CAC Junior Board

08/27/2026

Back-to-school season is about more than new classrooms, new teachers, and new routines. It also means children are reconnecting with trusted adults outside of the home.

Teachers, coaches, counselors, school staff, and other trusted adults can play an important role in creating spaces where children feel safe, supported, and heard.

As a new school year begins, let’s remember the impact simply showing up, listening, and paying attention can have on a child. 💙

Every child deserves to have safe adults in their corner.

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08/22/2026

⛳ Tee up for a great cause! 💙
We’re excited to help spread the word about this year’s Herb Horn Memorial Golf Tournament! It’s a day of golf, fun, and community—all while supporting an important cause and making a meaningful impact.
There are plenty of ways to get involved:
🏌️ REGISTER and join us on the course
🤝 SPONSOR and help make the event possible
💙 DONATE and support the cause, even if you can’t attend
Whether you golf, sponsor, donate, or simply help us spread the word, your support makes a difference.
📅 Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 11:00AM CT-5:00PM CT
📍 Bridges of Poplar Creek, 1400 Poplar Creek Dr. Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
👉 Interested in registering, sponsoring, or donating? Visit www.cachelps.org or send us a DM and we’ll point you in the right direction!
Help us spread the word by sharing this post with someone who might want to join us on the green! ⛳💙

07/30/2026

No family should have to navigate a crisis alone.

At CAC, our Family Advocates do more than support children and caregivers through the investigative process. They help connect families to essential resources, provide guidance, and serve as a trusted source of support every step of the way.

Whether it’s assistance with housing, food, transportation, or other community resources, we’re committed to helping families find stability, strength, and hope during challenging times. 💙

07/07/2026

💙 Meet the Board: Cameron VanValkenburg 💙

Next in our Meet the Board series is Cameron VanValkenburg, Social Media Co-Chair of the Children’s Advocacy Center Junior Board.

Cameron earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communications with a focus in Journalism and a minor in Biology from the University of Dayton. She brings creativity and enthusiasm to the Junior Board while helping share the Children’s Advocacy Center’s mission throughout our community.

Outside of her board involvement, Cameron enjoys spending time with friends and family, exercising, baking sourdough, gardening, karaoke, and spending time with her pets, Archie, Simon, and Brinkley. She also recently got engaged to her fiancé, Jerry, making this an especially exciting season in her life!

We’re grateful for Cameron’s dedication to empowering voices, inspiring hope, and helping create a safer future for children in our community.

Stay tuned as we continue introducing the incredible individuals who make up our Junior Board!

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06/23/2026

💙 Meet the Board: Remi Strong, M.S. 💙

Next in our Meet the Board series is Remi Strong, Membership & Engagement Co-Chair of the Children’s Advocacy Center Junior Board.

Remi brings a strong passion for supporting children and families to her work both professionally and through her involvement with CAC. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Missouri–Columbia, a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Capella University, and is currently pursuing her PsyD at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

Outside of her studies and board involvement, Remi enjoys hot yoga, traveling, and recently welcomed a new dog into her family! Professionally, she serves as a Pediatric Violence Recovery Specialist at UChicago Medicine, where she helps support children and families through difficult circumstances.

We’re grateful for Remi’s dedication to empowering voices, inspiring hope, and helping create a safer future for children in our community.

Stay tuned as we continue introducing the incredible individuals who make up our Junior Board!

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06/19/2026

❤️🖤💚 Juneteenth

Today we commemorate Juneteenth and celebrate the enduring strength, resilience, and contributions of Black Americans throughout history.

As we honor this day, we also recognize the importance of building communities where every child feels valued, respected, and supported.

06/14/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Flag Day!

Today we recognize the flag as a symbol of unity, freedom, and the values that bring communities together.

At the Children’s Advocacy Center, we believe every child deserves to grow up feeling safe, supported, and heard. Together, we can help create stronger communities where every child has the opportunity to thrive.

06/13/2026

06/11/2026

Support should be accessible to every family. 💙 That’s why we’re committed to removing barriers and providing the care children deserve.

06/10/2026

💙 Healing begins with being seen.

Child sexual abuse can affect any child, but some children face greater risks because of the circumstances and challenges in their lives.

In this month’s The Monthly Mindset, CAC CEO Melanie Pignotti explores the barriers that can increase vulnerability and why understanding these risks is essential to protecting children and supporting healing.

When we recognize the challenges children face, we can better ensure they are seen, heard and protected. 💙

📖 Read the full column at https://bit.ly/TheMonthlyMindsetJune26