The Child Advocacy Center (CAC)  with locations in Greeley and Fort Lupton serve children who have been sexually abused, severely physically abused or traumatized by witnessing homicide or extreme acts of violence. Child victims and their non- offending family members are provided a comfortable, child focused  and supportive setting that decreases trauma and allows the victims to begin the healing process. The CAC provides comprehensive services through a multi- disciplinary team (MDT)  approach with members from law enforcement, child protection, medical, mental health, victim support and prosecution. This includes scheduling of  forensic interviews, pre and post interview consultation, education about the victim services system, scheduling of medical exams, victim advocacy and support and access to counseling services. Services are also provided to non-offending family members who accompany the child to the interview and are a part of the aftercare process.

CAC’s provide a coordinated, evidence- based response to children who have been abused in all 50 states.  Life Stories CAC is an accredited member of the National Children’s Alliance, the association and governing body for CAC’s. They provide support, technical assistance and quality assurance for all accredited centers. 

2020-2021 People Served by Area of Weld County

• Carbon Valley (Berthoud, Dacono, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Longmont, Mead, Northglenn, Thornton): 179
• County Seat (Evans, Garden City, Greeley): 526
• Outback (Briggsdale, Grover, New Raymer): 27
• Poudre River Corridor (Severance, Windsor): 47
• South County (Brighton, Fort Lupton, Hudson, Keenesburg, Lochbuie): 84
• Thompson River Valley (Johnstown, Milliken): 65
• US-85 Corridor South (Platteville, Gilcrest, LaSalle, Kersey): 22
• US-85 Corridor North (Eaton, Ault, Pierce, Nunn): 64
• Outside Weld County: 86

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2019-2020
2020-2021

A young female was interviewed regarding sex assault by her stepfather. During her interview, she disclosed that her sister may have witnessed some of the assaults. Her sister was brought in to be interviewed as a witness but during her forensic interview she disclosed that she was a victim of very serious sex assault over several years. If she had not been brought in to be interviewed as a witness, she may never have told anyone she was also a victim herself. The case went to trial after several delays due to the pandemic and the suspect was found guilty for sex assault on both sisters.