Children’s Advocacy Center Survivor Support Fund
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. In an effort to raise awareness of the issue of child abuse and to raise funds for victims and their families, the Tulalip Foundation and the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) are asking for your support. The CAC services child victims of any crime, such as child physical and sexual abuse, neglect, drug endangerment, and witnessing violence, as well as their non-offending caregivers. The CAC provides critical services to these children, including advocacy, therapy, and case coordination to mitigate the impact of this trauma on a child.
When a child discloses abuse, it can disrupt every aspect of their life. They may need clothing and essential goods if they are temporarily moved to a new home, their caregiver may need gas to transport them to court and therapy appointments, or the family may need emergency shelter in order to get away from the abuser. If the abuser is a family member, a disclosure of abuse may result in a loss of support from the child’s family. The CAC may also provide financial assistance for school supplies and household bills so the family has one less thing to think about while supporting their child through this difficult time. A child’s safety and stability should not be impacted by them disclosing abuse and reaching out for help.
It is extremely important that CAC staff is able to offer tangible resources and financial assistance to these children and their non-offending caregivers. In order to offer the most comprehensive, flexible services possible, the CAC needs your help to continue to assist victims at a time when they are most vulnerable.
100% of your donation will go toward meeting the essential needs of children who have been victims of crime.