Beyond Borders: Sharing Child Abuse Prevention Education in Guatemala
This summer, the impact of Denver Children’s Advocacy Center reached far beyond Denver. In July, DCAC Bilingual Community Connector Katt Lovejoy returned to Coatepeque, Guatemala, where she continued a volunteer project helping local facilitators provide children and families with education about safety and child abuse prevention at Trifinio Center for Human Development. It was Katt’s second […]
Beyond 2,000 Interviews: How One Dedicated Leader Can Change Lives and a System
When most people hear that someone has conducted 2,000 forensic interviews or testified in court more than 100 times, they naturally focus on the numbers. For Hollie Reinhart, Director of Rapid Response and Forensic Interviewing at Denver Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC), those milestones almost slipped by unnoticed. “I knew it would happen sometime this year,” […]
More Than an Internship: Learning, Growing and Finding Purpose at DCAC
Every summer, Denver Children’s Advocacy Center welcomes interns who are eager to learn, grow and make a difference. They arrive with classroom knowledge, curiosity and a desire to help. They leave with something much deeper: a firsthand understanding of what it means to walk alongside children and families as they heal.
This summer, Louisa Fowler, Cinthia Alaniz, Sahira Silva and Yaileen Ruiz De Lira brought different educational backgrounds and experiences to DCAC, but they shared a common goal: to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.
Sharing Expertise to Better Serve Children: DCAC Presents at National Child Abuse Symposium
This spring, Hollie Reinhart, Director of DCAC’s Rapid Response Team, and Angel Gudeman, Bilingual Forensic Interview Manager, alongside Chris Curtis from the Denver District Attorney’s Office, were invited to present at the 3rd Annual Joint Symposium on Child Abuse & Neglect in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
The annual symposium brings together professionals from Children’s Advocacy Centers, law enforcement, child protection agencies, medical providers, mental health professionals, prosecutors, and other multidisciplinary team members to strengthen collaboration and improve outcomes for children impacted by abuse.
Summer at DCAC: Healing Through Creativity, Adventure, and Play
Healing doesn’t only happen in a therapy room. Sometimes it happens while painting a picture, cheering at a baseball game, building a bridge from everyday materials, or laughing alongside new friends.
This summer, Denver Children’s Advocacy Center’s Kids Groups have been creating opportunities for children to build confidence, express themselves, and simply enjoy being kids in safe, supportive environments.
How DCAC’s Family Market Supports Families’ Healing
When a child experiences abuse, the road to healing often involves much more than therapy appointments and forensic interviews.
Families who come to Denver Children’s Advocacy Center are frequently navigating some of the most difficult moments of their lives. They may also be dealing with housing instability, financial hardship, transportation challenges, in addition to caring for a child in crisis.
That’s why DCAC created the Family Market – a free resource where families can access essential items such as hygiene products, diapers, clothing, household supplies, food, and gift cards. The Family Market is built on a simple belief: when families have their basic needs met, they are better able to focus on healing.
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 Colorado Children’s Alliance. We talked with legislators about something we see every day in this work: when the response to child abuse is coordinated, trauma-informed, and centered around the child, […]
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.
Meet the Prevention Team: The People Helping Kids Stay Safe, Heard, and Empowered
At Denver Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC), prevention isn’t just a program – it’s a commitment to creating a community where children feel safe, supported, and empowered to use their voices.
Behind this work is a passionate team of educators and advocates who show up every day to teach, listen, and connect. Their work reaches thousands of children each year, but the impact goes far beyond numbers. It’s in the confidence a child finds to speak up. It’s in the tools a caregiver gains to have hard conversations. It’s in the small, powerful moments that help kids feel seen and valued.
We asked members of our prevention team to share what drives them and what they want children, families, and communities to know.
Prevention Starts Early: How DCAC Is Reaching Kids, Families, and Schools Across Denver
At Denver Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC), prevention is at the heart of everything we do. While we are here for children and families in the most difficult moments, we are equally committed to stopping abuse before it happens – by equipping kids, caregivers, and trusted adults with the tools to recognize, prevent, and respond to […]
Strengthening Early Healing: Child–Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) Training
At Denver Children’s Advocacy Center, we know that healing begins with connection. That’s why we’re excited to share that four of our clinicians – Amy Bell, Samantha Mastaler, Julia Urbina, and Emily Murphy – have begun the 18-month Child–Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) training and consultation process.
We spoke with Ashley Khan, Bilingual Child and Family Therapist, about what CPP is, why it matters, and what it means for the children and families we serve.
Hope in Action: DCAC’s 2025 Impact
DCAC’s 2025 Impact When people ask what Denver Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC) does, the answer is both simple and profound: we help children and families heal from trauma and move toward hope. In 2025, that mission reached thousands across our community. 13,076 children, caregivers, and community members were impacted through DCAC services, prevention programs, mental health […]
Walking Alongside Families: An Advocate’s Perspective
Walking Alongside Families: An Advocate’s Perspective By Elizabeth Lopez, Bilingual Family Advocacy Manager, Denver Children’s Advocacy Center One of the things I value most about my role at Denver Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC) is the privilege of walking beside families during some of the most painful and uncertain moments of their lives. No two stories […]
Standing With Children Affected by Human Trafficking
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Learn more about how DCAC’s team partners with the Denver Anti-Trafficking Alliance to support children and youth at risk of or experiencing human trafficking.