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What does
CACar do?

Through training, program guidance, advocacy and funding support, we strengthen Arkansas’ statewide safety net, helping guide children and families toward safety, justice and healing.

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Educate

We provide expert-led training and professional development to ensure MDT members and CAC staff respond with knowledge, confidence and compassion.

Innovate

We identify emerging needs and lead statewide initiatives that strengthen programs, improve systems and respond to the evolving challenges facing children and families.

Advocate

We advance laws, policies and sustainable funding that protect children and strengthen child abuse repsonse and prevention. 

Collaborate

We bring people together through fundraisers, awareness efforts and network events to support children and strengthen the child advocacy network. 

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Trainings and Programs

CACar offers free training, technical assistance and resources to CACs, MDTs and organizations throughout Arkansas to increase the effectiveness of Arkansas' response to child abuse and neglect. 

Statewide Initiatives
& Resources

CACar drives statewide initiatives and develops helpful resources that equip CACs and MDTs with innovative, evidence-based practices and foster stronger collaboration.

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Child Advocacy in Action

At the heart of our mission is a robust legislative foundation designed to protect Arkansas’ most vulnerable citizens. Our work is guided by the Arkansas Child Safety Center Act, which establishes the standards and statewide purpose for Child Advocacy Centers.

Events

From community events to fundraisers to awareness campaigns, CACar brings Arkansans together to protect children and strengthen the state’s child abuse response.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Child Advocacy Centers of Arkansas (CACar) helps local CACs by raising funds, training staff, providing program guidance and advocating for policies that benefit CACs and Arkansas children.

  • The CACar team is made up of eight staff members and a board of directors consisting of seven additional members. Visit the Our Team page to learn more.

  • Children's Advocacy Centers of Arkansas (CACar) advocate for child victims in Arkansas by supporting laws and policies that benefit child abuse victims or impact Arkansas' statewide response to child abuse.

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