Children’s Advocacy Center

About us

The Children’s Advocacy Center of Hidalgo County is dedicated to promoting awareness and providing resources for children and families affected by abuse and neglect. In the United States, 13,700 children are abused or neglected each day. Of that number, 5 children will die as a result of the abuse. Child abuse and neglect is not an isolated occurrence. It happens every single day in your own community. It may even be happening to a child you know. We believe that no child should ever be subject to the pain of abuse or the lasting emotional trauma it leaves behind. Our mission is to reduce the emotional trauma of child abuse victims by facilitating a multidisciplinary team approach, which supports the prevention of child abuse through community education and promotes the effective prosecution of those who perpetrate crimes against children. The Children’s Advocacy Center of Hidalgo provides support and assistance with:
Child Forensic Interviews
Child Forensic Evaluations and Assessments
Providing A Family Advocate and a Crime Victim Liaison
Crisis Intervention
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners
Mental Health Services
Prevention, Education and Outreach Programs