Kane County Child Advocacy Center

04/30/2026

Follow us on social media or visit our website to learn the signs of abuse, how to report suspected child abuse and much more:

https://cac.kanecountyil.gov/

04/29/2026

Traffickers don’t always take children—they gain their trust first.

Child s*x trafficking is a growing concern. It is one of the most profitable illegal industries in the world.

Awareness is one of the strongest tools we have to protect children.

Know the signs. Start conversations. Stay involved.

https://internetsafety101.org/s*x-trafficking/trafficking101/

04/28/2026

to Report Suspected Child Abuse

Learn to spot the signs of child abuse in person and online, what it takes to make a report, and how you can rally your community.

It's our responsibility !

Learn how and when to report and when to offer Support:
https://dcfs.illinois.gov/

Additional resources:

https://youtu.be/nk5V1lfilyE?si=2J86S0rMTUOVmDCv

💙 As begins, NCA has a number of resources to spot the signs of child abuse in person and online, what it takes to make a report,...

04/28/2026

MANDATED REPORTERS

To help mandated reporters understand their critical role in protecting children, DCFS administers a free online training course entitled Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse:
Training for Mandated Reporters

Mandated Reporter Manual:
http://DCFS.illinois.gov

Take the new Mandated Reporter Training www.dcfstraining.org

Learn about the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act
https://mandatedreporter.dcfs.illinois.gov/en/index-man

CARE ENOUGH TO CALL

04/27/2026

Online gaming can be a fun space for kids to have fun, interact with others, and "make friends", but offenders can ruin that by grooming and then exploiting them. Can you be the adults kids need and trust to get them help?

That child is counting on you.
If not you, who?

If you see any inappropriate contact or s*xualized content involving children, REPORT IT.

Learn more and share this with your network to raise awareness:
https://www.nationalchildrensalliance.org/

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04/25/2026

Join us tomorrow at SPARK’s Countdown to Kindergarten Resource Fair, 9 AM–12 PM at Prisco Community Center. Free family activities, resources, and school readiness support. Visit us there.

Acompáñenos mañana en la Feria Countdown to Kindergarten de SPARK de 9 AM a 12 PM en Prisco Community Center. Habrá actividades gratuitas, recursos y apoyo para la preparación escolar. Visítenos allí.

https://cac.kanecountyil.gov/

04/25/2026

Protecting children starts with simple conversations

Teach kids:

1. They can say NO to anything that feels unsafe.
2. “Don’t tell” is a red flag.
3. A trusted adult will listen and help.

Safety begins with empowerment—one conversation at a time.

https://childmind.org/article/10-ways-to-teach-your-child-the-skills-to-prevent-s*xual-abuse/

04/24/2026

04/24/2026

Unsafe secrets often sound like:

“Don’t tell anyone.”
“This is our secret.”
“If you tell, you’ll get in trouble.”

Teach kids the difference:
Safe secrets = surprises like gifts or parties.
Unsafe secrets = anything that feels scary, confusing, or uncomfortable.

Kids should know:
Never keep secrets about touch, threats, or fear.
Tell a trusted adult right away. Safety comes first.

Knowledge protects. Conversations save lives.

https://youtu.be/ko9WIvZQ2Xc?si=U0hHD2JElcMP1XsN

04/23/2026

Every child deserves to be heard, protected, and supported.

Victims’ rights ensure children impacted by s*xual abuse are treated with dignity, compassion, and care—every step of the way.

When we protect children’s rights, we support healing, safety, and justice.

Listen. Believe. Advocate.

https://ovc.ojp.gov/help-for-victims/overview