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Advocacy | Sangamon County Child Advocacy Center

1101 East Monroe Street, Springfield, IL 62703

Eligibility

Open to children ages 3 through 17 who have been reported as victims of sexual abuse, physical abuse, or have been a witness to a violent crime; The Sangamon County Child Advocacy Center can only provide a forensic interview or services to children who have been referred by DCFS or Law Enforcement

Required documents

Varies by service
(217) 381-5176

Voice - Alternate Number

(217) 522-2241

Voice - Main Phone

(217) 753-6666

Voice - Alternate Number

https://sangamonil.gov/departments/a-c/child-advocacy-center

Application process

Referrals through DCFS and law enforcement only; Visit website for information

Fees

None

Service area

Sangamon County, IL
Christian County, IL
Logan County, IL
Menard County, IL

Description

Provides a safe, child focused setting for investigations of child abuse, ensure victims and their families receive quality services, and raise awareness in the community to combat child abuse.

The victim advocates provide services to victims and their non-offending family members from the time the case is opened through disposition. They also assess needed service referrals, provide medical and court advocacy, and keep the victim and family members up to date on the status of the case.

Some of the services provided by advocates are:

- Assistance filing an order of protection.

- Setting up a follow up medical exam.

- Court accompaniment.

- Case updates.

- Assistance finding counseling.

Providing organization

Sangamon County Child Advocacy Center

Provides a safe, child focused setting for investigations of child abuse, ensure victims and their families receive quality services, and raise awareness in the community to combat child abuse.