Why Fort Cavazos Is Leading the Nation in Child Protection With This Groundbreaking Advocacy Center
Fort Cavazos welcomes the first Children’s Advocacy Center on a U.S. military base, revolutionizing support for military families in 2025.
- First-ever: Children’s Advocacy Center opens on a U.S. military installation
- Over 10,000: Children and families supported since 1997
- Multi-agency: Law enforcement, medical, and legal teams collaborate on-site
- Est. 2025: Fort Cavazos knighted as a national model for family support
Fort Cavazos, Texas—In a historic move, the Children’s Advocacy Center of Central Texas (CACCT) has opened the doors to the nation’s first satellite office dedicated to child advocacy on a U.S. military base. This milestone project ushers in a new era of comprehensive care for children of military families right where they live and serve.
The June ribbon-cutting marked more than a new facility; it signals a major leap forward for how military communities address child advocacy, trauma recovery, and family support.
Partnering with the Office of Special Trial Counsel, the CACCT’s initiative is fortified by collaboration with U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division and other key agencies, illustrating a national commitment to child safety from the armed services.
What Makes This Satellite Office Different?
Unlike traditional options, the Fort Cavazos center provides forensic interviews, family advocacy, and mental health services all under one roof—tailored specifically for military families. Young victims and their families no longer need to travel off-base for critical support. Instead, expertly trained teams from law enforcement, medical, mental health, and legal backgrounds work together in what leaders describe as a “child-friendly sanctuary.”
Since its founding in 1997, CACCT has grown from aiding 189 local children to supporting over 10,000 children and families across Bell, Coryell, and Milam Counties. Their impact has never been more vital and their reach never more accessible to military families.
Q&A: Why Was This Advocacy Center Needed on a Military Base?
Q: What challenges were military families facing before this center opened?
A: Many lacked easy access to therapy, forensic interviews, and trauma services without having to travel off base—leaving some children without the help they urgently needed.
Q: How does the CACCT benefit soldiers and their families?
A: By providing services close to home, parents can focus on duty with greater peace of mind, knowing their families have support networks at their fingertips.
Q: Will this model expand to other military bases?
A: Experts and advocates certainly hope so. Leaders at Fort Cavazos are setting a new national standard, hoping other installations will follow suit.
How Fort Cavazos Sets a National Example
Through strategic partnerships and innovative care, Fort Cavazos is now recognized nationwide for leading the way in holistic family support. The multidisciplinary approach not only aids prosecution of offenders under the Uniform Code of Military Justice but also fosters healing for children and adults alike.
For more on military family resources and children’s welfare, visit U.S. Army, Child Welfare Information Gateway, and CACCT for up-to-date insights and support.
How Can Military Families Access These Services?
Families stationed at Fort Cavazos can now reach out directly to the on-base CACCT office for confidential help. Trained advocates assist from the first call through every step of recovery and legal proceedings.
Checklist: What to Know If You Need Support
- Contact the Fort Cavazos CACCT office for confidential guidance
- Schedule a forensic interview if a child may have experienced trauma
- Connect with on-site mental health and family resources
- Stay involved—support could set the standard for all military bases
Every child deserves a safe future—spread the word, connect with resources, and help Fort Cavazos set the national example for child advocacy in 2025!
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