Two Rivers Child Advocacy Center provides specialized services to children who have experienced abuse or have witnessed violence, as well as their non-offending caregivers. Everything we do is designed to reduce trauma, promote safety, and support healing in a warm, child-friendly environment.

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Our Core Services

Forensic Interviews

We provide a neutral, child-focused setting where children can talk about what happened, whether they have experienced abuse or witnessed violence.

• Conducted by specially trained forensic interviewers

• Uses a developmentally informed, research-based model

• Observed live by MDT members to reduce repeated questioning

• Recorded for investigative and prosecution purposes
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Advocacy for Children & Non-Offending Caregivers

Every family is assigned an advocate who provides ongoing, trauma-informed support from the initial visit through the entire life of the case. Advocacy continues long after the forensic interview, ensuring families remain supported and connected to services.

Advocates assist with:

• Support and guidance for caregivers during the forensic interview process

• Education on victims’ rights and available protections

• Understanding the investigative and court process

• Connecting children and caregivers to counseling and mental health services

• Coordinating services in partnership with the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)

• Assistance with applying for Crime Victim Compensation

• Emotional support, caregiver education, and crisis assistance

• Help with housing needs, safety planning, and domestic violence intervention

• Accessing food, transportation, public assistance, and childcare

• Linkage to community services, social supports, and outside agencies

• Providing consistent case status updates (investigations, court dates, continuances, outcomes)

• Participation in MDT case review meetings, including communicating family needs/concerns to the MDT

Mental Health Services

Two Rivers Child Advocacy Center is proud to offer in-house counseling for clients through our partnership with Arrowleaf, made possible by a dedicated grant to expand healing services for children and families we serve.

Benefits of Our On-Site Counseling

• Minimizes barriers such as transportation, scheduling, and insurance

• Provides counseling in the same familiar, child-friendly space where children receive CAC services

• Reduces wait times for therapeutic support

• Therapists coordinate care with CAC staff, advocates, and MDT partners when appropriate

• Ensures a unified, child-centered approach to healing and recovery

Our prevention and education services include:

• School-based prevention programs for K-12 students using the Monique Burr Foundation (MBF) Curriculum, an evidence-based, trauma-informed program that teaches children personal safety, body safety, digital safety, and strategies for recognizing unsafe situations

• Mandated Reporter Training for professionals and community members

• Educational presentations for parents, caregivers, teachers, faith communities, and youth organizations

• Safety and prevention programs on topics such as abuse, neglect, online safety, and healthy boundaries

• Community outreach and awareness events throughout our service area

• Collaboration with schools, agencies, and organizations to strengthen child abuse prevention efforts

​Forensic Medical Exams

Two Rivers Child Advocacy Center partners with the Children’s Medical and Mental Health Resource Network (CMMHRN) to provide child-friendly forensic medical exams for children and non-offending caregivers who are clients of the CAC.

• Conducted by specially trained medical professionals

• Exams focus on safety, reassurance, and health

• Advocates accompany families to provide comfort and support