Additional Resources and Support For Children and Their Families

The Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) provides free services for families navigating the trauma of child sexual abuse, child physical abuse, child human trafficking, child sexual abuse material (child pornography), or child witness to violence. Families can choose whether to engage in all or just some of the services, for as long as they are requested. Explore all of your available resources by getting a better understanding of our advocacy center services and review the directory of support for families below.

If your family is scheduled for an appointment learn what to expect with our appointment guide. Our goal is for you and the child in your care to be completely prepared, informed, and comfortable with the process.

Be Sure to Review a Few Local Resources

RAHAB Ministries – Human Trafficking Solution

Drop-in centers, street outreach, prison visits, and mentoring programs to prevent human trafficking.

Portage County Resource Guide, Portage County Job & Family Services

Resources in Portage County — from addiction recovery services to counseling centers, education resources, clothing centers, and more.

Boys Town National Hotline

Toll-free 24-hour hotline for children and parents who need support in the areas of abuse, drugs, parenting, family relationships, suicide, and running away.

CAC Houston

Book recommendations for parents to discuss related sensitive topics with children.

Transitional Youth Housing Resources

Transitional Youth Housing Resources

Portage County Community Resource Guide

Portage County Community Resource Guide

Food Insecurity Resources

Food Insecurity Project Resources

National Resources

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) Caregiver Support

Sexual abuse information and support for caregivers.

NCTSN —Caring for Kid

Provides tools for caregivers to help them support children who have been victims of sexual abuse. 

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Caregiver resources for substance use prevention.

The Polaris Project

National human trafficking hotline, data and research, and referral directory. 

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

LGBTQ+ supportive resources for youth, their friends, family, and educators.

Medical Exam

More information regarding medical examinations at the CAC from the National Children’s Advocacy Center.

CDC Fact Sheets

An information sheet on sexually transmitted infections.

Child Sexual Abuse Material

Information regarding Child Sexual Abuse Material.

Sextortion Resources

Information regarding Sextortion.   https://www.ice.gov/features/sextortion  

Child Sexual Abuse Material

Information regarding Child Sexual Abuse Material.   https://www.missingkids.org/theissues/csam

Prevention and Recovery Resources

Tools for parents, couples, individuals & tech parental controls Resources  

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

Learn about child sex trafficking, child sexual abuse material, sextortion, and more.     https://www.missingkids.org/home      

Resources for Teens

Girls Health

Information and support to promote healthy, positive behaviors in all girls.

Teen Source

Information and support for teen sexual health & relationships:

Scarleteen

Sexuality and relationship information and support for teens and emerging adults.

The Trevor Project

LGBTQ+ information and support for young people 24/7.

Sextortion Resources

Information regarding Sextortion.   https://www.ice.gov/features/sextortion  

Child Sexual Abuse Material

Information regarding Child Sexual Abuse Material.   https://www.missingkids.org/theissues/csam

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

Learn about child sex trafficking, child sexual abuse material, sextortion, and more.     https://www.missingkids.org/home      

Transitional Youth Housing Resources

Transitional Youth Housing Resources

Portage County Community Resource Guide

Portage County Community Resource Guide

Do You Need Any Additional Resources You Can’t Find?

At the Children’s Advocacy Center, we provide support for families navigating the trauma of child sexual abuse, child physical abuse, child human trafficking, child sexual abuse material (child pornography), or child witness to violence to help them grow beyond what brought them to the center. Whether it be utility assistance or food insecurity assistance, therapy, or transportation support to attend appointments, we have the resources to help. Our team is here to provide the help your family needs to move forward. If you need additional resources, we have a network to help.

Have any questions about the Children’s Advocacy Center—and the resources we offer? For more information, please reach out to our team.