04/22/2026
(4/5) Our next Champion is🥁🥁🥁
🤩🤩Maria Perez 🤩🤩- Family Violence Prevention Specialist, REACH Crisis Services
Maria works closely with the Child Advocacy Center, supporting children and families during some of the most difficult moments, including forensic interviews and critical stages of their cases. She helps ensure that children feel safe and supported throughout the process while assisting families in navigating complex systems and accessing the resources they need. Her focus is on advocating for the child’s voice and providing compassionate, consistent support during times of crisis.
As a survivor, this work is deeply personal to her. She understands the importance of being heard, believed, and supported, and she carries that understanding into every interaction. She is committed to creating safe spaces, building trust, and empowering children and families to find strength and healing.
To Maria, advocacy is about more than providing services; it is about restoring dignity, uplifting voices, and ensuring every child and family knows they matter.
