Our Story
The Children’s Advocacy Center of Hidalgo and Starr Counties was established in June of 2000 when a local two-year old’s life ended tragically as a result of abuse. It is part of a much larger network of centers across the United States that are committed to protecting children from abuse and neglect. The National Children’s Advocacy Center has been a beacon of hope for countless victims of abuse since it’s founding in Huntsville, Alabama in 1985 by then District Attorney, Robert E. “Bud” Cramer.
The national organization has since solidified its reputation as an advocate and educator on issues of abuse and neglect against children. There are now over 800 Children’s Advocacy Centers nationwide that have modeled themselves after Cramer’s original vision, 71 in Texas. The Children’s Advocacy Center of Hidalgo and Starr Counties is the only center of its kind in Hidalgo and Starr counties.

Jesus Sanchez
Executive Director
Meet The Board

Rick Guerrero
President

Amira Kalifa
Vice President

Will Lowry
Treasurer

Dr. Danielle Fox
Secretary

Tina Martin
Past President

Providence Boneta
Board Member

Lorena Castillo
Board Member
Belinda Escaname
Board Member

Jessica Galloso
Board Member

Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra
Board Member

Carol Hudsonpillar
Board Member

Dr. Carolina Huerta
Board Member
Ricardo Solis
Board Member
Maria Elena Sulemana
Board Member
Miguel Villareal
Board Member

Ricardo Rodriguez Jr.
Board Member
Gocho Ramirez
Board Member