Northern Michigan Children's Assessment Center

Northern Michigan Children's Assessment Center NMCAC provides a safe environment for children to be interviewed when they have been a victim of a crime. The center opened in 2015.

Our Mission: To foster healing and reduce the trauma of childhood abuse and neglect by providing prevention, intervention, and advocacy to children & their family members Northern Michigan Children’s Assessment Center assists children that are victims of abuse across a four county area in northern lower Michigan – Crawford, Roscommon, Oscoda and Ogemaw. We also provide other services including cou

nseling, medical examinations, and more. Our mission is to prevent and educate the public on child abuse and neglect, as well as to reduce the trauma of child abuse and neglect by providing a timely response to allegations in a safe, neutral, child focused setting.

Gatlyn Dunham, NMCAC Prevention Coordinator, represented the Northern Michigan Children’s Assessment Center at Mio Proje...
06/11/2026

Gatlyn Dunham, NMCAC Prevention Coordinator, represented the Northern Michigan Children’s Assessment Center at Mio Project Connect held at Mio AuSable Schools.
Gatlyn had the opportunity to connect with families, share information about NMCAC services, and provide resources that support children and families in our communities.
Thank you to Mio Project Connect and Mio AuSable Schools for bringing valuable services and resources together for local families. We are grateful to be part of an event that strengthens connections and promotes hope and healing.

A big thank you to the Houghton Lake Rotary for their generous support of the Higgins Lake Sun Rise Run!Community partne...
06/10/2026

A big thank you to the Houghton Lake Rotary for their generous support of the Higgins Lake Sun Rise Run!
Community partnerships like yours help make this annual event a success and allow us to continue providing crucial services to abused children. We truly appreciate your commitment to supporting the NMCAC.
Thank you for being a valued partner of the Higgins Lake Sun Rise Run!

06/10/2026

🏃‍♀️Volunteers Needed for Our Annual Sunrise Run Fundraiser! ☀️

We are looking for a few volunteers to help make our annual Sunrise Run a success! We need friendly faces to work an aid station, handing out water and Gatorade to our amazing 10K and half marathon runners.
📅 Saturday, June 20th
⏰ 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Higgins Lake State Park
It’s a fun and easy way to support the event, cheer on participants, and be part of a wonderful community event! Please call 989-275-7145. We would greatly appreciate your support in helping make the Sunrise Run a great success! ❤️

We are incredibly grateful to Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union for their generous $500 donation in support of our mission...
06/10/2026

We are incredibly grateful to Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union for their generous $500 donation in support of our mission.
Your commitment to our community helps us continue providing a safe, supportive, and child-focused space where children and families can begin their journey of healing. Every contribution makes a difference, and we are honored to have community partners like Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union standing with us to protect children and promote hope and healing.
Thank you for investing in our children, our families, and a stronger future for our community. Please consider joining the Credit Union in their support and match their donation.

Two of our Staff presented at the 12th Annual Foster/Adoptive/Kinship and Community Partner Conference.   Taylor Ignacza...
06/05/2026

Two of our Staff presented at the 12th Annual Foster/Adoptive/Kinship and Community Partner Conference. Taylor Ignaczak, CAC Program Manager, and Kadie Smith CAC Therapist. We are honored to be a part of this training.

The Northern Michigan Children’s Assessment Center (NMCAC) would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who att...
06/02/2026

The Northern Michigan Children’s Assessment Center (NMCAC) would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended the Butterfly Ball on May 30. Your presence helped make the evening a beautiful celebration of our mission and the ongoing transformation of our Center through our Building Campaign.

A special thank you to Christian and Michelle at Uncommon Ranch for hosting us at their incredible venue and for their generous support of our cause. We are also grateful to Chef Kaytie and her team for providing an outstanding dinner that made the evening even more memorable.

Together, we are creating a place where healing begins, hope takes flight, and children can thrive. As we continue Phase 2 of our Building Campaign, we invite you to learn more about how you can help us transform a former juvenile facility into a trauma-informed center for hope and healing for children and families across Northern Michigan. Learn More About Our Building Campaign

Thank you for being part of this journey and for helping us create brighter futures for the children and families we serve. 🦋💙
https://www.nmcac4kids.org/building-campaign

05/21/2026

We would like to thank the leaders from MyMichigan for visiting and touring the NMCAC. We truly appreciate our partnership and the shared commitment to supporting children and families in our community. Thank you for your continued collaboration and support!

🌅🏃‍♀️ SAVE $5 ON REGISTRATION! 🏃‍♂️🌅Join us for the Higgins Lake Sunrise Run on Saturday, June 20, 2026 — featuring a 5K...
05/19/2026

🌅🏃‍♀️ SAVE $5 ON REGISTRATION! 🏃‍♂️🌅

Join us for the Higgins Lake Sunrise Run on Saturday, June 20, 2026 — featuring a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Kids Fun Run!

🎉 Get $5 OFF your registration now!
🎽 Be sure to register by June 1st to guarantee your official Sunrise Run t-shirt and finisher medal!
👉 Click the link or visit our Events page to register today.
https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Roscommon/HigginsLakeSunriseRun
Every step you take helps support the important work of the Northern Michigan Children’s Assessment Center 💙

Don’t miss this beautiful sunrise run for a great cause!

✨ An evening of transformation, elegance, and purpose awaits. ✨Introducing the official menu for the 2026 Butterfly Ball...
05/18/2026

✨ An evening of transformation, elegance, and purpose awaits. ✨
Introducing the official menu for the 2026 Butterfly Ball — a thoughtfully curated five-course dining experience inspired by metamorphosis, hope, and healing, expertly crafted by Chef Kaytie Bowman. From “A Garden Awakened” to “The Butterfly Garden,” every course has been designed to create a truly unforgettable evening.
Guests will enjoy:
🦋 A stunning 5-course chef-crafted dinner
🎶 Live entertainment by The Todd Renton Jazz Quartet for dinner and after dinner music by RDS+
🎁 Exclusive auction experiences
🥂 An elegant evening supporting the children and families served by the Northern Michigan Children’s Assessment Center
Join us as we celebrate resilience, renewal, and the extraordinary strength of the children we serve.
📍 Uncommon Ranch
📅 Saturday, May 30
⏰ 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
🎟 Purchase tickets here: https://nmcac4kids.networkforgood.com/events/98832-butterfly-ball
Together, we can help children find healing, hope, and the freedom to bloom.

Address

112 S 4th Street
Roscommon, MI
48653

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+19892757145

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