Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) are community-based, child-friendly, and trauma-informed organizations that coordinate a multidisciplinary response to child maltreatment allegations. CACs deliver a best practice model that bring together CPS investigators, law enforcement, forensic interviewers, prosecutors, family advocates, medical and mental health professionals to provide a coordinated, comprehensive response to victims and their caregivers. 
CACs have found success providing a safe, neutral environment for children and their families where the child’s well-being is a priority. At a CAC, children can speak to a forensic interviewer who is trained to understand child development, how to manage bias, and is knowledgeable in addressing secondary trauma and other best practices for interviewing children. This multidisciplinary team approach results in better outcomes for child abuse investigations.
For additional information please contact us at 360.249.0005.
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The CAC Program has a dedicated Fax number of: (360) 249-8424.
Civil Rights and Non-Discrimination Statement: We operate our programs and services in compliance with federal nondiscrimination laws. No person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, language, disability, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age will be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any of our programs. Our organization’s culture is inclusive. Civil rights, equality and justice are crucial to the efforts of our organization.
To file a complaint to our organization: Email: director@harborconnections.org. Mail: Connections, a Center for Healthy Families, Attn: Director 514 E. Broadway Ave, Montesano WA 98563.
To file a complaint to the State of Washington: Contact director@cacwa.org or contact your local representative.
To file a complaint at the Federal Level: Write a letter to the Office for Civil Rights, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice (ORC). 810 7th Street NW, Washington DC 20531. You can also call 202.307.0690 (Voice) or 202.307.2027 (TDD/TTY). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may also contact OCR through the Federal Relay Service at 800.877.8339 (TTY), 877.877.8982 (Speech) or 800.845.6136 (Spanish)
