The Family Advocacy Program provides services to non-offending caregivers of children interviewed at The Crawford CAC. A Family Advocate will meet with the non-offending caregiver while their child is being interviewed.

Some services provided by our Family Advocates include:

• A supportive, welcoming, and friendly environment.
• Emotional support and crisis counseling.
• Referrals for counseling or any other services needed (i.e. domestic violence shelters, parenting classes, restraining orders, housing, etc.).
• Information about victim rights and compensation.
• Information about the child protection and criminal justice systems.
• Education about age-appropriate sexual behavior.
• Follow-up support and help, as needed.

Family Advocates are nationally certified and receive ongoing training to ensure their skills and information are current.