Helping Kids Feel Safe
Serving child abuse and neglect victims of Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy, Bradford, and Union counties.
Get Involved
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
Former UF Health patient creates ‘coping kits’ for pediatric blood draws
Blood draws can be scary for young children. As they sit in the hospital chair, their heart rate speeds up as the nurse walks by. Anxiety rises as the needle…
Covid-19 Vaccine in Children and Pregnancy with Dr. Sonja A. Rasmussen
In this episode of the JIM Podcast, Editor-In-Chief Richard McCallum speaks with Dr. Sonja A. Rasmussen on the COVID-19 vaccine in children and pregnancy. Dr. Rasmussen is currently a Tenured…
Kara Goes to School
The animated series is a partnership between Dr. Angelina Bernier and the non-profit Drawn from Valor.
We’re going on offense to protect children’: UF Health holds vaccination clinic
Cars lined up outside of the University of Florida’s Phillips Center parking garage where five stations were set up to give children ages 5-11 long-awaited COVID-19 Pfizer BioNTech vaccinations on Wednesday.
