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Let there be peace in every child's home this holiday season Click article title and read on to find ways you can support the valuable work of CAC Kentucky. By Laura Kretzer Chief Strategy Officer/Interim CEO Children's Advocacy Centers of Kentucky While many children in Kentucky unwrap joy during the holidays, far too many are carrying trauma that reshapes their childhood and their future. For these children, the greatest gifts are not toys or treats, but safety, love, and healing. In the United States, 1 in 7 children will experience abuse or neglect. Children who experience abuse are more likely to experience poor physical and mental health outcomes in the future. Abuse is not a singular occurrence; it is a burden that children carry into adulthood and across generations. Withproper identification, education, treatment, prosecution of perpetrators and healing of victims, Kentucky is at the forefront of the fight against child abuse, and leading the charge is Children's Advocacy Centers of Kentucky. The Children's Advocacy Centers of Kentucky (CAC Kentucky) is the unifying force behind 15 regional Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs) across the Commonwealth, ensuring they have the resources, training, and support needed to effectively serve child victims of abuse. From Kentucky's smallest towns to its largest cities, each center is equipped to provide forensic interviews, victim support, advocacy, medical evaluations and mental health services - all within one child-friendly location. In alignment with the national model for a coordinated and comprehensive response, each child receives care from a multidisciplinary team of professionals working together to create the best outcome for that individual child. Each year, Kentucky's CACs serve abuse victims from all 120 counties, demonstrating how immediate access is essential to hope and healing. This case highlights how the CAC model can protect a child: When a CAC staff member reviewed a report of child abuse to determine the need for services, they immediately contacted the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) Specialized Investigations Worker, who was already en-route to the home where the alleged abuse took place. The worker was able to coordinate bringing the 12-year-old girl to the local CAC for services, including a forensic interview, as soon as initial contact was made. The CAC ensured that the assigned detective was also included in this initial response. The forensic interview process revealed that the child required an urgent medical examination. CAC staff ensured the child would not have to tell their story again during the exam, reducing further trauma. The family advocate also made an immediate referral for trauma-focused therapy. This rapid and coordinated response ensured the child's immediate safety and well-being, while also strengthening the criminal case. The team's prompt collaboration allowed the child to access immediate protection and support following her disclosure, reinforcing her courage to speak out. During the season of giving we must not forget about our most vulnerable members of society. Investing in our children is investing in the future. Through education and advocacy, we can see a future in which less children are abused and the cycle is broken. Through donations, CAC Kentucky can continue the path to healing for children who have faced abuse and neglect.While CAC Kentucky does receive critical government funding, the work is not possible without generous gifts from community members who believe in the power of our work. How can you support the valuable work of CAC Kentucky during this holiday season? Educate yourself on the work the centers do throughout the state by visiting https://cackentucky.org. Get involved with your local center through volunteer or fundraising opportunities. Together, we can make the season a little brighter for our children, give them the future they deserve and support families that need it the most. This story was posted on 2025-12-24 11:09:16
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