Adams County Children's Advocacy Center

Adams County Children's Advocacy Center Adams County Children's Advocacy Center

Mission Statement

To meet the needs of children and families in our community by providing a community based, child focused center that facilitates a compassionate, multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, identification, investigation, prosecution, and treatment of child abuse.

What started as a center focused on serving child victims in Adams County has grown into a comprehensive network of serv...
08/28/2026

What started as a center focused on serving child victims in Adams County has grown into a comprehensive network of services, expanding to include community outreach, trauma therapy, prevention education, and support for adult survivors of abuse.

With 20 years of progress and over 3,000 children served, we still have work to do, and you can be a part of it.

Today, you have an opportunity to strengthen the services we provide by supporting the new Brighter Tomorrows Center. Together, with your support, we're creating brighter tomorrows. See how: https://kidsagaincac.org/brightertomorrows/

Last Thursday we held our fall Trivia Night at The Upper Crust Gettysburg! Thank you to Linda and her team for being fan...
08/27/2026

Last Thursday we held our fall Trivia Night at The Upper Crust Gettysburg! Thank you to Linda and her team for being fantastic hosts.
We are so grateful for the support we have at these events, it takes a dedicated community to keep kids safe and help make families strong!
Thank you to Nate, Rachel, Steve, and Jennie for keeping our event running smoothly and last but not least; congratulations to our winners for the evening: Team Mis-Fits from Amblebrook!

08/26/2026

Every child deserves a bright future, and at the Brighter Tomorrows Awards, we celebrate the community members who help make that possible.

As 2026 marks our 20th anniversary serving Adams County, we will honor community members from our past and present who embody our vision of safe kids and strong families.

You can help celebrate these outstanding community members by attending this free event. To learn more, visit: https://kidsagaincac.org/event/brighter-tomorrows-for-children-awards/

08/24/2026

Our staff is the reason we're able to provide compassionate support to child victims and their families. And at the new Brighter Tomorrows Center, staff will have greater space, tripling our capacity to serve.

Our Board Member, Cathy Harner, shared this message with Community Media of South Central PA on Open House, as well as how you can help support children in Adams County.

Together, with your support, we're creating brighter tomorrows. See how: https://kidsagaincac.org/brightertomorrows/

We need your help building Brighter Tomorrows for child abuse victims. We want to hear from you! Join us for our first c...
08/22/2026

We need your help building Brighter Tomorrows for child abuse victims. We want to hear from you! Join us for our first connection session on August 25.

All are welcome to stop by the Brighter Tomorrows Center, located at 224 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, to share your thoughts about how the Center can best support child victims and the ways we can work together to prevent child abuse in Adams County.

Learn more: https://kidsagaincac.org/event/btc-connection-session/2026-08-25/

A few spots remain available for our new **FREE** Adult Survivor Support Group, starting September 2nd. Led by our Advoc...
08/21/2026

A few spots remain available for our new **FREE** Adult Survivor Support Group, starting September 2nd. Led by our Advocate Benji, this group focuses on learning about trauma & its effects on our brain, behavior, and relationships, as well as learning positive coping skills, emotional regulation, and healthy communication.
Dinner provided each session.

Interested in participating? Register at: https://bit.ly/SmallStepsBigHopes
Have questions? Contact Benji at 717-337-9888 or [email protected]

Small Steps, Big Hopes is a new support group for adult survivors of abuse and/or neglect. Meetings will start on Septem...
08/19/2026

Small Steps, Big Hopes is a new support group for adult survivors of abuse and/or neglect. Meetings will start on September 2, 2026, and continue biweekly until January 20, 2027.

This support group, open to all adults 20+, will be a confidential, trauma-informed environment to build connections, learn new skills, and process challenges.

In each session, you can expect:
• Reflective activities like art and guided discussion.
• Access to a trained advocate for referrals and resources.
• Take-home activities to support you between sessions.

Learn more or register: https://kidsagaincac.org/event/small-steps-big-hopes/2026-09-02/

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08/16/2026

Protecting kids isn't just the job of parents, teachers, or caseworkers—it's a community effort.

If someone in your life ever came to you and said, “I don't know what to do,” would you know where to send them? Our resources page can help you prepare for that moment.

Learn more: https://kidsagaincac.org/resources/

International Youth Day is all about empowering young people to use their voices. Self-advocacy is one of the most power...
08/14/2026

International Youth Day is all about empowering young people to use their voices. Self-advocacy is one of the most powerful ways to do that.

Self-advocacy means being able to communicate your needs and stand up for yourself when those needs aren’t being met.

For the young people we work with in Adams County, it can be the first step toward reclaiming control after experiencing abuse or neglect.

Access our self-advocacy resources here: https://kidsagaincac.org/resources/

08/12/2026

Calling all who love to reminisce—about movies, music, fashion, and the culture you once lived.

Gather a team of up to 6 players and head over to The Upper Crust on Thursday, August 20 for Decades of Fun Trivia Night. It's this week, and there's still time to register!

Seats are filling up fast! Reserve your spot today for just $10: https://kidsagaincac.org/event/trivianightaug26/

Address

450 W Middle Street
Gettysburg, PA
17325

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17173379888

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