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

Step Up & Speak Out Benefit

Nearly 400 supporters and advocates came together for our Annual Step Up & Speak Out Benefit on October 17. It was an inspiring evening that raised an incredible $674,800 in critical funds for maintaining the CAC's free services for children who have experienced abuse and exploitation.

Holiday Resource Guide

The CAC's Family Resource Specialist, Gladys Sorto-Aviles, compiled a comprehensive list of opportunities for families to get the support they need this holiday season.

This list―available in English and Spanish―includes assistance with food, clothing, and gifts provided by numerous local organizations and agencies. Please share this helpful resource widely!

Upcoming Events

Join us in attending the Plymouth County Children's Advocacy Center are hosting for a specialized, one-of-kind two-day training series on Commercial Sexual Exploitation, Child Sexual Abuse Materials and the Judicial System. The series takes place November 7-8 and is intended for professionals serving children.

Recent Highlight

In September, our Executive Director, Annie Marcklinger-Gordon (center), hosted Amanda Teo (right), a Member of the CAC's Board of Trustees, and her dear friend Ling Hu-Kramer (left), to tour our space and learn more about how we're supporting the children and families of Suffolk County.

We are grateful to Amanda for sharing her passion for the CAC's work with her circle of friends and we truly appreciate the time Ling took to come see us and learn more about the CAC!

We love showing our space to those who are interested in seeing firsthand where healing begins for the children who come through our doors. If that sounds like you, be sure to reach out to Kim Sebastiao to schedule a tour!

Staff Spotlight

Catalina Gutierrez-Perez, MSW, LICSW recently celebrated her nine-year anniversary with the CAC. In her role as the Director of Mental Health and Family Advocacy, Catalina continuously amplifies the voices of children and families and is a critical support for families searching for mental health services.

Her leadership of the mental health program and expertise in specific interventions that support children who have experienced abuse are invaluable. She shares her knowledge in best practices for treating children who have experienced various types of abuse by presenting at state and national conferences.

The CAC is so grateful to have such a committed and dedicated leader for the mental health team!

Community Connections

Earlier this month, our friends at Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Boston hosted a free virtual Stop Block Talk training.

Thirty caregivers and community members attended to learn strategies for keeping the youth in their lives safe online.

Want to host a CAC training for your community? Contact Erica Chepulis or submit our online request form.

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