Child Advocacy Center of Central Missouri

WHO WE ARE

The Child Advocacy Center of Central Missouri (CACCMO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in the Missouri Revised Statutes (RSMo §210.001) as the Boone County child assessment center, 1 of 15 such centers statewide tasked with providing services to children and families during child abuse and neglect investigations. Formerly under the umbrella organization Rainbow House, the CACCMO is now fully independent, under new governance, and through the transition has continued to serve the children and families of Adair, Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Cooper, Howard, Macon, Randolph, and Shelby counties.

• Per the Missouri Revised Statutes, any suspected child abuse or trafficking must be referred to one of the 15 regional Child Advocacy Centers for a forensic interview and evaluation by a SAFE-CARE provider (RSMo §§210.1500 & 334.950). 
• The CACCMO is accredited by the NCA and follows the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) model, which coordinates with law enforcement, child protection, prosecutors, medical providers, mental health professionals, and advocates.
• Our work is guided by values of Safety, Dignity, Compassion, Collaboration, and Evidence-Based Care.

WHAT WE DO

The Child Advocacy Center of Central Missouri covers a 10-county region, supporting a population of over 91,000 children. The CACCMO serves ~600 children annually, ensuring that victims of child abuse and neglect have a space where they are not only safe and supported but also prepared for navigating the justice system. The organization provides the following services:

• Forensic Interviews
• SAFE-CARE Medical Exams
• Mental Health Network Services
• Child Advocacy and Resources

Why It's Important

Protecting children is a responsibility we as a community all share. At the CACCMO, we depend on community partners to help us protect children, strengthen families, support healing, and ensure that children across our region get the care they need.