Child Advocacy Center

What Child Advocacy Center does

Child Advocacy Center of Rockingham County (CACRC) is a private nonprofit organization founded in January 2000 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, accredited by the National Children's Alliance. It provides forensic interviews, family support coordination, crisis advocacy, and multidisciplinary case management for children aged 3–18 in Rockingham County who are alleged victims of sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, child sexual abuse material (CSAM), online sexual abuse, child sex trafficking, or witnesses to violent crime. Services are delivered free of charge from a single headquarters facility at 100 Campus Drive, Suite 11, Portsmouth, through a formal multidisciplinary team that integrates law enforcement, the Division for Children Youth and Families (DCYF), the Rockingham County Attorney's Office, and three crisis center partners (HAVEN, BRIDGES, YWCA). The organization served as the model for New Hampshire's statewide Child Advocacy Center rollout, which now provides 100% county coverage.

The underlying technology stack is minimal: a standard content-managed website with educational content (warning signs, body safety guides), a PayPal donation portal for one-time and recurring gifts, social media presence on Facebook and Instagram, and an email newsletter signup. There is no proprietary technology platform, mobile application, or API; the core offering is in-person forensic interviewing and case coordination rather than a software product. The organization employs 1–10 staff, led by Executive Director Dr. Maureen "Moe" Sullivan (17 years in role) and Director of Program Services Meghan Lennon, supported by a Family Support Specialist/Forensic Interviewer, an Intake Coordinator, and an 18-member Board of Directors.

CACRC's business model is donor-dependent rather than commercial. Revenue streams include individual donations, corporate event sponsorships, and proceeds from the annual Fore Kids Golf Classic (16th year, scheduled June 2026, having raised over $45,000 in its most recent iteration). There is no fee-for-service pricing because all services are provided free of charge; the pricing model is effectively a charitable contribution model. Marketing and outreach rely on organic social media, website content, email newsletters, community referral networks (DCYF, schools, healthcare providers, crisis centers), and the annual golf event. Cumulative impact includes 8,700+ children served since 2000, and a 40% increase in successful prosecution rates where a Child Advocacy Center is utilized (per National Children's Alliance).

Name

Child Advocacy Center

Legal name

Child Advocacy Center of Rockingham County

Website

https://cacnh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Child Advocacy Center of Rockingham County is a nonprofit, National Children's Alliance–accredited organization that provides free forensic interviews, family support, crisis advocacy, and multidisciplinary case coordination for child abuse victims aged 3–18 in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Advocacy and Victim Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Victim Services & Witness Assistance (Justice System) (BPAIAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH), Child Rights & Protection (BPADAGAG)

Keywords

• Child advocacy services
• Forensic interviewing
• Victim support services
• Abuse prevention education
• Multidisciplinary investigation

Headquarters

HQ city

Portsmouth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization is a nonprofit that relies on charitable donations from individuals, businesses, and foundations. The website features a PayPal donation portal for one-time and recurring donations.
2. Annual Fundraising Events: The Fore Kids Golf Classic is an annual charity golf tournament that raised over $45,000 in the most recent year. This event is a significant revenue generation activity, including player registrations, sponsorships, and raffle contributions.
3. Event Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors support the annual golf event and other initiatives, contributing financially in exchange for brand visibility at events and on the organization's website and marketing materials.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Child Advocacy Center of Rockingham County provides free, coordinated victim services for children affected by abuse. Its core offering is a single forensic interview conducted by trained staff in a child-friendly environment, supported by family support specialists, crisis advocacy (24-hour support line, accompaniment, shelter), and multidisciplinary team coordination that brings law enforcement, DCYF, the County Attorney's Office, and crisis centers together at one neutral location.

Product overview

The Child Advocacy Center of Rockingham County provides a coordinated set of victim services for children affected by abuse and violent crimes. The organization operates as a single integrated service model rather than a platform with modules. Core services include forensic interviewing conducted by trained staff in a child-friendly environment, family support specialist coordination, crisis center advocacy with 24-hour support capabilities, and multidisciplinary team coordination bringing together Law Enforcement, DCYF, Crisis Centers, and the County Attorney's Office at one location. The organization also provides community resource referrals and prevention education. All services work together to reduce child trauma through the multidisciplinary approach, with the forensic interview as the central service supported by family assistance and advocacy functions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Forensic Interview Services Trained forensic interviewers conduct one-on-one interviews with children in a child-friendly environment designed to obtain information without re-traumatizing them.
• Family Support Services Family Support Specialists coordinate supportive services for families going through the CAC process and act as liaison between families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Crisis Center Advocacy Crisis advocates provide 24-hour support lines, hospital/police/court accompaniment, confidential emergency shelter, and support groups for non-offending parents.
• Multidisciplinary Team Coordination Coordinates Law Enforcement, DCYF, Crisis Centers, and Rockingham County Attorney's Office in child abuse investigations at one neutral location.
• Community Resource Referrals Connects children and families with needed community resources including mental health services, legal aid, healthcare, and basic needs support.
• Child Abuse Prevention Education Educates community and partners on how to prevent child abuse through awareness programs and training.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% increase in successful prosecution of child abuse cases when a CAC is utilized
• +3 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• HAVENcoreOthersSexual assault and domestic violence crisis center offering violence prevention, a secure shelter, and support services to those in Rockingham and Strafford counties. Crisis Center Advocates from HAVEN are part of the CAC multidisciplinary team, providing accompaniment to the hospital, police department, or court, and operating a 24-hour support line and emergency shelter for non-offending family members.
• BRIDGEScoreOthersSexual assault and domestic violence crisis center serving the Salem area. Crisis Center Advocates from BRIDGES are integrated into the CAC multidisciplinary team to provide advocacy and support services to non-offending parents during the investigation process.
• YWCAcoreOthersSexual assault and domestic violence crisis center providing services in Manchester and Derry areas. Crisis Center Advocates from YWCA participate in the CAC multidisciplinary team, offering 24-hour hotline support, shelter, and accompaniment services.
• Division for Children, Youth and Families (DCYF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDCYF is a core member of the CAC multidisciplinary team. DCYF social workers conduct some forensic interviews, help develop safety plans and goals with families, and may refer families to counseling or other community services. DCYF Central Intake Unit receives abuse reports (800-894-5533).
• Rockingham County Attorney's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe County Attorney leads the multidisciplinary team and has final decision-making authority on whether charges will be filed. The prosecutor considers factors including child age and maturity, ability to testify, presence of physical evidence, and witness availability in determining prosecution strategy.
• Rockingham County Police DepartmentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolice departments have investigators assigned to the CAC multidisciplinary team who interview non-offending parents, suspects, other witnesses, and sometimes children. They gather evidence from scenes of alleged events and coordinate with other team members during investigations.
• Seacoast Mental HealthsecondaryOthersCommunity mental health agency serving Coastal Rockingham County that provides counseling, medication management, case management, emergency services, and community support. Listed as a referral resource for CAC families needing mental health services.
• Center for Life ManagementsecondaryOthersCommunity mental health agency for Interior Rockingham County providing counseling, medication management, case management, emergency services, and community support. Referenced as a resource for CAC families in the Derry and Salem areas.
• WaypointsecondaryOthersProvider of therapeutic counseling services for children, youth, adults, couples, and families with sliding scale/reduced fee rates available. Offices in Derry, Exeter, and Portsmouth. Also provides housing assistance for young adults.
• Families FirstminorOthersResource for low-income families providing primary health care and dental care in Portsmouth. Listed as a health and wellness resource for CAC families.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Childhelp: Childhelp operates national child-abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment programs, including hotline and family-support services. It is a broad incumbent in the same child-protection mission, but it is not a local forensic-interview CAC.

Others

• Prevent Child Abuse America: Prevent Child Abuse America focuses on child-abuse prevention, education, advocacy, and community support. It is an adjacent nonprofit peer because it addresses the same child-protection problem, although its primary emphasis is prevention rather than direct forensic investigations.
• National Children's Alliance: National Children's Alliance accredits and supports Child Advocacy Centers and promotes a multidisciplinary response to child abuse. It is an ecosystem comparator because it sets standards and connects the same CAC network, although it does not operate a single local service center like the subject.

Direct peers

• Dallas Children's Advocacy Center: Dallas Children's Advocacy Center provides coordinated forensic interviewing, medical, mental-health, and family-advocacy services for abused children. It is a direct regional peer because it serves the same child-abuse population through an integrated Child Advocacy Center model.
• Gateway Children's Advocacy Center: Gateway Children's Advocacy Center serves children and families through forensic interviews, medical evaluations, therapy, and family advocacy. Its integrated response to suspected child abuse is directly comparable to the subject's operating model.
• Children's Advocacy Center of Central Texas: Children's Advocacy Center of Central Texas provides forensic interviews, advocacy, therapy referrals, and coordinated services for children affected by abuse. It is a direct peer in the same nonprofit, multidisciplinary child-protection category.
• Children's Advocacy Center of North Texas: Children's Advocacy Center of North Texas delivers multidisciplinary child-abuse response services, including forensic interviews and family support, in the North Texas region. Its service model and target population closely match the subject's coordinated CAC approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Child-Advocacy-Center-of-Rockingham-County-Inc-184379096556
• Instagraminstagram.com/cacofrockinghamcounty
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/childadvocacycenterofrockinghamcounty

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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