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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. 

Story Time with the CAC

Throughout the month of April, CAC staff will be reading Don't Hug Doug at public libraries across Suffolk County.

Don't Hug Doug is a fun picture book that encourages conversations about consent and setting boundaries.

Dates and locations currently scheduled are:

• April 5 - Jamaica Plain
• April 9 - Central/Copley
• April 12 - Chelsea
• April 15 - Jamaica Plain
• April 26 - Revere
• April 28 - Grove Hall

Join us at one or more of these story times and learn more about body safety rules and talking to the children in your life about consent.

Free Webinar for Caregivers

In 2022, 1 in 7 youth shared their own nude images; of those youth, 1 in 3 did so with someone they believed to be an adult (Thorn, 2023).

Join this webinar on 4/2 to learn:

• How to talk with youth about sexting, online exploitation, and more;
• The laws in MA related to non-consensual image-sharing;
• How to respond in an effective way if your child’s nude image has been shared; and
• How to access support from the Children's Advocacy Center, Suffolk County's leading agency in child abuse prevention and response.

Recent Highlight

Maria Carolina Massiani (Mental Health Program Manager), Alex Spurlock (Clinician), and Catalina Perez (Director of Mental Health & Advocacy) recently attended the National Symposium on the Sexual Behavior of Youth: 'Be Curious, Not Judgmental' in Oklahoma. It was a powerful opportunity for our team to learn from experts, challenge misconceptions, and gain tools to create safer and more supportive environments for children.

The conference focused on promoting research, best practices, and multidisciplinary collaboration to support children and caregivers with curiosity, not judgement -- which is exactly how the CAC approaches the children and families we serve!

Staff Spotlight

Madeline Bacon, MSW, LICSW has been a Mental Health Clinician with the CAC for 3.5 years. She provides mental health services to children and families impacted by trauma, as well as consultation to the multidisciplinary teams that are coordinated by the CAC. 

Prior to her time here, Madeline held several roles working with children and families including as an Intensive Foster Care Social Worker and a Residential Clinical Case Manager.

As a Mental Health Clinician, Madeline is dedicated to providing high-quality and equitable clinical support that promotes safety and healing for children.