Every Child Deserves to Feel Safe, Heard, and Supported.
Norfolk Advocates For Children, Inc. (NAC) is the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) of Norfolk County. Across Massachusetts and the United States, Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) are distinguished by their multi-disciplinary, team-oriented and victim-friendly response to child abuse cases.
Since the inception of the first CAC in 1985 in Huntsville, Alabama, the number of CACs has grown to over 750 nationally.
Our Vision
All children are safe and free to achieve their full potential.
Our Mission
The mission of Norfolk Advocates For Children, Inc. is to reduce the impact of trauma for children and caregivers by providing prevention efforts and a compassionate, coordinated and comprehensive response to child abuse through collaboration among community agencies.
As a child-friendly, multidisciplinary center, NAC brings together law enforcement, medical professionals, mental health providers, and advocates to respond swiftly and compassionately to cases of child abuse.
Through forensic interviews, victim advocacy, medical care, and therapeutic referrals, NAC ensures that children and families receive the comprehensive support they need to begin healing. This video takes you inside their vital work—where collaboration meets compassion, and hope begins.
Meet Bailey
Bailey is the Norfolk District Attorney’s Community Resource Dog. She acts as a support to the children who come to our center and their non offending caregivers. Bailey often visits community organizations and attends community events with her handler Kristy MacDougall.
