Mission
Our mission: to reduce trauma for children and families through collaboration in child abuse investigations, prevention education, and advocacy.
Vision
Our vision: to create a trauma-free environment for children in York County through comprehensive services and community awareness.
Guiding Principles
- Child-Centered: we believe implementing a "child first" approach will ultimately help the children we serve.
- Integrity: we believe that by following the most ethical approach, we will earn the trust and respect of those we serve.
- Trauma-Informed: we believe the best way to support the needs of those we serve is to recognize and respond to the symptoms of trauma they exhibit.
- Empowerment: we believe the children we serve must feel in control of their situation and allowed to tell their truth.
- Safety: we believe in creating an environment where all feel comfortable sharing and are listened to, which creates optimal outcomes
- Collaboration: we believe children and families are best served when we all work together
- Inclusivity: we believe all voices and perspectives need to be considered and respected.
- Evidence-Based: we believe continuous learning and utilizing proven approaches ensures the best outcomes.
History
The York County Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) was established as a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit in 2003 and opened our doors to provide program services of forensic interviews and exams for alleged victims of child abuse in 2006.
