North Metro Children’s Advocacy Center is unique in that provides services to child/young victims of abuse and their non-offending family members at no cost.

Who We Are

North Metro Children’s Advocacy Center (NMCAC) opened its doors in 1998.  The primary goal was to provide the 17th Judicial District with a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to child abuse that maintained the child as the priority.  The welcoming, child friendly environment puts children at ease; increasing the effectiveness of the investigative process and greatly reducing the trauma to children during the investigation.

What We Do

NMCAC coordinates a comprehensive, multidisciplinary response to child abuse/sexual assault on children to meet the needs of child victims and their families. We provide a warm nurturing atmosphere in which criminal investigations, crisis intervention, victim advocacy and support throughout the judicial process is provided.

How it Works

When a child abuse or sexual assault allegation is reported, the child is interviewed by a Forensic Interviewer together with Law Enforcement and Social Services. When necessary, the child receives a medical exam by specially trained professionals through the Kempe Center/Children’s Hospital.

What to Expect

Every child/adolescent and his/her family who walks through the doors of North Metro CAC will be treated with respect and compassion.

When you ring the doorbell at North Metro CAC, friendly staff will assist you and assess your needs. You will start in a comfortable kitchen area where you will be offered snacks or something to drink. You will then meet some of the professionals who will assist you, i.e. law enforcement, social service caseworker, deputy district attorney and forensic interviewer.

North Metro CAC has an interview room that is warm and friendly, all interviews are recorded on state of the art digital audio/video equipment. All interviews are conducted in a non-leading fact finding format. The parent/guardians will receive information on what to expect next as well as resources and information that may be available for them.

North Metro CAC provides assistance, hope, and healing for hundreds of child/adolescent victims and their non-offending family members every year.