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ChicagoCAC's mission is uniting public, private and community partners to ensure the safety, health and well-being of abused children and survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
06/01/2026
Join us and our friends at Resilience on June 11 from 6 - 8 PM for a survivor-centered evening of storytelling, performing arts, and community resources! Together, we can break the silence around sexual violence in our communities. RSVP now at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/N04hbNU6m8
This week for Child Abuse Prevention Month, Samie Jo Johnson, Artistic Director of Imagination Theater, shares info on identifying and teaching children about Safe Adults.
Want to learn more? Join Imagination Theater tomorrow at Touhy Park for "From Surviving to Thriving: A Family Friendly Awareness & Wellness Day" from 11am-2pm, featuring free activities, interactive games for children, and wellness resources.
To explore Imagination Theater’s programming, head to imaginationtheater.org.
04/19/2026
We are beyond grateful to ALL of our event sponsors for standing with children and families through our Luminary Award Dinner. Your generosity makes it possible for us to provide essential advocacy, investigative, and mental health services in our community!
A special thank you to our Luminary Sponsor, GCM Grosvenor, and our Presenting Sponsor, Diamond and Schwartz Families for their incredible leadership and support. Our
Because of you, and every one of our sponsors, the work we do every day to protect children and support healing is possible.
04/17/2026
A huge thank you to GCM Grosvenor for their incredible leadership and generosity as our Luminary Sponsor for the 2026 Luminary Award Dinner. Their support is vital in helping provide essential intervention and prevention services to children and families in our community. We are honored to have them by our side in making this work possible!
Learn more about GCM Grosvenor: https://www.gcmgrosvenor.com/
This week, Prevention & Coalition Coordinator Laura Daily highlights our "Traffic Light" system, a tool for identifying potential risks and protecting children from sexual harm. Understanding Red, Yellow, and Green light behaviors is key to proactive prevention!
To learn more about Yellow Light Behaviors, register for our webinar on April 21st from 10am-12pm! https://www.chicagocac.org/get-involved/events/capm/
Looking for more resources to help prevent abuse? Check out our Family Safety Workbooks, which include this traffic light system: https://www.chicagocac.org/keeping-my-family-safe-workbooks/
04/15/2026
🚨Our silent auction is now open! Bid on unforgettable prizes including luxury stays from Michigan to Mexico, unforgettable nights of food and fun across Chicago, sports experiences, and more!
Whether you’re joining us in person or cheering us on from afar, don’t miss your chance to take home something special while supporting our vital work! Begin placing your bids now: https://aesbid.com/LUMINARY26 =1
Auction bidding is open until Wednesday, April 22 at 10:00PM CST. If you have already purchased a sponsorship, event ticket, or raffle tickets, be sure to check your email for your unique bidder link!
Throughout Child Abuse Prevention Month, our staff are highlighting topics to help keep youth safe. This week, we are discussing body safety and autonomy with Bilingual Education Specialist, Carolina Morales.
Join Carolina for "Body Safety for Kids" at Chicago Public Libraries (for more info, visit chicagocac.org/capm):
📍Apr. 9 (4-5pm) at McKinley Park Library
📍Apr. 23 (6-7pm) at Lozano Library
Looking for more resources to teach kids about boundaries? Check out these recommendations from Carolina:
📖 Maya’s Magic Word by Ashley-Lauren Elrod (ashleylaurenelrod.com/mayasmagicword)
📖 Books by Jayneen Sanders: Check out My Body! What I Say Goes! and No Means No! (additional resources here: e2epublishing.info/en-us/collections/free-activities)
Throughout Child Abuse Prevention Month, our staff are highlighting topics to help keep youth safe from abuse and other forms of harm. This week, we are talking about online safety with Bilingual Education Specialist, Emily Prisuta.
Learn more about April education events and more at: www.chicagocac.org/capm
Looking for more resources to keep kids safe online? Check out these recs from Emily:
NetSmartz: Provides bilingual age-appropriate videos and games to teach children how to recognize and navigate online risks. (www.missingkids.org/netsmartz)
NoFiltr: Offers toolkits and community support for youth who have experienced harm online (www.nofiltr.org)
04/01/2026
This April, we invite you to join us in recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. These months highlight our values and mission in action: supporting children and families impacted by sexual and domestic violence and preventing harm before it occurs.
Throughout the month, we are hosting virtual and in-person events designed to educate and unite our community to create a safer future for children and families. Visit chicagocac.org/capm to learn more and register today!
03/31/2026
Our Luminary Raffle is Now Live! Whether you’re joining us in person on April 22nd or cheering us on from afar, you can still be a part of the excitement! Enter to win one of three stellar prizes:
$1,500 American Airlines Gift Card
$1,000 Abt Gift Card
$1,000 Apple Gift Card
Entries are 1 for $25 or 5 for $100. Every entry purchased directly supports the trauma informed services that help children find safety, healing, and hope. Enter today: https://aesbid.com/ELP/LUMINARY26/Tickets