Chicago Children's Advocacy Center
Child & Family Services in Chicago, Illinois. NCA-accredited Children's Advocacy Center providing coordinated child abuse response: forensic interviews, victim advocacy, mental health, medical evaluations, and family support in a child-friendly setting.
Phone: (312) 492-3700
Address: 1240 South Damen Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60608
Website: https://www.chicagocac.org
Languages: English; Spanish (interpreters available for additional languages)
Services offered: Forensic interviews, child & family advocacy, trauma-focused mental health therapy, medical evaluations for child abuse, multidisciplinary team coordination with law enforcement, CPS, prosecutors, and medical providers, case review, victim assistance, court support
Ages served: Children, adolescents, and their non-offending caregivers
Good to know: NCA-accredited CAC serving Cook County, IL. Located in UIC Medical District. Verified from chicagocac.org/contact-us (April 2026).
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Frequently asked questions about Chicago Children's Advocacy Center
How do I contact Chicago Children's Advocacy Center?
You can call Chicago Children's Advocacy Center at (312) 492-3700 or visit 1240 South Damen Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. Their website is https://www.chicagocac.org.
What services does Chicago Children's Advocacy Center offer?
Chicago Children's Advocacy Center offers Forensic interviews, child & family advocacy, trauma-focused mental health therapy, medical evaluations for child abuse, multidisciplinary team coordination with law enforcement, CPS, prosecutors, and medical providers, case review, victim assistance, court support. Serves Children, adolescents, and their non-offending caregivers. NCA-accredited Children's Advocacy Center providing coordinated child abuse response: forensic interviews, victim advocacy, mental health, medical evaluations, and family support in a child-friendly setting.
Are services at Chicago Children's Advocacy Center free or low-cost?
Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Chicago Children's Advocacy Center at (312) 492-3700 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.
What languages does Chicago Children's Advocacy Center support?
Chicago Children's Advocacy Center reports providing services in: English; Spanish (interpreters available for additional languages). If you need another language, ask about translation services or call 988 for free crisis support in English and Spanish.
Who is eligible for services at Chicago Children's Advocacy Center?
Chicago Children's Advocacy Center reports serving Children, adolescents, and their non-offending caregivers. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (312) 492-3700 to confirm before visiting.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.
In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.