Our Mission
To coordinate a timely multidisciplinary response to and provide comprehensive services for children in cases of suspected child abuse.
The center is available to assist with cases involving sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, witness to violence, Commercialization and Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) and other cases in which law enforcement and Department of Family and Children’s Services (DFCS) request our assistance.
Our Commitment
Our Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) is committed to the reduction of secondary trauma to child victims of abuse during the investigative and prosecutorial process.
We work in collaboration with the dedicated professionals in law enforcement, social services, the District Attorney’s Office, school system and the mental health and medical community, advocating for a child’s right to be heard.
What We Do
The Lighthouse CAC is a neutral and safe place for the evaluation of alleged child abuse. This includes sexual or physical abuse as well as severe neglect or child witness to violent crimes.
The Lighthouse also provides sexual assault services to children and adults.
What is CAC?
A Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) is a safe place for the evaluation of alleged child abuse.
CACs enhance the response to suspected child abuse cases by combining the wisdom and professional knowledge of various investigative agencies and other professionals.
These coordinated efforts can provide the knowledge, skills, and resources to assist suspected child abuse victims and their families.
What We Offer
- Forensic Interviewers, trained by the experts through the National Child Advocacy Center and Child First of Georgia (24 hour on-call service) referred by Law Enforcement and Departments of Family and Children Services
- Crisis Intervention
- Trauma Focused Counseling
- Forensic Medical services for children and adults
How You Can Help
Comfort Bag for Children Wish List
Young Children (ages 3-9)
- Activity Books
- Crayons
- Coloring Books
- Colored Pencils
- Diaries
- Girls Jewelry
- Pencils (mechanical, untraditional)
- Puzzle Books (Word, Sudoku)
- Storybooks
- Travel Games (Magnetic ones are great!)
- Card Games (Uno, Old Maid)
- Silly Bands
- Toiletry Items (lip balm, lip gloss, comb, brush, small deodorant, etc…)
Older Children (ages 10-17)
- Card Games (Uno, Old Maid)
- Diaries
- “Door” Basketball Hoop
- Jewelry (ex.-Claire’s)
- Nerf Footballs (small)
- Pencils (mechanical, untraditional)
- Storybooks
- Travel Games (Magnetic ones are great! Chess Sets, Checker’s)
- Silly Bands
- Small Toy Cars and Trucks
- Small Dolls/Barbie Dolls
- Toiletry Items (Lip balm, lip gloss, comb, brush, small deodorant, etc…)
- Small Pencil Sharpeners
- Sudoku Puzzles
- Word Search Puzzle