Supporting the Children of Pennsylvania
Child abuse doesn’t end in the moment—it can impact a child’s future for years to come. At PennCAC, we support Children’s Advocacy Centers so they can protect children, support families, and strengthen communities across Pennsylvania.
Whether you need help, guidance, or a way to make a difference, you’re in the right place.
If you’re concerned about a child or need support, we’ll help you take the next step.
Access training, resources, and support for professionals serving children and families.
Join us in protecting children and building safer communities across Pennsylvania.
If you’re worried about a child or facing a difficult situation, you don’t have to figure this out on your own.
Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) are safe, supportive places where children and families can get the help they need. Instead of navigating multiple systems alone, CACs bring together professionals—from law enforcement and child welfare professionals, to medical and mental health providers—to make sure children are heard, protected, and supported every step of the way.
PennCAC connects and supports these centers across Pennsylvania so families can access care that is coordinated, compassionate, and focused on what’s best for the child.
All services at Children’s Advocacy Centers are provided at no cost to children and families.
Locate a Children’s Advocacy Center near you and connect with trained professionals.
Learn what happens during a visit and how children and families are supported.
Understand how Children’s Advocacy Centers provide coordinated, child-focused care.
Behind every Children’s Advocacy Center is a network of professionals working together to protect children and support families.
PennCAC strengthens that network—so every child in Pennsylvania has access to consistent, high-quality care.
We provide guidance, coordination, and resources to help CACs operate effectively and serve their communities with confidence.
We equip professionals with the tools and knowledge they need to respond to child abuse with care, consistency, and expertise.
We help centers grow stronger, expand their reach, and lead in their communities.
We work to improve systems, raise awareness, and ensure children’s needs remain at the center of every response.
OUR IMPACT
Children’s Advocacy Centers supported statewide
Children served annually across Pennsylvania
Professionals trained each year
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Explore guidance, updates, and insights for professionals, partners, and communities.
Chris Kirchner, Executive Director of the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Pennsylvania (PennCAC), recently sat down with PCN’s On the Issues to talk about a topic that impacts child abuse survivors and their families — funding for Children’s Advocacy Centers.
In 2025, Children’s Advocacy Centers of Pennsylvania strengthened access to coordinated services for child abuse victims across the state.
Pennsylvania CACs are hosting child abuse prevention events this April. See what’s happening near you.
