Dani-Brandon Center for Children La Salle County's Children's Advocacy Cent

03/13/2025

01/02/2025

2025 Marks a Special Milestone for CACI!

This year, we’re proud to celebrate 30 years of advocacy as the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois (CACI)! Throughout the year, we’ll be highlighting the incredible milestones, accomplishments, memories, and partnerships that have shaped us over the past three decades, as well as sharing a vision for the future of child advocacy.

✨ To kick off this celebration, we’re excited to unveil our brand-new 30th Anniversary Logo! ✨

Stay tuned to our social media channels and monthly newsletter for updates and features all year long as we commemorate this milestone and honor the amazing work of CACs across Illinois.

Together, we continue to create a brighter future for children. 💙

01/02/2025

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Parenting Class, Hosted by Maitri Path to Wellness, 710 Peoria St, Peru, IL 61354
Weekly Meetings: Wednesdays, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Start Date: January 8th | Duration: 5 Weeks

Join us for this transformative 5-week parenting class, designed to help you better understand the effects of trauma and learn effective strategies to support your family’s emotional well-being and resilience.

What You’ll Learn:
The Science of Trauma: Understand how your own experiences and your child’s experiences of trauma can shape parenting dynamics and a child’s ability to connect with care.
Emotional Regulation Skills: Discover practical tools to navigate challenging emotions—both yours and your child’s—to create a calmer, more supportive environment.
Building Resilience: Explore ways to nurture resilience in your child’s life, fostering the strength and adaptability they need to thrive.
Healing and Connection: Gain insights into how trauma impacts relationships and learn techniques to rebuild trust, safety, and connection with your child.
This class is ideal for parents, guardians, and caregivers who want to create a more supportive, understanding, and trauma-informed environment for their family.

Why Attend?
Parenting is challenging, especially when trauma plays a role. Our program equips you with tools to break cycles of adversity, promote healing, and create lasting positive changes for you and your child.

Register Today!
Space is limited, so reserve your spot now. Call us at (815)780-0690 or email us at [email protected]
Maitri Path to Wellness – Where Growth and Healing Begin.

12/11/2024

If you, or someone you know is in need of a warm meal please share this information with them. The dinner is planned and prepared by a group of individuals who want to spread some Christmas cheer!

08/23/2024

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11/30/2023

It's beginning to look like Christmas at the CAC!

11/30/2023

CAC CHRISTMAS NEEDS
This year the CAC is sponsoring 11 children and their families for Christmas. Below are items still needed if you would like to donate to our Christmas program.

- Dunkin Donuts gift card
- McDonald's gift card
- Great clips gift card
- Taco Bell gift card
- Wendy’s gift card
- Pizza Hut gift card
- Fuzzy blankets for the children
- Coloring books and crayons/markers
- Puzzles
Items may be dropped off at our Center. Call 815-433-0411 for drop off.

11/02/2023

The CAC would like to thank the Annie M Baker Foundation for their generous donation to our Center. We are so grateful to our community members for their support!