ADVOCACY | 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.
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.
Physical Address
1101 East Monroe Street, Springfield, IL 62703
Hours
Mon 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Wed 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Thu 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm;
Voice
Application process
Referrals through DCFS and law enforcement only; Visit website for information
Fee
None
Required documents
Varies by service
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
Languages
English
Service area
Menard County, Illinois
Christian County, Illinois
Sangamon County, Illinois
Logan County, Illinois
Agency info
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.