About Us

In 2005, the Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) of Lafourche was established. The Center has averaged over 250 forensic interviews per year. These interviews have proven invaluable in prosecuting those who prey upon and abuse children. The Children's Advocacy Center serves both Lafourche Parish and Assumption Parish. We have also extended our services to Terrebonne Parish.

In 2007, the CAC of Lafourche expanded its mission by giving presentations to local schools and officials on issues relating to child safety. These presentations seek to increase public awareness on issues such as online safety, bullying, and various types of abuse.

In 2021, the center moved to its new site, with the intent to provide additional services on grounds such as Counseling and family advocacy.

In 2023, the CAC of Lafourche began offering therapeutic services free of charge to any family who has been through the center as a result of an investigation.

In 2026, added on a Family Advocate. The advocate's role is to continue communicating with families throughout the duration of the investigation to make sure families are provided help with any services they need along the way.

What is a Children's Advocacy Center?

A Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) is a child-friendly place where adolescent victims or witnesses of physical or sexual abuse elaborate on their experience. Children are welcomed with open arms and are treated with kindness and respect to assist in the healing process. The Children's Advocacy Center contributes in child abuse investigations. Statements from child victims and witnesses are recorded under the guidance of expert interviewers. These recordings are admissible as evidence against an offender at trial.

Our Purpose

The purpose of the CAC of Lafourche is to establish one location as a neutral environment for the child to be interviewed one time while working with all the other agencies involved in the investigation. After the interviews are conducted, the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meets once a month to discuss the status of each investigation.