Historic Leap: Fort Cavazos Unveils Nation’s First On-Base Children’s Advocacy Center to Protect Military Kids
Fort Cavazos breaks new ground with the first children’s advocacy center on a U.S. military base, bringing vital support directly to military families.
- 1st Children’s Advocacy Center on a U.S. military installation
- 10,000+ children and families served since 1997
- 189 children helped in CACCT’s first year in Bell County
Fort Cavazos, Texas — In a groundbreaking move, the Children’s Advocacy Center of Central Texas (CACCT) has officially launched its very first satellite office inside Fort Cavazos, making history as the only children’s advocacy center operating directly on a U.S. military installation. This strategic opening—celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 5, 2025—brings unprecedented resources and hope to military children and families.
This initiative results from a robust partnership between the CACCT, the Office of Special Trial Counsel, and the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division. Since its inception in April 2023, this alliance has aimed to provide comprehensive, child-focused support right on base.
By embedding these vital services, Fort Cavazos—often called “The Great Place”—is proving itself even greater by prioritizing the well-being of its youngest and most vulnerable residents.
Q&A: Why Is This Satellite Office a Game Changer?
Q: What makes this center “first-of-its-kind”?
This is the inaugural Children’s Advocacy Center set up directly on a military base—not just in Texas, but nationwide. Previously, military families had to travel off base to seek specialized help, often facing transportation hurdles and delays in critical support.
Q: What services does the new office provide?
The on-base center delivers expert forensic interviews in a child-friendly environment, clinical therapy, and hands-on family advocacy services. Its staff, including law enforcement, lawyers, social workers, and mental health professionals, work hand-in-hand to guide children and families through recovery.
How-To: Access Support for Military Families
Military families facing trauma or abuse no longer need to leave the installation for help. Here’s how to quickly access CACCT’s new resources:
- Contact the CACCT office on Fort Cavazos for confidential support and guidance.
- Family advocates will immediately begin connecting you with needed medical, legal, and psychological assistance.
- Trained interviewers ensure every child can safely share their story, laying the foundation for justice and healing.
What Impact Will This Have on the Military Community?
Since 1997, CACCT has already empowered over 10,000 children and families in Bell, Coryell, and Milam Counties. With this new on-base hub, outreach will now dramatically expand among active-duty soldiers and their families.
Military leaders emphasize that bolstering families’ well-being directly links to troop readiness and mission focus—when families are protected, service members can serve with peace of mind.
For further information on children’s welfare and resources, visit Children’s Advocacy Centers or explore military family support through U.S. Army and Military OneSource.
FAQ: What Does the Partnership Mean for Accountability and Justice?
The collaboration between CACCT, military prosecutors, and Army investigators ensures that cases of abuse are handled with rigor and care. Those violating military justice will face consequences, reinforcing safety throughout the ranks and families.
Leaders hope this model inspires bases across the country to follow suit—turning the “Cavazos way” into the “Army way.”
Make a Difference—Know the Signs, Share the News
Action Checklist:
- Spread awareness about on-base child advocacy centers
- Encourage military families to seek help when needed
- Support organizations protecting children’s rights and safety
- Contact CACCT or visit childrensadvocacycenters.org for more information
Just one call can change a life—make sure every military child knows help is closer than ever before.
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