Two fun outdoor events, one great reason to SHINE on behalf of child victims.

We're bringing the SHINE campaign here to Bradford County this summer as part of two annual events: Paddlepalooza and our 2nd Annual Golf Tournament FORe Kids! Which are you gearing up for? Get your paddles or clubs out and join us. If you've already registered as a participant for one of our events, consider going the extra mile to join our SHINE fundraising page here. Click "FUNDRAISE" and select your event. Then share this fundraising page with your friends and family. Ask them to make a donation to support your ride down the river or game on the green.

Click here for more Paddlepalooza event info.

Click here for more Golf Tournament FORe Kids event info.

Who We Are

Statistics have shown that one out of every four girls, and one out of every six boys, will be sexually abused before they reach age 18. Sadly, only one in 10 will ever disclose their abuse.

These statistics do not discriminate against the children across the Northern Tier region of Pennsylvania. Child abuse in this area is an increasing problem that requires a community approach to address. These children deserve and need a safe place to transform from victim to survivor. That’s why our center exists.

The Children’s House/Child Advocacy Center (CHCAC) is a safe place for children and families to come when there are concerns about child abuse or neglect. We provide victim support, family advocacy, medical exams, mental health and forensic interviews through a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach. We minimize additional trauma to the child and family by bringing in a team of experts called the Multi-Disciplinary Investigative Team (MDIT).

SHINE: A Campaign for Courage

Led by National Children's Alliance and hosted in the Keystone State by PennCAC and participating Children's Advocacy Centers, SHINE is a campaign to support victims and survivors of child sexual abuse and raise awareness about the work of Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs). This year, we're shining a light on the courage of kids to disclose abuse; of survivors to overcome trauma; and of individuals to take a stand against child sexual abuse in their communities.

In September, we are hosting remote/virtual walk events to raise important funds for participating CACs. When CACs are involved in the response to abuse, child victims have a much better chance of growing up to "shine" as survivors.

Visit our SHINE site to learn more and find additional ways to support the work of Children's Advocacy Centers to stop abuse and help kids heal.

SHINE 2022

By The Children's House CAC

SHINE 2022

Helping child victims in Bradford County heal after sexual abuse