childsafe center-cac

What childsafe center-cac does

ChildSafe Center-CAC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Child Advocacy Center founded in 2003 and headquartered in Winchester, Virginia, with a satellite office in Woodstock. The organization operates the National Children's Alliance Child Advocacy Center model, delivering a coordinated, child-focused response to child abuse allegations through formal Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) agreements with local law enforcement, prosecutors, child protective services, victim advocates, and medical providers across Winchester and Shenandoah County.

Its three core services are Forensic Interviewing, conducted by specially trained interviewers using developmentally sensitive, MDT-coordinated protocols that minimize the number of interviews a child must endure; Therapy & Teletherapy, built on the evidence-based Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) model with caretaker participation; and Training, which provides scholarships to MDT professionals, peer review for forensic interviewers, and community education. Supporting functions include volunteer programs (Therapy Buddies, Program Support, Toy Specialist) and downloadable agency referral resources.

The center is funded through donations, United Way support, and event-based fundraising (annual Superhero 5K). All services are provided free of charge to families; there are no fees, contracts, or pricing tiers. The six-person staff operates from two physical facilities and works within an accredited ecosystem that includes the National Children's Alliance and Children's Advocacy Centers of Virginia. Quantified impact includes a documented community cost savings of $1,318 per investigation achieved through MDT coordination.

Name

childsafe center-cac

Legal name

ChildSafe Center-CAC

Website

https://childsafecenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ChildSafe Center-CAC is a Winchester, Virginia-based nonprofit Child Advocacy Center that delivers coordinated forensic interviewing, TF-CBT therapy, and MDT training to child abuse victims and families across Winchester and Shenandoah County, free of charge.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Advocacy Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGABAG

Child Protection & Child Rights

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/International Development & Poverty Alleviation

SECONDARYBPADAGAG

Child Rights & Protection

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Human Rights, Democracy & Governance

Keywords

• Child advocacy services
• Forensic interviewing
• Trauma therapy
• Multidisciplinary team coordination
• Child abuse investigation

Headquarters

HQ city

Winchester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, the center relies on donations from individuals, businesses, and organizations. Donations are tax deductible.
2. United Way Funding: Receives funding support through United Way partnerships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ChildSafe Center-CAC is a nonprofit Child Advocacy Center that provides child-focused investigation, prosecution, and treatment services for child abuse cases. Its core offerings are Forensic Interviewing (coordinated investigative interviews by specially trained professionals), Therapy & Teletherapy (evidence-based TF-CBT treatment for abuse victims and their non-offending caretakers), and Training for multidisciplinary team professionals and the community. All services are delivered at no cost to families through a coordinated Multidisciplinary Team approach in a child-friendly facility.

Product overview

ChildSafe Center-CAC is a nonprofit Child Advocacy Center that provides a coordinated, child-focused approach to the investigation, prosecution, and treatment of child abuse. The organization operates as a single integrated service offering centered around three core services: Forensic Interviewing (coordinated investigative interviews using developmentally sensitive methods), Therapy & Teletherapy (including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and Training (for MDT professionals and community). Supporting services include volunteer programs, therapy referrals, and community education. The center works as part of a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) with law enforcement, prosecutors, child protective services, and medical/mental health providers to minimize trauma to child victims.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Forensic Interviewing Coordinated investigative interviews conducted by specially trained professionals using developmentally sensitive methods to obtain accurate, detailed information from children about abuse allegations. Conducted in child-friendly spaces with MDT coordination to minimize the number of interviews a child must endure. Service is provided at no cost to families.
• Therapy & Teletherapy Therapeutic treatment programs tailored to the unique needs of each child who has suffered abuse, including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), an evidence-based model that teaches coping skills, educates about trauma, and involves both child victims and their non-offending caretakers in treatment. Includes teletherapy delivery options.
• Training Training and education services for community members and professionals involved in child abuse investigations and treatment, including scholarships to MDT professionals, peer review for forensic interviewers, resource library access, and community awareness presentations.
• Volunteer Programs Structured volunteer opportunities supporting the center's operations, including Therapy Buddies (interacting with children during caregiver sessions), Program Support (data entry into case tracking database), Toy Specialist (cleaning and organizing toys), and Special Events assistance.
• Referral for Therapy Services Formal referral documentation for therapy services that agencies can download and submit to the center. Available for MDT jurisdictions and other cases where children have been exposed to trauma and abuse.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saves $1318 per investigation through MDT coordination
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

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

• National Children's Alliance (NCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational membership organization providing accreditation, standards, and support for Children's Advocacy Centers across the United States. ChildSafe Center operates as part of the NCA network.
• Children's Advocacy Centers of Virginia (CACVA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level membership organization supporting CACs in Virginia. ChildSafe Center is one of 18 CACs operating in Virginia.
• Our HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting health-related services and resources for the community.
• Winchester Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement partner in the Winchester MDT, investigating child abuse cases and coordinating response with the center.
• Winchester Department of Social Services (WDSS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChild Protective Services partner in the Winchester MDT, referring child abuse cases and providing case management.
• The Laurel CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVictim advocacy and support services partner in the Winchester MDT, providing services to abuse victims.
• Valley HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing medical services and support to child abuse victims.
• Winchester Medical Center Forensic Nursing ProgrammajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical-forensic services partner providing specialized healthcare services to child abuse victims.
• Winchester Office of Commonwealth's AttorneycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProsecution partner in the Winchester MDT, handling child abuse case prosecution.
• Winchester Victim Witness ProgrammajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVictim advocacy partner providing support services to families involved in abuse cases.
• Shenandoah County Department of Social ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChild Protective Services partner in the Shenandoah County MDT.
• Shenandoah County Commonwealth Attorney's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProsecution partner in the Shenandoah County MDT.
• Shenandoah County Sheriff's DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement partner in the Shenandoah County MDT.
• Woodstock Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal law enforcement partner in the Shenandoah County MDT.
• Strasburg Police DepartmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal law enforcement partner in the Shenandoah County MDT.
• Mt. Jackson Police DepartmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal law enforcement partner in the Shenandoah County MDT.
• Edinburg Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal law enforcement partner in the Shenandoah County MDT.
• New Market Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal law enforcement partner in the Shenandoah County MDT.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Darkness to Light: National nonprofit focused on child sexual abuse prevention, training adults to protect children, and supporting survivors. Comparable mission area with both direct service and training components.
• Project Harmony: Regional Children's Advocacy Center serving the Omaha, Nebraska area with forensic interviewing, therapy, and MDT coordination. Highly comparable in mission, scope, and delivery model.
• Children's Advocacy Centers of Virginia: State-level network of Virginia CACs of which ChildSafe is a member. Provides standards, support, and coordination across the 18 CACs operating in Virginia.
• National Children's Alliance: National membership and accreditation body for Children's Advocacy Centers in the U.S. ChildSafe is a member CAC, making NCA the most direct peer at the network level — sharing the CAC model, standards, and mission.
• National Child Advocacy Center: Founded-model CAC in Huntsville, AL providing forensic interviewing, MDT coordination, therapy, and professional training to child abuse victims. Direct functional peer to ChildSafe at the regional CAC level.

Broad incumbents

• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: National nonprofit providing resources and coordination for missing and exploited children, including prevention education and recovery support. Adjacent to ChildSafe's child protection focus at much larger scale.
• Prevent Child Abuse America: National organization advocating for child abuse prevention through research, public education, and state chapter networks. Overlaps with ChildSafe's prevention and education work at a national scale.
• Childhelp: National nonprofit operating the child abuse hotline, residential programs, and prevention education. A broader-scope incumbent in the child welfare space overlapping with ChildSafe's mission.
• Casey Family Programs: Large national operating foundation focused on child welfare, foster care reform, and family services. Operates a portfolio of programs adjacent to ChildSafe's child protection work, providing a comparable scale benchmark.
• Child Welfare League of America: National membership organization for child welfare agencies, providing advocacy, training, and program standards across the broader child welfare continuum of which CACs are a part.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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