Since 1995, the Child Advocacy Center has been helping abused children begin their journey toward safety, healing, and justice.
Our mission is to support child abuse investigations, provide access to critical services, and raise community awareness to prevent and reduce child abuse and neglect in Southern Missouri. We envision a community where justice is accessible, prevention is possible, families are resilient, and children can heal.
The Child Advocacy Center is a safe space where children and teens can share what they have experienced or witnessed as a part of the investigative process.
1 in 10 children suffer from some form of abuse or neglect.
If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, contact the Missouri Child Abuse Hotline at 800-392-3738