Who We Are

We provide FORENSIC INTERVIEWS, ADVOCACY, REFERRAL TO MEDICAL EVALUATION for child victim's of a crime.  We provide services to child victims of sexual abuse, severe physical abuse and child witness to homicides and/or other violent crimes.  Services may also be provided for CHILDREN AT RISK AND NON-OFFENDING FAMILY MEMBERS OR CAREGIVERS.  Services for non-offending family member or caregiver include crisis intervention, resource counseling, accompaniment, and referral assistance for any victim of a crime. 

We provide PREVENTION EDUCATION TRAININGS in regards to child sexual abuse and safe dating for various venues such as school setting, community service providers and professional educational institutions. 
  

UPDATES DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19 - CHENANGO CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER BUSINESS IS AS USUAL IN REGARDS TO PROVIDING CRISIS SERVICES IN CONJUNCTION TO  MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM (MDT) AGENCIES.   CRISIS SERVICES ARE NOT CURRENTLY AFFECTED BY THIS CHANGE, EXCEPT THAT WE WILL BE SCREENING ALL INDIVIDUALS ENTERING THE FACILITY IN ADDITION TO ALL INTERVIEWS WILL BE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.  AS WE MOVE THROUGH THE PANDEMIC, PROGRAMMING OF CHENANGO CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER THAT WERE SUSPENDED, SUCH AS WALK IN SERVICES, OUTREACH EVENTS, PREVENTION EDUCATION TRAINING'S AND THE EMPOWERED CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP WILL BE LIFTED, HOWEVER THE SERVICES MAY LOOK DIFFERENTLY FOR EXAMPLE TRAINING AND EMPOWERED CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP WILL  BE OFFERED ONLINE THROUGH ZOOM.  WE WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED THROUGH OUR WEBSITE & FACEBOOK ACCOUNT @CHENANGOCAC for updates.

INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING COUNSELING SERVICES THROUGH THE CHENANGO CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER WILL BE CONTACTED BY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER THERAPIST IN REGARDS TO MAKING ARRANGEMENTS FOR ONGOING SERVICES.   

​IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19 PLEASE REFER TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 24/7 HOTLINE @ 1-888-364-3065          

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Join us and gain important knowledge and insight into the issue plaguing children and adolescents within our community. During the month of October, the Child Advocacy Center Facebook Account @ChenangoCAC will be providing an educational series pertaining to Domestic Violence.  We will be collaborating with Liberty Resources, Help Restore Hope Center to provide information on the silence epidemic of Domestic Violence which is seeping into our community undetected.  Join us every Wednesday to understand the prevalence of domestic violence, myths, red flags, facts, impact on children and available community resources. 
The knowledge you gain may save a life. 

Educational Series Titled "Help Them Find The Light"

Join us every Wednesday for an educational series
on issues impacting children & youth within our community. 

In October, 2020 we will bring to you information on
Domestic Violence on our Facebook Account @ CHENANGOCAC.

If you are experiencing Domestic Violence and are in immediate danger, please call your local law enforcement agency.  If you have been or are experiencing domestic violence and would like support please call Help Restore Hope Center's 24 hour support line at 
1-855-966-9723.

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Established in 2010

The Chenango County Child Advocacy Center (CAC) was established in 2010 under Chenango County Catholic Charities Organization.  In October 2016, the CAC transitioned under the Crime Victims Assistance Program of Broome County (CVAC) who has been providing services for child and adult victims of a crime since 1997.  ​

Mission Statement

To provide a safe and child friendly environment and utilizing the resources and expert knowledge of the responding agencies to reduce the impact of trauma to child abuse victims and their family members/care givers. ​

Location

Office Hours & Support Line

Office Hours @ 8 Silver Street, Norwich NY 13815
      Monday through Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM 
      OFFICE # (607) 334-5437     
      
After-Hours Support Line
     24/7 SUPPORT LINE (607) 722-4256​