The LCCAC currently serves 400 children a year acting upon our mission. Don't be fooled. Child abuse does occur in our community. Unfortunately, our statistics prove it.

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The Larimer County Child Advocacy Center (LCCAC) reduces trauma to children during child abuse investigations. We provide a child-friendly setting for forensic interviews & the coordination of services while ensuring children and families receive effective and sensitive support.

What's New?                                                                                     

  • UPCOMING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES! Call with questions: 970.407.9739.

                     LUNCH WITH THE CAC:   All presentations are 12 Noon - 1:30 PM

                     Download a complete list of upcoming presentations HERE.

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  • High Five!

    We’re announcing a new giving program that allows you to donate at least $5.00 online (of course, you’re not limited to that). By joining our “High Five Club” you will receive our quarterly newsletter and be assured that you are doing your part to help abused, neglected children get the help they need to recover and live happy, fulfilled lives.  Click on the High Five icon to make your $5.00 contribution and join the High Five Club today!  Please note in the Comments box on our Donation page that you are joining the High Five Club and THANK YOU!

  • Purchase Gift Cards online & raise funds for Larimer County Child Advocacy Center.

       Click on the logo to the left, and support LCCAC with your everyday       purchases...without spending a penny more!  Just purchase gift cards through this online portal for yourself, family, friends, and up to 8% of your purchase price is donated to LCCAC.  Use gift cards for groceries, gasoline, home decorating, dining and all kinds of shopping. Tell all your friends.

  • Thanks to Collins Custom Builders and Construction for helping us raise funds in this year's BuildIt for the Children campaign.

What Does Our Mission Mean?

The LCCAC is dedicated to:

  • Ensuring that victims of child abuse and their non-offending family members have access to support and services in a safe, compassionate, and respectful environment.
  • Helping obtain timely and appropriate services to children in cases of alleged child abuse. Services may include: forensic interviewing, assistance by law enforcement, social services, medical help and counseling professionals.
  • Working to prevent child abuse through education and social acknowledgement that child abuse is a problem in all communities.
  • Serving as an informational source for those unsure of how to report child abuse.
  • Acting as an educational resource to the community about child abuse.

History

The Larimer County Child Advocacy Center is an inspiring example of a successful public/private partnership. In 1994, a community task force began meeting to find a better way to serve children involved in child abuse investigations and their families. After a year of information gathering and review, the group recommended establishing a center where teams would provide children and families coordinated services in a child-friendly setting. In January of 1997, their recommendation became a reality when the Child Advocacy Center first opened its doors on a small house on West Myrtle Street in Fort Collins.

At the Child Advocacy Center, detectives/investigators, caseworkers, and prosecutors work side by side, forming an expert response team that puts children's needs first.