by admin | Nov 24, 2021 | Protect A Child
Did you know in the last year, 69% of children served were for sexual abuse cases? As parents, responsible adults, and civil members of our community, we can all positively agree that the protection and safety of innocent children is something we should always...
by admin | Nov 12, 2021 | Protect A Child
During tough economic times, it can be difficult for caring individuals to donate their hard earned money or time to participate in events that raise awareness to important causes like child abuse, but we here at the Children’s Advocacy Center of Hidalgo and Starr...
by admin | Oct 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
The spirit of giving is all around us this year! This Tuesday, November 30th, the Children’s Advocacy Center of Hidalgo and Starr Counties (CACHS) invites you to celebrate Giving Tuesday by giving, sharing, and challenging others to give back to their local...
by admin | Oct 1, 2021 | Protect A Child
Many people often think of child abuse or neglect as only affecting those directly involved in the situation. However, the reality is that child abuse affects our entire community.But we can each do our part to ensure that every child has a chance to live a life free...
by admin | Sep 14, 2021 | Protect A Child
You could be the best parent in the world, but even providing quality attention and care, your child may still exhibit more behavioral challenges than normal. These challenges can range from a low tolerance for frustration to a tendency to challenge and/or defy...
by admin | Aug 24, 2021 | Protect A Child
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that at least 1 in 7 children has experienced child abuse and/or neglect in the past year in the United States. Even here in the Rio Grande Valley, children are physically, emotionally, and sexually abused. In...
by admin | Aug 12, 2021 | Protect A Child
Children and adolescents who have experienced trauma in their lives can benefit from Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), a short-term phase-and components-based treatment.TF-CBT is suitable for children and adolescents ages 3 to 18 with emotional...
by admin | Jul 20, 2021 | Protect A Child
Science has shown us that when a child goes through a traumatic event, their development can be severely disrupted, resulting in lifelong consequences. In cases of abuse, it can’t be understated how important it is to quickly establish a safe environment for your...
by admin | Jun 22, 2021 | Protect A Child
At the request of law enforcement and/or Child Protective Services, a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) helps Children’s Advocacy Center of Hidalgo and Starr Counties (CACHSC) by providing a medical evaluation for a child victim of abuse. This sexual assault...
by admin | Jun 18, 2021 | Protect A Child
Child abuse is an alarmingly prevalent issue in the United States. According to reports from child protective service agencies and the US Department of Health and Human Services, 78,188 children were sexually abused in 2003 at the rate of 1.2 per 1000 children. These...
