Welcome to the Kay Phillips
Child Advocacy Center

As a nationally accredited Children’s Advocacy Center, our main goal is to ensure that children disclosing abuse are not further victimized by the intervention systems designed to protect them. This is why we offer child-focused, evidence-based programs, which work closely with representatives from many other disciplines to effectively investigate, prosecute, and treat child abuse. At Kay Phillips Child Advocacy Center, whether a child visits our center once for their initial forensic interview, or they visit us weekly for therapy services, one thing remains true – they will NEVER receive a bill for services that are provided. This means that cost never gets in the way of a child’s path toward hope, healing, and empowerment.

Hope – Heal – Empower

*Formerly Children in Crisis dba Dorchester Children’s Advocacy Center and Berkeley Children’s Advocacy Center

Do You Suspect Abuse?

If you have concerns that a child
is being abused or neglected, learn
how to report and respond here.

How To Report Abuse

Our Vision

Is to create communities in which children
and families live free from abuse and are
free to reach their full potential.

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Our Locations

Dorchester Center

303 E. Richardson Ave. Summerville, SC 29483 | Get Directions >

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Berkeley Center

120 Executive Park Way Moncks Corner, SC 29461 | Get Directions >

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1,043

Forensic Interviews in 2023

1,537

Mental Health Sessions in 2023

20,000+

Serving more than 20,000 clients
over the past 20 years.

Our Events

You can make a difference

Each year, through the generosity of our sponsors, event proceeds from our three major events contribute approximately 15% of our annual budget to provide services for abused and neglected children.

 

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Resources

The CAC Model

The primary goal of all children’s advocacy centers (CACs) accredited by the National Children’s Alliance (NCA) is to ensure that children disclosing abuse are not further victimized by the intervention systems designed to protect them.

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Treatment Services

We offer evidence-based, trauma-focused mental health services. Our therapists provide a safe, warm, space for children who have experienced trauma to talk about what happened to them, and to process their thoughts and feelings.

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Prevention Trainings

A key component to preventing and responding to child abuse and neglect is education. We offer multiple training opportunities for the community, and provide the tools necessary to have adequate preparedness should a situation arise.

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