ADVOCACY | CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER - MCHENRY COUNTY
1 South Virginia Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Eligibility
Required documents
Hours
Languages
English, Spanish
Application process
Referrals to the CAC for investigative purposes are only accepted from law enforcement agencies (local, state, and federal) or child protection services (DCFS)
Fees
None
Service area
Mchenry County, Illinois
Description
Assists DCFS, law enforcement, and the States Attorney's Office in coordinating the investigation and prosecution of child sexual abuse/assault and/or severe physical abuse cases in McHenry County.
Provides the only approved site for forensic interviewing of child victims and provides advocacy for clients who may be involved in the judicial process. Also coordinates and provides advocacy for conducting specialized medical exams with qualified providers for alleged child victims of abuse.
Counseling (trauma based and abuse assessments) for survivors and non-offending family members is provided through a linkage agreement with a local agency of therapeutic services.
Services also include a crisis response through the McHenry County Crisis Line.
Date of Last Formal Update
09/20/2025
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Providing organization
CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER - MCHENRY COUNTY
Assists DCFS, law enforcement, and the States Attorney's Office in coordinating the investigation and prosecution of child sexual abuse/assault and/or severe physical abuse cases.