During our fiscal year 2023-2024, the center staff have provided over 6866 services to include forensic interviews, specialized interviews, medical exams,
victim advocacy, and counseling. Now looking ahead, Fall is in the air which means school is back in session and the holidays are just around the corner.
Here at the Lake Sumter Children's Advocacy Center, we are starting to prepare for the upcoming holidays including our annual Christmas Party for the children
and families we have served throughout the year. To be a part of the giving, follow the links to our Christmas wish lists on the last page of this newsletter.
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The wonderful Lake County Women's Advocates were featured on Channel 6 News, including an interview with LSCAC Executive Director, Brenda Crellen.
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The 2nd Annual "Caring for Kids" Ride was held on April 20, 2024 in Leesburg. This event was hosted by the Punishers LEMC 1776 Chapter and raised $5,500 to support local children through the Lake Sumter Children's Advocacy Center.
Thank you to the Punishers LEMC 1776 Chapter for hosting this amazing event, as well as the Leesburg Renegade chapter, Leesburg Police Department, Tavares Police Department, and Howie-in-the-Hills Police Department for their assistance.
Prevent child abuse by knowing the signs and raising awareness.
Call 1-800-96-ABUSE or report online at www.myflfamilies.com.
Many common beliefs about child abuse are completely false. Learn the truth.
Read a case study about an 11-year-old child who came to our CAC.
The mission of the Lake Sumter Children's Advocacy Center is to provide a child-friendly, community-based facility where a child victim can be safely interviewed, provided with crisis counseling, receive medical exams and long-term specialized therapy, when needed. We work together with agency representatives to provide child abuse victims with all necessary services in a single location.
Learn MoreWe offer crisis counseling, long-term, group and family therapy. Anyone can refer a child to our counseling program.
We provide forensic and specialized interviews, medical exams and psycho-social assessments in coordination with DCF and Law Enforcement.
We are forming a group of trained volunteers who provide comprehensive, coordinated victim support and advocacy services.
We rely on the support of volunteers during the Christmas season and for our reception desk. We are also seeking volunteers for our Victim Advocate Program.
When you purchase a "Stop Child Abuse" license plate, you help publicize the need to stop child abuse while supporting every CAC in the state of Florida.
We greatly appreciate donations of items used for child therapy sessions and the daily operations of the CAC, as well as gifts for our annual Children's Christmas Party. We have wishlists on Target and Amazon.
The CAC offers the opportunity to sponsor a child's therapy and this support helps us provide our services at no charge to the child victim and non-offending family members. Click the button below to donate now by Paypal or credit card.
We hold an annual fundraiser called "Bids 4 Kids" to raise operating funds for the entire year. We are always seeking sponsors and auction items for this event. Next event: 3/7 to 3/9/24