Vision & Mission
OUR VISION
The Children’s Advocacy & Protection Center of Catawba County exists to build a community dedicated to the prevention of and the coordinated response to child abuse and neglect.
OUR MISSION
Advocate for the protection of the children of Catawba County by working to: empower individuals through training and education, coordinate a comprehensive team response to abuse and neglect, and reduce victim trauma.
Nationally accredited through the National Children’s Alliance
NCA Accreditation reflects a Child Advocacy Center’s commitment to providing the highest standard of care for children and families impacted by abuse. Centers that achieve this distinction have successfully met rigorous national standards in areas such as multidisciplinary teamwork, forensic interviewing, victim support and advocacy, mental health services, and case review coordination.
National accreditation demonstrates that the Children’s Advocacy & Protection Center operates with best practices designed to reduce trauma, promote healing, and ensure that children receive compassionate, comprehensive services in a safe and child-focused environment.
OUR SERVICES






