Opening pathways to healing for child victims of crime.
When the victim of a crime is a child, child-centered case coordination and timely support services can help facilitate justice and healing..
We’re committed to Texas children in need
Our child-centered response prioritizes safety and justice whenever children are victimized by:
- physical or sexual abuse
- witnessing violent crime
- mass violence
We coordinate timely services so kids aren’t left to carry trauma alone.
We improve the way Texas responds to child victims of crime
When a child experiences crime, CACTX and CACs stand ready to respond. In safe, child-friendly environments, CAC multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) work together to support children and caregivers through:
- case review and coordination
- forensic interviews
- medical evaluations
- evidence-based mental health services
- case management and victim support
Addressing a Range of Needs
We serve children impacted by a wide range of abuse and crime by helping them pursue justice and facilitate their healing journeys.
35,934 cases were reviewed by the MDT and facilitated by CACs, enhancing collaboration and case outcomes
40,109 children received a forensic interview by a specially trained CAC professional
8,340 children received specialized medical evaluations for proper assessment and treatment
25,138 children received the necessary mental health services
8,639 adults received mental health services*
56,700 families received individualized support to keep them connected with the investigation & healing services
Based on services from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025.
*Includes caregivers involved in their child’s therapy, even if they didn’t receive therapy themselves.
We orchestrate child-centered support
Our statewide MDT approach, led through our network of CACs, aims that children and families receive the strongest possible response. By drawing on child-centered best practices, we not only facilitate justice but also protect the emotional well-being of kids and caregivers carrying trauma.
CACs and their MDT partners, including law enforcement, prosecutors, Department of Family Protective Services (DFPS), medical and mental health professionals, and case managers, work together in a unified, coordinated response, so no child victim of crime is left to face it alone.
Our Network of Texas CACs Brings Together
Mental Health Matters
Healing trauma is just as urgent as preventing it.
To build a safer Texas, the mental health needs of child survivors must be addressed with the same urgency as justice and protection. CACTX provides children and caregivers have access to specialized, child-centered services that open the door to healing, even when no other support is available.
Through our statewide network, CACs provide:
- evidence-based therapies
- individual and family counseling
- specialized support services
These services are free, ongoing, and tailored to each child’s unique needs. Our Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) approach looks beyond immediate crisis, and offers long-term care that prevents trauma from compounding and strengthens outcomes for children and families.
CACTX also equips the professionals who provide this care. By offering training, support, and continuing education, we help support that mental health experts across Texas can deliver gold-standard care, which improves access, consistency, and outcomes for kids who need it most.
Report Suspected Abuse
If you suspect child abuse, you are required by law to report it. Take action by contacting the Texas Abuse Hotline. 1-800-252-5400Your Support is Paramount
Our success in creating lasting change is only possible with the collaboration and support of partners across the state who share our belief that we can make Texas the best place to be a child. Our supporters are a critical aspect of our effort to protect Texas children in every community.
