Lake Sumter Children's Advocacy Center

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LAKE SUMTER CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER

We can't change what happened, but we can change what happens next. We need your support!

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HELP PREVENT FURTHER CHILD ABUSE

KNOW THE SIGNS OF ABUSE

Prevent further child abuse by knowing the signs and raising awareness in your community.

LCSAC Spring-Summer Newsletter

Learn more about our CAC and get updates on what's happening in the latest edition of our newsletter!

From our director:
Dear Valued Members of our Community,
As Director, I want to express my appreciation for your continued dedication to our mission and philosophy. Our mission is "to seek truth, heal wounds and instill hope that children may thrive in their trauma recovery and excel in life."...

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Punishers "Caring for Kids" Ride

The Punishers LEMC 1776 Chapter's 3rd Annual Caring for Kids Charity Motorcycle Ride is Saturday, April 19, 2025!

This amazing fundraising event benefits our CAC and brings together bikers, law enforcement, veterans, and community members to support children in need, providing resources for those affected by abuse and neglect. Participants will enjoy a scenic motorcycle ride, camaraderie, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

The Ride will begin and end in Leesburg, FL and you can also enjoy a 50/50, Raffles, Food Trucks and Door Prizes!

Registration: 8:00 am
KSU (kick stands up): 10:00 am
Rider: $20
Passengers: $10

Visit their Facebook page for more information

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

From the National Children's Alliance:
#ItsYourBusiness asks you to take responsibility for safe kids. Look for the signs of child abuse, and learn what it takes to make the report. Whether you're a teacher, doctor, family member, counselor, coach, or just a friend, you can't depend on anyone else to do something about what might be happening. Suspect child abuse? Don't for a second think this is none of your business.

Get more information at:
www.nationalchildrensalliance.org

Know the Signs

Prevent child abuse by knowing the signs and raising awareness.

Report Child Abuse

Call 1-800-96-ABUSE or report online at www.myflfamilies.com.

Common Myths

Many common beliefs about child abuse are completely false. Learn the truth.

"This Place Believes Kids"

Read a case study about an 11-year-old child who came to our CAC.

ABOUT US

We can't change what happened, but we can change what happens next.

WHO WE ARE

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.

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Our Services

All services are provided at no charge.

COUNSELING & THERAPY

We offer crisis counseling, long-term, group and family therapy. Anyone can refer a child to our counseling program.

CHILD PROTECTION TEAM

We provide forensic and specialized interviews, medical exams and psycho-social assessments in coordination with DCF and Law Enforcement.

VICTIM ADVOCATE PROGRAM

We are forming a group of trained volunteers who provide comprehensive, coordinated victim support and advocacy services.

Get Involved with our CAC

Despite our best efforts, child abuse continues to occur. We greatly appreciate any support you can offer in this very important effort for the children of Lake and Sumter Counties.

This is a place that believes kids - quote from 11 year old child

HOW TO HELP

If you'd like to help in any way, you can call us at (352) 323-8303 or email us at info@cac4kids.org. Financial contributions and donations of items to the Lake Sumter Children's Advocacy Center are tax deductible. Our Center is a 501 (c)(3) private non-profit agency.

VOLUNTEER

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.

"STOP CHILD ABUSE" LICENSE PLATE

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.

DONATE ITEMS

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.

SPONSOR A CHILD

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.

BIDS 4 KIDS: ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

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: 3/6 to 3/8/25

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