Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida, Inc.

Mission

Since 1981, Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida, Inc. (CAC) has advocated for a healthy, safe community for children through a multidisciplinary team approach to child abuse and neglect. Our mission is to create a safe and nurturing space for children affected by abuse and neglect, where they share their stories, heal, and thrive with comprehensive support. The Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida offers abuse determination services, trauma-informed therapeutic counseling, advocacy, parenting education, prevention programs, pet therapy, and community outreach and education in Lee County. Abuse determination, therapeutic counseling, and advocacy services are also provided in Charlotte, Hendry, and Glades counties. CAC is the only Children’s Advocacy Center in the four-county area. CAC is accredited by the National Children's Alliance and is one of the largest Children’s Advocacy Centers in the state of Florida.

Fort Myers FL | EIN: 65-0007620
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501(c)(3) organization
3830 Evans Avenue,
Fort Myers FL 33901
https://www.cac-swfl.org
239-939-2808

Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida, Inc.

Mission

Since 1981, Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida, Inc. (CAC) has advocated for a healthy, safe community for children through a multidisciplinary team approach to child abuse and neglect. Our mission is to create a safe and nurturing space for children affected by abuse and neglect, where they share their stories, heal, and thrive with comprehensive support. The Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida offers abuse determination services, trauma-informed therapeutic counseling, advocacy, parenting education, prevention programs, pet therapy, and community outreach and education in Lee County. Abuse determination, therapeutic counseling, and advocacy services are also provided in Charlotte, Hendry, and Glades counties. CAC is the only Children’s Advocacy Center in the four-county area. CAC is accredited by the National Children's Alliance and is one of the largest Children’s Advocacy Centers in the state of Florida.

Fort Myers FL | EIN: 65-0007620
Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?
501(c)(3) organization
3830 Evans Avenue,
Fort Myers FL 33901
https://www.cac-swfl.org
239-939-2808

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Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes
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Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public.

Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2025.

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Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes

Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public.

Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2025.

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No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
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Financial Statements:Yes
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Audit Oversight Committee:Yes
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No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes
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Records Retention Policy:Yes
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Tax Form Disclosed on Website:Yes
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