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Children's Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass

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Children's Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass

The Children's Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass is a healing place for sexually abused children.

The Children's Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass is a nonprofit organization that seeks to reduce the trauma experienced by sexually abused children. The organization coordinates the investigation of child sexual abuse cases in the 17-county Bluegrass Region of Central Kentucky. The Children's Advocacy Center employs specially trained forensic interviewers, operates a full medical clinic to conduct sexual abuse examinations, and offers victim counseling and advocacy support to begin the healing process. All services are provided in a nurturing, friendly and safe environment at no cost to a child's family. CAC also provides education and training to improve community response to child sexual abuse.

11/19/2025

If you or someone you know needs food assistance this Thanksgiving season, check out this resource!

We've gathered information on some amazing Central KY groups and organizations that are providing Thanksgiving meals throughout the month.

To access, click the link below or scan the QR code!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p0B4S13hHK1cjUJBbJ16ztXpQ2JOS7gDUoNedNXcP68/edit?usp=sharing

11/17/2025

We had a fantastic turnout on Friday for our quarterly MDT Lunch & Learn training!

The Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) plays a crucial role in the investigation, prosecution, and treatment of child sexual abuse cases. We appreciate all of the law enforcement, prosecutors, DCBS workers, advocates, school counselors, and more that joined us for this important training!

11/13/2025

Today is World Kindness Day!

A day to remember that small acts of kindness can have a big impact. At CAC of the Bluegrass, we see every day how compassion and care help children heal. Let's all encourage others to spread kindness today, and every day!

11/11/2025

CAC of the Bluegrass Forensic Interviewers Lindsey, Carly, Michelle, and Betty were hosted by Silverleaf Sexual Trauma Recovery Svcs. last week for a Regional Peer Review! These peer reviews are a valuable opportunity for our interviewers to collaborate, learn from one another, and ensure our practices remain trauma-informed and evidence-based.

Thank you for hosting us!

11/07/2025

Last week, CAC of the Bluegrass Executive Director, Winn Stephens, attended the CAC Urban Forum in Omaha, NE. It was a wonderful opportunity to collaborate and learn from fellow Executive Directors and CEOs from CACs across the country! Thank you to Project Harmony for hosting!

11/04/2025

The weather is getting colder and the holiday tunes are on the radio - which means it's almost time for one of our favorite events of the year!

Join us for our Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 4th from 5:30-7:30 PM at our Center at 162 N. Ashland Ave. in Lexington as we celebrate the season and say thank you for your incredible support throughout the year.

Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine, and guided tours of our building to see firsthand the healing services we provide for children and families in our community. We can’t wait to see you there!

11/03/2025

This week, we’re celebrating National Forensic Nurses Week!

We’re so grateful for our very own forensic nurse, Lauren, who goes above and beyond to support and care for children at our Center. Her expertise and compassion plays a vital role in the healing journey of child survivors of abuse. Thank you for all that you do!

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from all of us M&Ms here at CAC of the Bluegrass!

10/30/2025

It's a bittersweet day at CAC of the Bluegrass as we say "see you later" to our MDT Coordinator, Crystal!

During her time at the Center, she has made an incredible impact within multidisciplinary teams across our 17 counties. Crystal has formed lasting partnerships, ensuring that investigators, social workers, prosecutors, schools, medical professionals, and more are working collaboratively to serve child survivors of abuse in Central Kentucky. We will miss her, but look forward to the impact she will continue to make for children and families in her new role at the Cabinet for Health and Family Services!

10/29/2025

Thank you to the Lexington Fire Department for giving CAC of the Bluegrass the opportunity to train first responders on EMS responses to child sexual abuse.

These trainings on trauma-informed responses are vital to supporting the well-being and healing journey for child survivors of abuse. We are grateful to have a community that understands the importance of this work. Thank you, LFD!

10/28/2025

CAC of the Bluegrass is hiring!

We are seeking a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Coordinator to coordinate county-specific teams and facilitate ongoing team communication and case review meetings between members of the Children’s Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass staff, law enforcement officials, Cabinet for Health and Family Service representatives, prosecuting attorneys and other community partners.

To apply, visit https://www.indeed.com/job/multi-disciplinary-team-coordinator-e47f8425b2251683

10/27/2025

CAC of the Bluegrass wants to remind you to stay safe as you go trick-or-treating this week! Check out some of these helpful safety tips.

Address

162 N Ashland Avenue
Lexington, KY
40502

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Website

http://www.kykids.org/

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