Children's Advocacy Center of Grundy County

02/05/2026

Thank you Community Foundation of Grundy County! We were able to purchase and install a commercial grade changing table today through a grant! We love it and are so grateful! Our babies coming through our office will be all set! ❤️❤️

01/13/2026

✅ BREAKING NEWS: A BIG WIN for Kids!

Thanks to your calls, emails, and tireless advocacy, the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act (CVFSA), H.R. 909, PASSED the House today on a voice vote!

This victory is a testament to the power of our CAC movement and our champions in Congress—especially Rep. Ann Wagner, who led this effort with incredible dedication. Now, we turn to the Senate! If your Senators haven’t signed on to S.1892, now is the time to ask them to do so! Check here to see if they are a co-sponsor: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1892/cosponsors

Currently, there are 16 Senate co-sponsors. Let’s use this momentum to get the Senate across the finish line.

👏 Huge thanks to every CAC, Chapter, and advocate who made calls, sent emails, hosted tours. You made this happen!

We also want to thank Reps. Congressman Nathaniel Moran, Rep. Debbie Dingell, Congressman Jim Costa, and Representative Stephanie Bice, for their leadership on this bill and their prioritization of children in this critical time.

More to come soon!

11/06/2025

Ending the Silence is an engaging, evidence-based 50-minute presentation helps family members learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions and how to support young people in their lives.

Leare more at: NAMI Ending the Silence – NAMI Will-Grundy

11/06/2025

Shop w a Hero deadline is approaching!

About Us GCHH 2025 Drawdown - October 25, 2025 Gardner American Legion, 426 Industry Ave., Gardner, IL - Doors open at 4:30pm, Bucket Raffles, 50/50, live and silent auctions throughout the event, Dinner served at 5:00pm, Drawdown at 6pm Purchase Tickets Online Shop with a Local Hero Download and....

10/10/2025

❤️❤️ always good to connect with other CAC directors, thank you CACI.

This past week, CACI hosted our Annual Directors Conference, bringing together the incredible leaders who guide Children’s Advocacy Centers across Illinois. Each year, we leave this time together reminded of the passion, dedication, and heart that drives our CAC directors to serve children and families with excellence and compassion. 💙

We are truly grateful for this community of leaders—those who continue to support one another, share ideas, and push our collective mission forward. Our hope is that this network of directors continues to grow stronger each year, because we know that when we stand together, we are stronger together.

07/22/2025

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01/16/2025

01/03/2025

2025 Marks a Special Milestone for CACI!

This year, we’re proud to celebrate 30 years of advocacy as the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois (CACI)! Throughout the year, we’ll be highlighting the incredible milestones, accomplishments, memories, and partnerships that have shaped us over the past three decades, as well as sharing a vision for the future of child advocacy.

✨ To kick off this celebration, we’re excited to unveil our brand-new 30th Anniversary Logo! ✨

Stay tuned to our social media channels and monthly newsletter for updates and features all year long as we commemorate this milestone and honor the amazing work of CACs across Illinois.

Together, we continue to create a brighter future for children. 💙

12/13/2024

We love our Morris SRO!

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12/10/2024

We are heartbroken at the loss of one of our biggest advocates, our board member Caleb Counterman. Caleb went to bat for our Children's Advocacy Center from the moment he joined the board, from offering to help come dry wall as we got our new location to inviting us to share what we do with the County Board. He showed up and was always kind and willing to do what he could for the kids we serve. We will miss you and our hearts are with your wife, sons, and your many, many family and friends who will miss you dearly. Thank you for all you did for us.

Pastor Caleb B. Counterman

08/23/2024

Applications for our 2024 “Shop With A Local Hero” will be available starting September 1, 2024 on our website www.gchhinc.org. Please share if you know anyone who may need some extra assistance this Christmas, kids must live and attend school in Grundy County Illinois and be between the ages of 4-15 years old to participate.

08/13/2024

Tomorrow, Wednesday August 14, 2024, marks the start of the new school year. Now is a great time to review when you need to stop for a school bus. Use extra caution always when around buses and be on the look out for students. SLOW DOWN!

Give yourself extra travel time during drop-off and pick-up times. There will be a significant increase in traffic and students walking to and from school. Let's make this a SAFE and enjoyable school year.

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