PennCAC is the statewide organization supporting Children’s Advocacy Centers and multidisciplinary teams across Pennsylvania—bringing systems together so children receive coordinated, compassionate care when they need it most.
When a child experiences abuse, the response should be clear, coordinated, and focused on their well-being.
PennCAC works behind the scenes to make that possible.
We support Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) across Pennsylvania and help ensure that professionals—from law enforcement and child welfare professionals to medical and mental health providers—are working together, not in silos.
Our work focuses on:
Without coordination, the system can feel overwhelming—for both professionals and families. Children may have to repeat their story, to several different agencies, services may be delayed, and critical information may be missed.
When systems work together:
PennCAC exists to make that level of coordination possible across Pennsylvania.
