This website is dedicated to the memory of one of our agency founders, the late
Illinois State Senator, Scott Bennett
Vermilion County
Child Advocacy Center
Meet our Executive Director:
Jonathan L. Munoz
🌟 Meet Jonathan, a dedicated long-time member of the CAC and a proud Noncommissioned Officer in the Air Force! Not only does he serve our country, but he also shares his passion for his community by training young adults and children in Taekwondo. Join us in celebrating his commitment to service and community empowerment—he’s truly making a difference! 💪✨
IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY...
1-800-25-ABUSE (22873)
CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE
Please...do your part.
If you suspect a child you know could be abused or neglected, please call the DCFS hotline to make a report, or call 911 to make a police report.
You only have to have a suspicion, let the investigative team determine the facts in the case.
Resources
Below are websites that have an abundance of resources:
Children's Advocacy Centers of Illinois (CACI)
CACI is the Chapter for Illinois. They support, advocate, and educate all centers in Illinois. They manage pass through money from VOCA and DCFS funders.
Prevent Child Abuse
PCA Illinois
Prevent Child Abuse Illinois provides the leadership and support in child abuse prevention education.
National Children's Alliance (NCA)
NCA is the professional membership organization for all Children's Advocacy Centers. They create evidence-based standards for centers to follow to ensure all children are supported, heard and protected.
Illinois DCFS
Danville City Police Department
Vermilion County Sheriff's department
Below are pamphlets, infographs, and other resources:
Multi-Disciplinary Approach
Domestic Violence and Children Brochure
Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
Childhood Trauma and ACES
