Healing Starts Here

Foothills Children’s Advocacy Center provides essential support and advocacy for children and families impacted by abuse in our community. Our specialized team works closely with local agencies to help children heal.

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Our mission is to provide a caring place for children. It’s where they will be heard, feel supported and start to heal. Foothills works with community partners to make sure children and the people who care about them get the help they need.

Our Values:

COLLABORATION

Building relationships to center the needs of children and families

COMPASSION

Welcoming all with kindness and empathy

HEALING

Providing comprehensive services to support recovery

EXCELLENCE

Delivering the highest quality care in every interaction

RESPECT

Honoring each individual’s journey with dignity

UNDERSTANDING
EXPECTATIONS

We provide forensic interviews, medical exams, and advocacy to support children and families.

WHAT WE DO

Foothills supports children who may have been affected by abuse or violence and their families, working with them and community partners to reduce trauma and promote healing.

GET INVOLVED!

Foothills is built on community—on people who care deeply about children who have experienced abuse and want to be part of their healing journey. There are many ways you can help:

Donate

Support vital services that help children heal. Every gift strengthens our ability to respond with compassion and excellence. Learn More

VOLUNTEER

Support Foothills by lending a hand at our community events and fundraisers. It’s a great way to get involved, meet others who care, and help create a safer, more supportive community for children. Interested in volunteering?
Please fill out our volunteer form.

PARTNER WITH US

Purchase items directly from our Amazon Wishlist to support the children and families we serve.

Interested in a Corporate Sponsorship? See below to learn more about our annual events (Cville Cup and Mustaches 4 Kids).

SPREAD THE WORD

Follow us on social media and share our mission. Awareness leads to understanding—and understanding leads to change.

JOIN US FOR FOOTHILLS EVENTS

CHARLOTTESVILLE CUP

Each year, Foothills Children’s Advocacy Center partners with community members for the Cville Cup — a lively pickleball tournament that combines fun, friendly competition, and fundraising. All proceeds help Foothills provide critical services and promote healing for children who have experienced abuse in greater Charlottesville/Albemarle. Email connect@foothillscac.org to contact us about the event and visit to our Cville Cup page to learn more. 

MUSTACHES 4 KIDS

Each year, Piedmont CASA and Foothills Children’s Advocacy Center team up for Mustaches 4 Kids (M4K) Cville — a fun and meaningful fundraiser that brings the community together to support children who have experienced abuse. All funds raised help both organizations continue providing critical services in greater Charlottesville/Albemarle. Email connect@foothillscac.org or visit the M4K website to learn more.

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