Helping Kids Feel Safe
Serving child abuse and neglect victims of Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy, Bradford, and Union counties.
Upcoming Events & News
1St Annual | January 18, 2025
Get Reel About Child Abuse Fishing Tournament
The University of Florida’s Child Advocacy Center (UF-CAC) in conjunction with the UF Child Protection Team (UF-CPT) are hosting the Get Reel About Child Abuse Fishing Tournament on January 18, 2025, at Sea Hag Marina to benefit the UF-CAC. The tournament starts at safelight and will end at 2pm. Prizes will be awarded for 1st-3rd place for largest Redfish and 1st-3rd place largest trout. Join us in spreading awareness and supporting the children in our community!
NEWSLETTER
November 2024
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There are many ways to get involved with the UF Child Advocacy Center and the children and families we serve. Donations of financial and material goods are alwasy welcome. Additionally, volunteers are needed to assist in fundraising event and to advocate for victims.
Our Services
Our case managers are with you every step of the way, from the first interview with the Child Protection Team, through the healing stages. They will be able to help you find the support and resources that your family needs on the journey to healing.
UF Pediatric News
Florida medical students establish reading program with local elementary schools
As a first-generation American who navigated learning English while primarily speaking Spanish with her family, University of Florida medical student Dulce Morales understands the challenges that can come while learning…
UF College of Medicine launches pediatric obesity fellowship to tackle national epidemic
The new Pediatric Obesity Fellowship Training Program, launched in July 2024, is just the second pediatric obesity fellowship in the southeastern United States and is tackling a growing need for prevention…
Minecraft and Miracles: Introducing Our 2025 CMN Champion, Ella Grace!
Building worlds in Minecraft and racing through virtual bridges are just some of the ways 9-year-old Ella Grace Ramondetta keeps her spirit high during hospital stays. Now, as the newly…
Department Highlights | Winter 2025
Awards & Honors Welcome Faculty Members Education Residency Recruitment Interviews were completed before the end of the year in 2024. Thank you to the faculty, resident recruitment team, and ambassadors…