Children's Advocacy Center of York County

Be a Part of Our Story: 

20 Years of Collaboration. 20 Years of Protecting Children.

Every child deserves a safe place to be heard.

During April's Child Abuse Prevention Month, we reflect on the importance of early intervention, compassionate care, and a community that stands behind its children. At the York County Children’s Advocacy Center, we provide that safe place: bringing together professionals and services under one roof to support children and families during some of their most difficult moments.

Through our core services, we work to reduce trauma, collaborate with team members, and guide families toward healing.

• Forensic Interviews are conducted by specially trained professionals in a neutral, child-friendly environment designed to gather information in a way that is developmentally appropriate and allows the child to share their experiences in their own words.
• Forensic Medical Exams and services ensure a child’s health, safety, and well-being, all while addressing any medical concerns related to abuse.
• Family Advocacy services support caregivers through the CAC and healing process, connecting them with resources, community referrals, and ongoing support.
• Prevention and Education initiatives empower children and families in our community with the knowledge and tools to recognize and prevent abuse.

The York County CAC facilitates a county-wide multidisciplinary team process to provide coordinated child abuse investigations. We provide services as part of a multidisciplinary team of partners. Each partner plays an important role in the process and delivery of child abuse investigations and support, trauma care and advocacy for child abuse victims and their caregivers in York County. Our partners include: York County Office of Children, Youth and Families; York County District Attorney's Office; Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA); Wellspan SAFE Team; Hanover Hospital; Memorial Hospital; York/Adams MH-IDD; Guardians Ad Litem; York County Chiefs of Police Association; Victim Assistance Center, a Program of the YWCA.

This year, as we celebrate 20 years of service, and reflect on where and when it all began, we invite you to be part of what comes next. Through Give Local York, we are working toward a goal of raising $20,000 to continue providing these essential services.

Your support ensures that no child has to face abuse alone, and that healing is always within reach.

Join us in our 20th year of impact!