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Children's Advocacy Center of York County

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The Center's Mission

The Children's Advocacy Center of York County (CACYC) is a program of Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine. CACYC’s mission is to reduce trauma experienced by children and families, to increase communication between investigators, streamline child abuse investigations, and ensure survivors of child sexual abuse have all necessary supports in place. 

National Accreditation 

In 2019, CACYC received National Accreditation through the National Children's Alliance (NCA), the national association and accrediting body for children’s advocacy centers in the United States. Read the NCA’s 2021 Annual Report to see how CAC’s make a difference.

Contacting the CACYC

We are happy to answer general questions about the Children’s Advocacy Center of York County (CACYC). However due to the nature of this program's work, the CACYC is only able to work with children and families who are referred through law enforcement, district attorneys' offices, and the Maine Department of Health and Human Services..  The CACYC phone number is 207-459-2380. 
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​If you have other questions about supporting children or teens who have experienced sexual abuse, you can contact our helpline at 1-800-871-7741.  Please note that we are mandated reporters.

Reporting Child Abuse

If you suspect that a child is being abused, please contact the Child Protective Services hotline at 1-800-452-1999 to make a report.  Early intervention helps to prevent further victimization, and can give children the support they need to heal.
Sexual Assault Helpline:
For support, please call our free, private, 24-hour helpline at 1-800-871-7741.
In accordance with federal regulations, Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine does not discriminate in the access to our provision of its services.

SARSSM provides free services in York and Cumberland Counties.
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​Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine is funded in part by Maine's Department of Health and Human Services, the United Way of York County, and generous public and private donations.