named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Closet
Supplies clothing, food, and household items to families in crisis; accessible during center visits and during holidays for additional support.
Family Advocacy Services
Provides consistent support to children and families throughout the investigation and legal process; includes system navigation, emotional support, and access to resources.
Forensic Interviewing
Conducts child-friendly, developmentally appropriate interviews by trained professionals from CPS, law enforcement, or the center to gather accurate information.
Medical Evaluations
Provides pediatric forensic exams through REACH, a program of Golisano Children’s Hospital, to assess the child’s physical health and safety.
Mental Health Therapy
Offers trauma-informed counseling services for child victims and family members to support emotional healing and coping.
Title IX Support
Assists students and families with navigating Title IX complaints related to sexual or gender-based discrimination in educational settings.
Victim Compensation Assistance
Helps eligible families apply for financial compensation for crime-related expenses via the NYS Office of Victim Services.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Child Advocacy and Trauma Support Centers 4 activities
- Conducting forensic interviews for suspected child abuse casesConducts child-friendly, legally sound forensic interviews using the ChildFirst® protocol for children typically aged 2 years, 9 months to 17 years, observed by law enforcement and child protective services. Prepares and coordinates interviews to assess whether abuse occurred, with pre- and post-interview support provided to non-offending caregivers.
- Coordination of medical evaluations for abuse victimsCoordinates access to specialized pediatric medical evaluations for children who may have been physically or sexually abused through a partnership with REACH at Golisano Children’s Hospital, including referrals following forensic interviews.
- Coordination of multidisciplinary support services for child abuse victimsCoordinates comprehensive services and support for children who are victims of sexual or physical abuse, including intake assessments, case coordination, and navigation of legal, medical, and social systems. The organization ensures children and families receive proper care, protection, and access to necessary resources throughout the intervention process.
- Family advocacy and support servicesProvides ongoing support to children and families through trained Family Advocates who answer questions, coordinate care across team members, and assist with navigating systems involved in abuse cases, including legal and educational processes.
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Child Welfare Professional Training & Capacity Building 2 activities
- Community education and prevention trainingProvides free 24/7 online Mandated Reporter Training in partnership with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services and offers in-person training on child abuse and neglect for organizations to support prevention and early intervention.
- Hosting of annual child abuse prevention conferenceHosts an annual, nationally recognized conference each April featuring industry experts to advance knowledge and practices in child abuse prevention and response.
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Family and Juvenile Legal Defense 1 activity
- Advocacy for families in Title IX processesProvides support to families navigating potential Title IX violations, including accompaniment and advocacy throughout the school-based Title IX process.
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Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
- Facility operations and expansionOperates a facility at 1 Mount Hope Avenue in Rochester, NY, with plans to open two new locations—Skyview on the Ridge and Mark and Maureen Davitt Beacon Place—in 2025 to expand prevention services and reimagined mental health care.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Operation of a resource and support hub for families in crisisOperates a Community Closet that provides clothing, food, and household goods to families in need, and offers holiday support including food boxes and gifts. Also assists eligible families with submitting victim compensation claims through the NYS Office of Victim Services.
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24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
- Provision of crisis and resource support via phone lineOperates a phone line staffed by trained professionals who provide support, resources, and guidance to individuals seeking help related to child abuse and family crisis.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Provision of trauma-informed mental health servicesProvides individualized, evidence-supported trauma-informed mental health assessment and treatment for children and families affected by abuse. Services include in-person and telehealth sessions, standardized assessments, and treatment planning to support recovery and long-term well-being.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Public awareness and prevention campaignsParticipates in Child Abuse Prevention Month each April to educate the public, promote child safety, and raise awareness about abuse prevention and intervention services.
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Community Service Office Operations 1 activity
- Volunteer-staffed front desk and administrative supportOperates a front desk and family waiting room staffed by volunteers to support client intake, maintain a safe environment, and provide administrative assistance during business hours.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$9.67M
Contributions & grants$9.00M93%
Program service revenue$502K5%
Investment income$154K2%
Other revenue$14K
expenses
Total expenses$4.13M
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising17%
Salaries & benefits$2.84M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$15.14M
Cash$3.50M
Investments$2.47M
Liabilities$453K
Net assets$14.68M
Liquid reserves17.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +180.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| DANIELE LYMAN-TORRES | CEO | 40 | $169K |
| SHEILA GIRARD | VP FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION | 40 | $128K |
| JAIME ANDERSON | CHIEF OF STAFF | 1 | $123K |
| ANNA POTTER | VP OF PROGRAMS & SERVICES | 1 | $123K |
board members · 21
- AARON BERTRAM — VICE CHAIR
- ABHAS KUMAR — AT LARGE COMMITTEE MEMBER
- ANDREW MCDERMOTT — DIRECTOR
- ANNE WILDER — DIRECTOR
- BRIAN TOMENY — DIRECTOR
- CAYTIE BOWSER — DIRECTOR
- COLLEEN DANDREA — DIRECTOR
- DAVID MATTUCCI — DIRECTOR
- DR LEKEYAH WILSON — DIRECTOR
- EDWARD TOWNSEND — DIRECTOR
- GLADYS PEDRAZA-BURGOS — DIRECTOR
- JASON BARNECUT-KEARNS — VICE CHAIR & TREASURER
- JEFF COOK — AT LARGE COMMITTEE MEMBER
- JENNIFER LAKE — CHAIR
- JENNY HOLMES — DIRECTOR
- KATE KENNEY — VICE CHAIR
- MARYLOUISE STEINWACHS — SECRETARY
- PATRICIA UTTARO — DIRECTOR
- REGINALD DEJEAN — AT LARGE COMMITTEE MEMBER
- SAYEH RIVAZFAR — DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM HURLEY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 35
Who they work with
- Brighton Police Department Partner — Partner agency collaborating with The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester in protecting and advocating for children.
- Brockport Police Department Partner — Partner agency collaborating with The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester in protecting and advocating for children.
- CACGROC Partner — Primary organization coordinating community involvement efforts for child abuse healing
- City of Rochester Police Department Partner — Partner agency collaborating with The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester in protecting and advocating for children.
- East Rochester Police Department Partner — Partner agency collaborating with The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester in protecting and advocating for children.
- Fairport Police Department Partner — Partner agency collaborating with The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester in protecting and advocating for children.
- Gates Police Department Partner — Partner agency collaborating with The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester in protecting and advocating for children.
- Golisano Children’s Hospital Partner — Provides specialized pediatric medical evaluation and treatment services through its REACH program at the CAC.
- Golisano Children’s Hospital at the University of Rochester (REACH Program) Partner — Partner agency collaborating with The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester in protecting and advocating for children.
- Greece Police Department Partner — Partner agency collaborating with The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester in protecting and advocating for children.
- Irondequoit Police Department Partner — Partner agency collaborating with The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester in protecting and advocating for children.
- Mark and Maureen Davitt Partner — Funders of The Beacon Place, which offers caregiver education and support programs
- Mark and Maureen Davitt Partner — Named donors supporting Beacon Place, which will house expanded prevention services.
- Monroe County Department of Human Services Partner — Partner agency collaborating with The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester in protecting and advocating for children.
- Monroe County District Attorney’s Office Partner — Partner agency collaborating with The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester in protecting and advocating for children.
- Monroe County Law Department (Children’s Services Unit) Partner — Partner agency collaborating with The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester in protecting and advocating for children.
- Monroe County Office of Probation-Community Corrections Partner — Partner agency collaborating with The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester in protecting and advocating for children.
- Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Partner — Partner agency collaborating with The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester in protecting and advocating for children.
- NY Office of Child and Family Services Government — Partner in providing mandated reporter training on child abuse and neglect.
- NYS Office of Victim Services Government — Partner agency through which Family Advocates assist families in applying for victim compensation.
- National Children’s Advocacy Center Partner — Collaborates on professional training and best practices in child abuse response.
- National Children’s Alliance Network — Provider of approved mental health treatment modalities and national standards for care
- New York State Child Abuse Hotline Government — Collaborates with the hotline to report child abuse, which can trigger investigations by County Child Protective Services.
- New York State Office of Children and Family Services Government — Partner in providing free online Mandated Reporter Training for child abuse and neglect identification.
- New York State Police Partner — Partner agency collaborating with The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester in protecting and advocating for children.
- Not specified Partner — Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members including legal, medical, and mental health professionals to support child abuse cases.
- Ogden Police Department Partner — Partner agency collaborating with The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester in protecting and advocating for children.
- Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York Inc (RESTORE Sexual Assault Services) Partner — Partner agency collaborating with The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester in protecting and advocating for children.
- REACH Partner — Partner organization for coordinating medical appointments following forensic interviews.
- REACH, a program of Golisano Children’s Hospital Partner — Provides pediatric medical evaluations at The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Family-Engaged Trauma Treatment for Holistic Healingmethodology: family_engaged_trauma_treatmentBy integrating caregivers into evidence-based mental health treatments like Child-Parent Psychotherapy and Trauma-Focused CBT, the organization strengthens relational bonds and improves treatment outcomes, because healing from trauma is more effective when the child’s primary support system is actively involved and therapeutically supported.
- Multidisciplinary Team Coordination to Reduce Traumamethodology: coordinated_multidisciplinary_responseBy coordinating medical, mental health, advocacy, and forensic services through a multidisciplinary team, the organization reduces re-traumatization of children and families during abuse investigations, because integrated expert input within a single child-centered system minimizes redundant interviews and aligns agency efforts in the child’s best interest.
- Primary Prevention Through Community Education and Empowermentmethodology: community_wide_preventionBy equipping adults, caregivers, schools, and youth organizations with knowledge and tools to recognize and prevent abuse, the organization reduces the incidence of child abuse over time, because widespread community vigilance and shared responsibility create protective environments and enable early intervention.
- Systemic Change Through Policy and Educationmethodology: systemic_change_through_policy_and_educationBy advancing policy advocacy, team empowerment, and community-wide education, the organization transforms child abuse response systems, because sustainable prevention and improved outcomes require institutional reforms and cultural shifts beyond individual-level interventions.
- Trauma-Informed Care as a Pathway to Healingmethodology: trauma_informed_careBy applying trauma-informed principles across forensic interviewing, mental health treatment, and family support, the organization prevents re-traumatization and promotes resilience, because recognizing the impact of trauma on behavior and development enables child-centered, safety-focused interventions that support recovery.