17-county Bluegrass Region of Central Kentucky. The Children's Advocacy Center employs specially trained forensic interviewers, operates a full medical clinic to conduct sexual abuse examinations, and offers victim counseling and advocacy support to begin the healing process. All services are provided in a nurturing, friendly and safe environment at no cost to a child's family. CAC also provides education and training to improve community response to child sexual abuse.

The CAC of the Bluegrass team came together yesterday as Children's Advocacy Centers of Kentucky - CAC Kentucky honored ...
03/26/2026

The CAC of the Bluegrass team came together yesterday as Children's Advocacy Centers of Kentucky - CAC Kentucky honored the 2026 "Legendary Partners" nominees for their service to children and families throughout the state. Congratulations to CAC of the Bluegrass nominee, Anna Stark, a Specialized Investigator with the Northern Bluegrass Service Region of DCBS.

Anna has the distinct superpower of building authentic relationships with children so they feel heard, seen and cared for. However, the true gift of Anna is her ability, through relationship, to advocate and show up for each of her families, whether it be, in the courtroom, conversations, or any other means necessary.

We are so proud to work with her.

We’re just one month away from our annual "Pinwheels for Prevention", proudly sponsored by Republic Bank! In honor of Ch...
03/24/2026

We’re just one month away from our annual "Pinwheels for Prevention", proudly sponsored by Republic Bank! In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, we will be joining with our community to plant 1,200 pinwheels, representing the 1,200 children and families that will receive services at our Center this year.

Mark your calendars today!

Thank you to Redeeming Hope for visiting our Center last week! We were so glad for the chance to share a little about th...
03/23/2026

Thank you to Redeeming Hope for visiting our Center last week! We were so glad for the chance to share a little about the work we do, and learn more about their mission to serve survivors in Madison County.

Some of the CAC of the Bluegrass staff are on their way home today from Huntsville, Alabama after attending the 42nd Int...
03/19/2026

Some of the CAC of the Bluegrass staff are on their way home today from Huntsville, Alabama after attending the 42nd International Symposium on Child Abuse, presented by the National Children's Advocacy Center.

This is always a wonderful opportunity for our staff to learn, network, and gain new insights that will help us better serve children and families in Central Kentucky.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!Today is a great opportunity to talk with your child about body safety. Remind them that they ar...
03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Today is a great opportunity to talk with your child about body safety. Remind them that they are the boss of their own body, and it’s always ok to speak up if something makes them uncomfortable - even a pinch for not wearing green!

February was a busy month at the Center. Thanks to your support, these children and families have access to the services...
03/16/2026

February was a busy month at the Center.

Thanks to your support, these children and families have access to the services they need to heal following abuse.

One way we’re able to support children and families who visit our Center during a time of crisis is through these meal k...
03/13/2026

One way we’re able to support children and families who visit our Center during a time of crisis is through these meal kits. Thanks to an amazing group of volunteers from Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Lexington, KY families can leave knowing they have a meal and all of the ingredients they will need to help feed their household for the week.

These kits provide comfort and support for those who need it most!

March is National Social Work Month!At the Children's Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass, we are fortunate to work alongsi...
03/11/2026

March is National Social Work Month!

At the Children's Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass, we are fortunate to work alongside so many incredible social workers. Our very own CAC advocates, forensic interviewers, mental health specialists, and therapists, as well as the dedicated social workers we collaborate with through our multidisciplinary team, show compassion and care to children and families every day.

Your work makes our communities stronger, and we are so grateful for all that you do!

Congratulations to our very own Dr. Jacqueline Sugarman for being the recipient of the 2026 Jean Sabharwal Award. This a...
03/09/2026

Congratulations to our very own Dr. Jacqueline Sugarman for being the recipient of the 2026 Jean Sabharwal Award. This annual award recognizes those who have demonstrated passionate advocacy for Lexington’s children and families.

Dr. Sugarman is more than deserving of this award as she has spent decades improving medical care for children and youth experiencing sexual abuse across the Commonwealth.

To learn more about this award and Dr. Sugarman's impressive career, visit https://www.bluegrassfamiliesfirst.com/jean-sabharwal-award

Thank you to Bluegrass Families First for hosting such a wonderful event and for recognizing those doing such important work in our community.

It's National Employee Appreciation Day!Our people are the heart of everything we do at Children's Advocacy Center of th...
03/06/2026

It's National Employee Appreciation Day!

Our people are the heart of everything we do at Children's Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass. We are grateful to have such dedicated and passionate individuals on our staff that put children and families first every single day.

Thank you for always showing up and making a difference!

We were honored to host Children’s Advocacy Center directors from across the country at CAC of the Bluegrass this week! ...
03/04/2026

We were honored to host Children’s Advocacy Center directors from across the country at CAC of the Bluegrass this week! It was a wonderful opportunity to share ideas and collaborate on how we can continue providing high-quality, compassionate services to children and families.

Thank you for spending time with us, and for letting us show you a little Kentucky hospitality!

Chicago Children's Advocacy Center, Pat's Place Child Advocacy Center, Project Harmony, Center for Child Protection, Alliance For Children, Dallas Children's Advocacy Center, Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County, Children's Advocacy Center of Suffolk County, Center for Hope, Memphis Child Advocacy Center

It's that time! Mark your calendars for our favorite night of the year - An Evening for the Children's Advocacy Center o...
03/02/2026

It's that time! Mark your calendars for our favorite night of the year - An Evening for the Children's Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass is on August 28th!

Our annual gala is one of the most meaningful nights of the year as we come together with our incredible community to support healing services for children and families. Enjoy a night of dinner, drinks, music, and a powerful program - all in support of a great cause.

Reserve your table or tickets today: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E357958&id=13

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162 N Ashland Avenue
Lexington, KY
40502

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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