Children’s Advocacy Center

What Children’s Advocacy Center does

Children's Advocacy Center of Collier County (d/b/a Collier CAC) is a Florida-incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1986 and headquartered in Naples, Florida, operating as the designated Child Protection Team for Collier County under contract with the Florida Department of Children and Families. The organization delivers a multidisciplinary continuum of child-abuse response services — forensic interviews, medical evaluations by a board-certified pediatrician, evidence-based trauma therapy (TF-CBT, CPP, EMDR, Nurturing Parenting Program), family and court advocacy, and prevention education — all provided at no charge to child victims (primarily ages 0–17) and their non-offending caregivers.

Its core operating model is co-located service delivery: forensic interviewers, licensed clinicians, family advocates, law enforcement (Collier County Sheriff's Office), and the State Attorney's Office collaborate inside a single workflow to reduce child re-traumatization and produce prosecution-grade evidence, which the organization cites as driving an 87% trial conviction rate and 91% non-reoffense rate among Nurturing Parenting Program graduates. Therapy is delivered by clinicians with specialized trauma credentials under a Psy.D.-level clinical supervisor across three Naples-area sites and one Immokalee branch, with ~1,400 children and family members served annually and over 2,000 therapy hours delivered in 2025.

Revenue is generated entirely through donations, grants, and events rather than fees: streams include individual donations, corporate sponsorships (Arthrex, First Horizon Bank, Sunmaster of Naples), private and community foundation grants (Naples Children & Education Foundation, Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, United Way of Collier County), state government funding (Florida DCF, Children's Network of Southwest Florida), and signature events including Pinwheels @ the Pier, Coconut Classic, and Circle of Friends Walk. Distribution is direct and regional — families access services via walk-in, a 24/7 crisis hotline, or referrals from healthcare partners (Healthcare Network, The Wright Center for Community Health) and government agencies. The organization is currently capital-raising for a new trauma-informed facility to replace its primary site destroyed by Hurricane Ian in 2022.

Name

Children’s Advocacy Center

Legal name

Children's Advocacy Center of Collier County

Website

https://caccollier.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Collier CAC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Naples, Florida, delivering free, multidisciplinary child-abuse response services — forensic interviews, medical evaluations, trauma therapy, and court advocacy — to over 1,400 child victims and families annually across Collier County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Welfare Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Child Welfare, Foster Care & Adoption Services (BPAGAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC), Family Coaching, Parent-Mediated & Home Visiting EI Services (EDACAFAJ), Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy) (EDAJALAK)

Keywords

• Child abuse services
• Trauma therapy
• Forensic interviews
• Family advocacy
• Nonprofit child welfare

Headquarters

HQ city

Naples

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and monthly donations from individuals supporting child abuse prevention and treatment services.
2. Corporate and Foundation Grants: Funding from corporate partners (Arthrex, Sunmaster of Naples, First Horizon Bank) and foundations (Naples Children Foundation, Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, United Way of Collier County).
3. Event Fundraising: Revenue from events like Circle of Friends Walk, Coconut Classic golf tournament, and Pinwheels @ the Pier sponsorship.
4. Government Funding: Supported by The Children's Network of Southwest Florida and the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Children's Advocacy Center of Collier County provides free, multidisciplinary services to child abuse victims and their non-offending caregivers, integrating forensic interviews, medical evaluations, trauma-focused therapy, court and family advocacy, and parent education under one roof. All services are delivered at no cost to children and families in Collier County, with a 24/7 crisis hotline for abuse reporting. The organization also conducts community awareness, prevention training, and fundraising events to support operations.

Product overview

The Collier Children's Advocacy Center operates as a coordinated, multidisciplinary service provider offering four core programs: Child Protection Team (forensic interviews and medical exams), Child/Family/Court Advocacy, Therapy Services, and Parenting & Education Programs. All services are provided free of charge. The organization functions as a hub bringing together forensic interviewers, licensed therapists, family advocates, pediatricians, and partner agencies to serve child victims of abuse. Therapy Services includes multiple evidence-based modalities (TF-CBT, CPP, EMDR, Nurturing Parenting Program). The Center also conducts community awareness events and is currently fundraising for a new purpose-built facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Child Protection Team Coordinated forensic interviews and medical evaluations for children when abuse is suspected, bringing together medical providers, forensic interviewers, and partner agencies in one child-friendly space to preserve evidence and reduce trauma. Provided free of charge to children and families in Collier County.
• Child, Family & Court Advocacy Advocacy services providing children and families with guidance through the investigation and legal process, connecting them to community resources, and supporting them through court proceedings. Free of charge for abuse victims and non-offending caregivers in Collier County.
• Therapy Services Evidence-based trauma therapy for child survivors, their siblings, and non-offending caregivers, delivered using Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and psychological evaluations. Provided free of charge.
• Parenting & Education Programs Parent education including the Nurturing Parenting Program, offering group classes, online sessions, and in-home support to strengthen parenting skills and prevent abuse. 91% of parents who complete the program do not re-offend. Provided free of charge.

Quantifiable outcome

• 87% conviction rate in cases that went to trial
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor, major and core.

• Skillets RestaurantsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChange for Children campaign where store matches patron donations to support children served.
• Harmon-Meek GalleryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting art therapy programs for children in the CAC.
• Thornburg WellnessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKeeping children and families safe and healthy for over 15 years in the community.
• The Wright Center for Community HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoined Institute for Healthcare Improvement's Collective Action Collaborative to integrate social care into healthcare delivery, working together on resource screenings for patients under 21.
• Healthcare NetworkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider partner for referrals and coordinated care, with Dr. Salvatore Anzalone serving on CAC board as VP of Clinical Business Development.
• Collier County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement partner with Chief Chris Roberts serving as CAC Board Vice Chair; close collaboration on child protection cases and investigations.
• Department of Children and Families (DCF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner for coordinated child welfare response and case management.
• State Attorney's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProsecutorial partner contributing to 87% conviction rate through close collaboration on child abuse cases.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• National Children's Alliance: National accrediting body and member network for children's advocacy centers; comparable as the umbrella organization under which CACs like Collier CAC operate, providing standards, training, and advocacy that mirror the operational model.
• Childhelp: National nonprofit focused on child abuse prevention, treatment, and advocacy; comparable as a broader incumbent in the same mission space with hotline, residential, and education services that overlap with CAC functions.
• Prevent Child Abuse America: National organization promoting child wellbeing and preventing abuse through advocacy, research, and the Healthy Families America home-visiting network; adjacent peer that shares the abuse-prevention mission and operates family-support programs comparable to the Nurturing Parenting Program.
• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC): National nonprofit that operates a hotline, case management, and forensic services for missing and exploited children; comparable as a broader incumbent whose mandate and casework overlap with CAC forensic and advocacy functions.
• CASA (National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association): National organization that trains volunteer advocates to represent abused and neglected children in court; a comparable peer in the child-welfare advocacy ecosystem that mirrors CAC's court-advocacy function at national scale.

Direct peers

• The National Children's Advocacy Center (Huntsville, AL): The original model children's advocacy center, offering forensic interviews, therapy, and multidisciplinary services to abused children; directly comparable to Collier CAC in mission, multidisciplinary team structure, and service mix.
• Florida Network of Children's Advocacy Centers: Statewide chapter of the CAC movement coordinating and funding Florida's children's advocacy centers; directly comparable as the parent network that supports, trains, and represents Collier CAC within the Florida system.

Emerging players

• Darkness to Light: National nonprofit focused on child sexual abuse prevention education and training; comparable as a peer in the child-abuse response ecosystem that delivers community training and prevention content, a service line Collier CAC also offers through public presentations.
• Rady Children's Hospital Chadwick Center for Children & Families: Hospital-based child abuse treatment and research center providing forensic exams, therapy, and training; comparable as a multidisciplinary pediatric trauma provider with overlapping service lines (forensic evaluation, evidence-based therapy) and similar clinical expertise.

Regional players

• The Shelter for Abused Women & Children: Collier County-based nonprofit providing shelter, advocacy, and counseling to survivors of domestic violence; a regional peer that shares the abuse-response mission and overlapping client base, and is identified as a former employer of CAC clinical staff.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CACCOLLIER
• Facebookfacebook.com/childrensadvocacycentercollier

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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