The CAC of Suffolk County supports the health and wellbeing of the children and families of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop. Each month we'll share highlights and updates to help you better understand how you are part of the healing and justice we see every day.

Featured News

2023 Step Up & Speak Out

On October 12, nearly 400 gathered at the Mandarin Oriental to raise awareness and critical funds for the CAC. Guests, along with over 90 generous sponsors committed prior to the event, donated a record-breaking total of more than $750,000 in support of the children and families we serve.

Support for Youth Experiencing Online Exploitation

The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office, Children’s Advocacy Center of Suffolk County, and our federal, state, transit and local law enforcement partners throughout Boston, Chelsea, Revere and Winthrop support youth who experience online exploitation.

We will respond in a trauma-informed and supportive way, that provides you with the help and services you need and deserve.

Resources are available locally and online to help youth, caregivers, and community members understand and address online risks.

Get More Info & Resources

Pre-School PSB Services Available Soon

Mental Health Clinicians Marcela Familiar-Bolaños (left) and Alex Spurlock (right) along with Director of Mental Health & Advocacy Catalina Gutierrez-Perez (center) received scholarships to attend the University of Oklahoma's specialized training to provide Problematic Sexual Behavior-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (PSB-CBT) to pre-school-aged children.

This means soon, the CAC will begin accepting referrals for children ages 3-6 who are exhibiting problematic sexual behaviors, making us the only CAC in Massachusetts providing PSB-CBT for pre-school children as an in-house service.

Learn More About PSB-CBT

Community Connections

On September 23, the Boston Teachers Union held its 10th Annual Back to School Fair. At the event 40,000 books and activities were given to Boston Public School families while they enjoyed food and music.

The CAC was one of several organizations present to provide families with information and resources.

Inside the CAC

Recent Highlight

Last month, Training Program Manager, Erica Chepulis, and Support to End Exploitation Now (SEEN) Case Coordinator, Sophie Jordan, delivered an Exploitation in the Virtual Word training for the 9 Pediatric Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (Pedi-SANE) from CACs across the Commonwealth. The Pedi-SANEs left the training with a better understanding of what the children they examine experience when they are exploited online.

Staff Spotlight

The Step Up & Speak Out Benefit was a wonderful opportunity to not only celebrate former CAC Executive Director Susan Goldfarb, but also the CAC's compassionate and dedicated staff. Staff enjoyed greeting supporters and seeing the overwhelming generosity honoring their incredible work.

Stay tuned to our socials for more photos from our official photographer Iris MacKinnon Photography.

Upcoming Event

In collaboration with the Boston Public Schools Office of Health & Wellness, the CAC and the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office is holding a virtual Stop Block Talk workshop on November 8 from 6:00-7:30 p.m.

The free workshop is for adults only and live Spanish translation will be available.

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