Our Mission
Our mission is to Prevent Abuse, Strengthen Families, and Restore Childhood.
About 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 13 boys will experience sexual abuse at some point in childhood.
Denver Department of Human Services responded to over 4400 reports of child abuse last year.
We provided 4,796 mental health treatment sessions and 740 forensic interviews last year.
About Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs)
*Statistics taken from the Centers for Disease Control and the Denver Department of Human Services.
News and Updates
From Isolation to Healing: A Mom’s Story of Hope, Resilience, and Recovery
At Denver Children’s Advocacy Center’s 2026 Swing for Hope event, one of the most powerful moments of the evening came when Brittany took the stage to share her family’s story.
Her words were honest, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful. They reminded everyone in the room why Denver Children’s Advocacy Center exists, and why access to specialized support can make all the difference for children and families navigating trauma.
Colorado Is Strengthening How We Support Children After Abuse
By Will Braunstein, Executive Director Earlier this year, I joined Child Advocacy Center leaders from across Colorado at the State Capitol for Hill Day with
The Journey of Healing: Inside DCAC’s Treatment Team
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month
When a child walks through the doors of Denver Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC), they are often facing one of the most difficult moments in their life. What happens next is something many people never see, but it’s where healing begins.
At DCAC, our Treatment Team meets children and families in that moment and walks alongside them as they begin to rebuild a sense of safety, trust, and hope.
