Where Healing Begins
The Children’s Advocacy Center of the Coastal Bend (CACCB) is a victim-centered, Multidisciplinary team approach to the investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases. The CACCB provides specialized Forensic Interviews, therapeutic recovery services, case management, and outreach, education, and prevention services. The children served by the CACCB are victims of sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, drug-endangerment, human trafficking, and witnesses to violent crimes such as homicide and domestic violence.
MISSION
The mission of the Children’s Advocacy Center of the Coastal Bend is to minimize the trauma to abused children and their families by uniting the efforts of public agencies and enlisting the support of the community, and to protect, restore and transform the lives and futures of these children and their families.
CACCB Service Area
The CACCB provides services to a 10-county area throughout the Coastal Bend: Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, McMullen, Nueces, and San Patricio.
CAC LEADERSHIP
CLARISSA MORA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
clarissam@caccb.net | (361) 855-9058, ext. 4
VANESSA LOPEZ, LPC, CLINICAL DIRECTOR
vanessal@caccb.net | (361) 855-9058
CLARISSA CANALES, PROGRAM DIRECTOR
clairec@caccb.net | (361) 855-9058, ext. 3
VERONICA OLIVAREZ, FINANCE & COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR
veronicao@caccb.net | (361) 855-9058
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS
Brandon Luttrell, Board President
Caitlyn Hill, Board Treasurer
Dr. Kristina Nelson, Board Vice-President
Alicia Escobar, Board Secretary & CCPD Representative
Employment
& Volunteer Opportunities
Employment Opportunities:
No available positions at this time.
The CACCB is looking for eager volunteers to assist with various tasks: office assistance, creating information packets, assisting with donation intake, attending health fairs, and assisting with presentations, just to name a few!
Testimonials
“I appreciated the guidance they gave me to help me help my daughter. ”
“I appreciate the way all my questions were addressed and the comfort that was given when listening to me talk about what my daughter was going through...very kind and understanding staff.”
“The CAC was a big help in my situation, since my son did not want to speak with any law enforcement. They helped us out a lot.”
“The staff was extremely nice and very professional about our situation. They took our matter serious and never once made my daughter feel like anything was her fault. ”
“I appreciate the friendliness and consistent help provided. They listened to me and offered services, it was amazing. I felt helped and understood!”