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Our hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Appointments scheduled as needed.

The Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County is a safe, child-friendly site where members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team of Oswego County gather to assist child abuse victims and their families. We are a non-profit 501(C)3.

Our mission is to provide a safe, child-friendly environment that supports a timely, multi-disciplinary response to child sexual abuse, physical abuse and trauma, and promotes healing of victims and their families. Historically, children who were the victims of abuse allegations were shuffled from agency to agency where they would have to tell their story of abuse and relive painful events over and over again.

We bring agencies and services together in one child-friendly setting that is non-threatening and physically and psychologically safe for children of all ages. In doing so, the intent is to minimize unnecessary interviews of children and the discomfort and embarrassment that talk about abuse can cause. The CAC also provides community outreach and efforts to aid in the prevention of child abuse throughout Oswego County. To learn more about what happens at the CAC watch our short video by clicking HERE.

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The Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County is a safe, child-friendly site where members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team of Oswego County gather to assist child abuse victims and their families. We are a non-profit 501(C)3.

Services & Programs

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Ongoing Events

PROTECT (parents reaching out to engage, connect, and talk)

PROTECT is starting on May 3rd (Wednesdays from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM) for 10 weeks.

A referral and individual intake session must be completed prior to joining group. Future dates are TBD

If you have any questions and to sign up for this class, please contact our Clinical Supervisor, Melanie Smith at melanie.smith@oswegocac.org or call 315-592-4453, ext. 3131

CIRCLE OF SECURITY (The Circle of Security is a relationship-based early intervention program designed to enhance attachment security between parents and children.)

We are currently accepting referrals for the next COS group, that will run 8/9/23-9/27/23 in our Fulton office.

We are also accepting referrals for a group to be held in our Pulaski Office!

Dates for Pulaski COS- TBA

If you have any questions or want to sign up for this class, please contact our Deputy Director, Carol Gazitano at carol.gazitano@oswegocac.org or call 315-592-445

Licensed therapists at the CAC will be offering a 6-week group for children experiencing symptoms of traumatic grief.

Please contact Melanie Smith at melanie.smith@oswegocac.org or (315) 592-4453 (x3131) with questions or to make a referral.

If you cannot attend this group, but would like to be notified of future offerings or have needs for children outside this age range - please let us know!

Resources

The Child Advocacy Center does not want any family to feel they are alone when a child has disclosed abuse or when abuse is suspected. You are encouraged to read the information posted on our site and contact the center for additional support or guidance when needed.

CAC of Oswego County Brochures

- CAC Summary Brochure
- Mental Health Brochure
- Safe Sleep Recommendations

Resources from the National CAC

- The Relationship Between Child Maltreatment and Adult Health
- The Relationship Between Child Maltreatment and Child/Adolescent Well-Being
- The Relationship Between Child Maltreatment and Academic Achievement
- Maltreated Children: The High Risk of Poly-victimization
- Children with Sexual Behavior Problems

Helpful Websites

- Netsmartz
- National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

More than 27 million reports of suspected child sexual exploitation have been made to the CyberTipline between 1998-2017. Members of the public are encouraged to report information regarding possible child sexual exploitation to the CyberTipline.

Click the following link to report any information, or to learn more on the CyberTipline!

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