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What is a
Child Advocacy Centre?

Child Advocacy Centres (CACs) are child-focused centres that provide a trauma-informed, coordinated approach to investigation, intervention, treatment & prosecution in child abuse cases.

CACs minimize the impact of child abuse on the victim & the family by:

  • Reducing the number of times the child/youth victim has to repeat their experience of abuse
  • Providing a faster & more streamlined investigation process
  • Increasing timely access to support & therapeutic resources for child/youth victims & their families
  • Providing long-term support & follow-up for the child/youth and their family

CACs provide a leading practice in joint investigation intended to serve the developmental & emotional needs of young victims through the dovetailing of investigation & criminal justice while providing follow-up mental health needs.

The Statistics

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of alleged perpetrators are known to their child victims.

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of sexual abuse cases involved girls & 31% involved boys.

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of physical abuse cases involved boys & 40% involved girls.

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of physical abuse cases resulted from inappropriate punishment.

Our History

Video Credits: Niagara Regional Police Service Deputy Chief Brett Flynn, Jon Ohlman Video Producer, and his team the Ontario Police Video Training Alliance.

Upcoming Events

july 2022

01julAll Day03sepFeaturedKids Golfing for Kids 2022(All Day)

september 2022

11sep10:00 am6:00 pmFeaturedAmazing Race Niagara 202210:00 am - 6:00 pm Polinia Park, 765 York Rd

october 2022

19oct6:00 pm10:00 pmFeatured6th Annual Spotlight Gala 20226:00 pm - 10:00 pm

What's Happening @KFCACN

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Jun 30

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Thank you @mrmikesstcatharines for your generosity over the last year! We appreciate your continued support of our programs! 🥩💪🏀

Thank you @mrmikesstcatharines for your generosity over the last year! We appreciate your continued support of our programs! 🥩💪🏀 ...

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Jun 29

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The Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre Niagara, a non-profit trade corporation is seeking proposals from seasoned practitioners to provide bookkeeping/accounting services for the Centre. The contract will be for a 3-year period with the option to extend for an additional 2 years. To be considered, a proposal must be received via email in Adobe Acrobat PDF on or before Friday, July 29th, 2022 at 5:00 pm to: bbratt@kristenfrenchcacn.org Questions should be directed to Brian Bratt, Executive Director at 905-937-5435.

The Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre Niagara, a non-profit trade corporation is seeking proposals from seasoned practitioners to provide bookkeeping/accounting services for the Centre. The contract will be for a 3-year period with the option to extend for an additional 2 years.

To be considered, a proposal must be received via email in Adobe Acrobat PDF on or before Friday, July 29th, 2022 at 5:00 pm to: bbratt@kristenfrenchcacn.org

Questions should be directed to Brian Bratt, Executive Director at 905-937-5435. ...

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Jun 28

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👉 At the Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre, we believe every child should have a toolkit filled with healthy ways to express themselves and communicate their complex emotions and to cultivate a sense of agency and positive body image. 😎 Our Summer programs were made to help children & youth develop these skills through a week of exploration of different physical activities or the exploration of multiple art modalities. Join us this Summer for one or two weeks! ☑ Our free week long programs are designed for youth ages 9 to 13 who have completed their investigative process with FACS Niagara and/or the Niagara Regional Police or those who have experienced abuse or trauma. 🚌 All expenses are covered including transportation to and from excursions and daily snacks and lunches! 🧐 Learn more about our programs by visiting us at kristenfrenchcacn.org or email kkaior@kristenfrenchcacn.org today! #niagara #niagararegion #niagarasummer #niagaracamps #discoverniagara #stcatharines #summercamp

👉 At the Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre, we believe every child should have a toolkit filled with healthy ways to express themselves and communicate their complex emotions and to cultivate a sense of agency and positive body image.

😎 Our Summer programs were made to help children & youth develop these skills through a week of exploration of different physical activities or the exploration of multiple art modalities. Join us this Summer for one or two weeks!

☑ Our free week long programs are designed for youth ages 9 to 13 who have completed their investigative process with FACS Niagara and/or the Niagara Regional Police or those who have experienced abuse or trauma.

🚌 All expenses are covered including transportation to and from excursions and daily snacks and lunches!

🧐 Learn more about our programs by visiting us at kristenfrenchcacn.org or email kkaior@kristenfrenchcacn.org today!

#niagara #niagararegion #niagarasummer #niagaracamps #discoverniagara #stcatharines #summercamp ...

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Jun 9

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👉 As a charity partner and grant recipient, we are thrilled to share the new @niagaracommunityfoundation brand. NCF has been Niagara’s philanthropic partner since 2000, connecting donors to causes, charities to resources. NCF is turning intent into impact. Congrats on the new look and thank you for your continued support! 🥳 #Niagara #NiagaraRegion #NiagaraCommunity

👉 As a charity partner and grant recipient, we are thrilled to share the new @niagaracommunityfoundation brand. NCF has been Niagara’s philanthropic partner since 2000, connecting donors to causes, charities to resources. NCF is turning intent into impact. Congrats on the new look and thank you for your continued support! 🥳

#Niagara #NiagaraRegion #NiagaraCommunity ...

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May 19

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📣 We’re Hiring! 🧐 Looking for an opportunity where you can make a difference in your community? Available positions: ☑ Special Events Coordinator - FULL TIME PERMANENT ☑ Special Events Organizer - FULL TIME SEASONAL Seasonal positions end September 2nd, 2022. Apply today! Click the link in our bio to learn more!

📣 We’re Hiring!

🧐 Looking for an opportunity where you can make a difference in your community?

Available positions:

☑ Special Events Coordinator - FULL TIME PERMANENT
☑ Special Events Organizer - FULL TIME SEASONAL

Seasonal positions end September 2nd, 2022.

Apply today! Click the link in our bio to learn more! ...

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Apr 30

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🥳 Join us TOMORROW, Sunday, May 1 for an afternoon of family fun at the Seaway Mall in Welland! We have activities for all ages including: Seedling planting Face painting Bouncy Castle Special Guests DIY projects for the kids! And a BBQ for the whole family! Thank you to our amazing sponsors @917giantfm & @country89_1 for your continued support and for spreading awareness! ☑️ Time? 12:00 to 4:00pm ☑️ Where? Seaway Mall, 800 Niagara St. Welland, Ontario #niagararegion #niagara #welland #wellandgood #SeawayMall #endchildabuse #niagaraevents #discoverniagara

🥳 Join us TOMORROW, Sunday, May 1 for an afternoon of family fun at the Seaway Mall in Welland!

We have activities for all ages including:
Seedling planting
Face painting
Bouncy Castle
Special Guests
DIY projects for the kids!
And a BBQ for the whole family!

Thank you to our amazing sponsors @917giantfm & @country89_1 for your continued support and for spreading awareness!

☑️ Time? 12:00 to 4:00pm
☑️ Where? Seaway Mall, 800 Niagara St. Welland, Ontario

#niagararegion #niagara #welland #wellandgood #SeawayMall #endchildabuse #niagaraevents #discoverniagara ...

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Apr 29

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📣 Last chance to place your bids! You have until 11:59pm tonight to check out our online auction in support of the Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre. 👉 kristenfrenchcacn.org/build-4-the-future/ 👈 head over there to see our auction generously curated by Niagara's DIY enthusiasts and backyard builders! #niagararegion #niagara #stcatharines #niagarafalls #forterie #welland #thorold #portcolborne #fonthill #NOTL #auction #onlineauction #endchildabuse #DIY #patioseason

📣 Last chance to place your bids! You have until 11:59pm tonight to check out our online auction in support of the Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre.

👉 kristenfrenchcacn.org/build-4-the-future/ 👈 head over there to see our auction generously curated by Niagara's DIY enthusiasts and backyard builders!

#niagararegion #niagara #stcatharines #niagarafalls #forterie #welland #thorold #portcolborne #fonthill #NOTL #auction #onlineauction #endchildabuse #DIY #patioseason ...

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Apr 27

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🥳 Join us this Sunday, May 1 for an afternoon of family fun at the @seawaymall in Welland! We have activities for all ages including: Seedling planting Face painting Bouncy Castle Special Guests DIY projects for the kids! And a BBQ for the whole family! 🤓 All items won in our Spring Build 4 the Future auction will be available for pick up! Winners will be notified April 30. Thank you to our amazing sponsors @917giantfm, @country89_1, @bell and Niagara Home Builder Association for supporting us for another year! ☑️ When? Sunday May 1, 2022 ☑️ Time? 12:00 to 4:00pm ☑️ Where? Seaway Mall, 800 Niagara St. Welland #niagararegion #niagara #welland #wellandgood #SeawayMall #endchildabuse #niagaraevents #discoverniagara

🥳 Join us this Sunday, May 1 for an afternoon of family fun at the @seawaymall in Welland! We have activities for all ages including:

Seedling planting
Face painting
Bouncy Castle
Special Guests
DIY projects for the kids!
And a BBQ for the whole family!

🤓 All items won in our Spring Build 4 the Future auction will be available for pick up! Winners will be notified April 30. Thank you to our amazing sponsors @917giantfm, @country89_1, @bell and Niagara Home Builder Association for supporting us for another year!

☑️ When? Sunday May 1, 2022
☑️ Time? 12:00 to 4:00pm
☑️ Where? Seaway Mall, 800 Niagara St. Welland

#niagararegion #niagara #welland #wellandgood #SeawayMall #endchildabuse #niagaraevents #discoverniagara ...

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Apr 27

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🐦 3 DAYS LFT to bid on this innovative handmade birdhouse and many other unique pieces! Click the link in our bio to place your bids and help us end child abuse in Niagara. Bidding ends Friday, April 29 at 11:59pm. 🐦 👉 And “Today just got better” as we say Thank you so much to @bell for your generous support as a Team Member sponsor, and for your continued commitment to help provide a safe place to help, heal, end child abuse for children & youth impacted by abuse – visit Bell at bell.ca to learn more. #niagara #niagarafalls #niagararegion #bellcanada #stcatharines #endchildabuse #discoverniagara

🐦 3 DAYS LFT to bid on this innovative handmade birdhouse and many other unique pieces! Click the link in our bio to place your bids and help us end child abuse in Niagara. Bidding ends Friday, April 29 at 11:59pm. 🐦

👉 And “Today just got better” as we say Thank you so much to @bell for your generous support as a Team Member sponsor, and for your continued commitment to help provide a safe place to help, heal, end child abuse for children & youth impacted by abuse – visit Bell at bell.ca to learn more.

#niagara #niagarafalls #niagararegion #bellcanada #stcatharines #endchildabuse #discoverniagara ...

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Apr 26

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🥳 Join us this Sunday, May 1 for an afternoon of family fun! We have activities for all ages including a vendor fair, special guests, games, food, crafts, plants, and more! 🤓 All items won in our Spring Build 4 the Future auction will be available for pick up! Winners will be notified April 30. Thank you to our amazing sponsors @bell, @country89_1, @917giantfm and the Niagara Home Builders Association for supporting us for another year! ☑️ When? Sunday May 1, 2022 ☑️ Time? 12:00 to 4:00pm ☑️ Where? Seaway Mall, 800 Niagara St. Welland #niagararegion #niagara #welland #wellandgood #SeawayMall #endchildabuse #niagaraevents #discoverniagara

🥳 Join us this Sunday, May 1 for an afternoon of family fun! We have activities for all ages including a vendor fair, special guests, games, food, crafts, plants, and more!

🤓 All items won in our Spring Build 4 the Future auction will be available for pick up! Winners will be notified April 30. Thank you to our amazing sponsors @bell, @country89_1, @917giantfm and the Niagara Home Builders Association for supporting us for another year!

☑️ When? Sunday May 1, 2022
☑️ Time? 12:00 to 4:00pm
☑️ Where? Seaway Mall, 800 Niagara St. Welland

#niagararegion #niagara #welland #wellandgood #SeawayMall #endchildabuse #niagaraevents #discoverniagara ...

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Apr 23

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👉 The countdown is on! One week left to place your bid to support the Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre! Bidding ends Friday, April 29 at 11:59pm. 👉 You could win one of these 3 handcrafted charcuterie boards, each 26" long. Click to the link in our bio to check out these and other DIY pieces up for grabs! #Niagara #niagararegion #endchildabuse

👉 The countdown is on! One week left to place your bid to support the Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre! Bidding ends Friday, April 29 at 11:59pm.

👉 You could win one of these 3 handcrafted charcuterie boards, each 26" long. Click to the link in our bio to check out these and other DIY pieces up for grabs!

#Niagara #niagararegion #endchildabuse ...

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Apr 20

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👷 New items added daily! Check out our online Spring auction, showcasing handmade items from amazing local backyard builders and DIY enthusiasts! Click the link in our bio to place your bids! Sending a big shout out of appreciation to the Home Builders Association of Niagara for supporting our annual Spring Build event among the membership. We are so grateful for your continued support! – For membership information visit niagarahomebuildersassociation.ca today #niagara #niagararegion #niagaraevents #niagaraauction #niagarahomes

👷 New items added daily! Check out our online Spring auction, showcasing handmade items from amazing local backyard builders and DIY enthusiasts! Click the link in our bio to place your bids!

Sending a big shout out of appreciation to the Home Builders Association of Niagara for supporting our annual Spring Build event among the membership. We are so grateful for your continued support! – For membership information visit niagarahomebuildersassociation.ca today

#niagara #niagararegion #niagaraevents #niagaraauction #niagarahomes ...

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Apr 13

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👉 5 days left until our Build 4 the Future online Spring auction event begins, and we are so thankful to our friends at @917giantfm and @country89_1 for their continued support of children & youth in Niagara. It is the support of our community that allows us to continue to provide programs & services to help, heal, and end child abuse in Niagara. 👉 Click the link in our to check out our items up for auction. Bidding starts Sunday! #niagara #niagararegion #spring #niagaraevents #endchildabuse

👉 5 days left until our Build 4 the Future online Spring auction event begins, and we are so thankful to our friends at @917giantfm and @country89_1 for their continued support of children & youth in Niagara. It is the support of our community that allows us to continue to provide programs & services to help, heal, and end child abuse in Niagara.

👉 Click the link in our to check out our items up for auction. Bidding starts Sunday!

#niagara #niagararegion #spring #niagaraevents #endchildabuse ...

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