Dallas Children's Advocacy Center

Thanksgiving cheer on wheels! Our Thanksgiving Drive-thru brought smiles and full bellies to DCAC children and families. Thanks to our kindhearted volunteers and donors, we distributed holiday meals and spread joy throughout our community. Together, we're serving up hope, one Thanksgiving dinner at a time!?? #dallascac #thanksgiving #spreadjoy

?? DCAC therapists create safe spaces where young survivors can heal and dream again. Surrounded by caring adults who believe in them, children find the strength to envision a brighter tomorrow. This is the transformative power of healing—turning past pain into future purpose. Your skills can transform lives! Join our team: https://loom.ly/0CCKRZc #DCAC #Hiring #ChildAdvocacy #CareerOpportunities #NonprofitJobs

Help spread joy this holiday season by hosting a toy drive! Rally your friends, family, or coworkers to collect new and unwrapped toys for the children we serve. Your generosity will bring smiles to 1,600 DCAC clients and their siblings this Christmas. ?? Sign up today: https://loom.ly/wS8Fi0s ?? Deliver donations to DCAC by 12/11 Keep reading for more toy drive tips! #ToyDrive #GivingBack #HolidayofHope

'Tis the season of giving! ?? Help us create holiday magic for children and families facing challenging times. We're seeking caring volunteers to help select special gifts that will bring smiles to DCAC clients and their siblings. One act of kindness can light up a child's entire holiday season. Sign up today to make a difference: https://loom.ly/s8ST5cA #DallasVolunteers #DCAC #CACTX #SpreadJoy

We're delighted to be featured in PaperCity Magazine's guide to holiday giving! As we enter the giving season, discover meaningful ways to make a difference in our community. Check out the full article to learn how you can support DCAC and other vital Dallas organizations this season! #GivingBack #DallasNonprofits #DCAC #HolidayGiving

From all of us at Dallas Children's Advocacy Center, THANK YOU! Our Director of Support Services, Hannah Counter, says it best: "Whether you gave your time, your treasure, or served as an advocate in our mission, we are incredibly grateful! Because of you, we get to do this really hard work and serve the children in Dallas County who need us most!" #ChildrensAdvocacy #CommunitySupport

What a fantastic time at our Partner Thanksgiving BBQ Cook-Off! We enjoyed great food, gave out awards, and made memories. Thanks to all who joined us!??Here's to another year of partnership and positive change! Dallas Children's Advocacy Center partners with nearly 40 agencies across law enforcement, child protective services, the District Attorney's Office, and pediatric hospitals to effectively handle child abuse cases. Their collaboration helps bring more perpetrators to justice and restore hope to survivors. #DCAC #PartnerAppreciation #BetterTogether

In a recent Dallas Morning News article, our Chief Program Officer, Madeline Reedy, highlights the often-overlooked aspects of child safety. Abuse risks extend far beyond the high-profile cases we see on TV. Most child sexual abuse is committed by family members or trusted friends, often remaining hidden due to complex family dynamics. Protecting children is everyone’s responsibility. Here’s how you can help: ?? Learn the signs of abuse ?? Believe children when they disclose ?? Report suspicions to authorities ?? Support organizations working to prevent and heal child abuse Read the full article to learn more: https://loom.ly/Nb6hHXM #ChildSafety #AbuseAwareness #ProtectOurChildren

We’re proud to spotlight Corbett Nichter, Board Chair at Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center. With over 30 years of leadership in the construction industry and a deep commitment to serving at-risk children, Corbett brings exceptional vision and expertise to DCAC. As President of MAPP, LLC, Corbett has overseen complex projects totaling more than $10 billion, all while championing employee empowerment and fostering a strong company culture. His educational background—a civil engineering degree from Texas A&M, an MBA from Houston Baptist University, and post-graduate studies at Stanford—gives him a unique blend of technical and business acumen that is instrumental in advancing our mission. Corbett’s commitment to community service shines through his work with DCAC, Grapevine GRACE, and Southwest Transplant Alliance. We’re grateful for Corbett’s servant leadership as we work together to protect and support children in Dallas County. #LeadershipSpotlight #NonprofitLeadership #ChildAdvocacy #DCAC #DallasCAC

I was supposed to be famous and rich! From Dreams of Fame to a Vow for Change: Why I Chose Nonprofit Over Everything Else Growing up, I thought I’d be a New York Times bestselling author with my own daytime talk show. When people asked what I wanted to do, that was my answer, clear as day. Fast forward to what feels like a trillion years, and here I stand - in the nonprofit space. This is a world dedicated to serving those who don’t always have access to basic resources, to advocating for those without a voice, and to empowering people to break out of cycles of hardship. In nonprofit work, none of us are here for a paycheck; we’re here because we believe in the purpose behind what we do. As I was preparing for college, I still had plans to major in communications and journalism. But life had other plans. After 3 1/2 years, I walked out with double majors in psychology and counseling, driven by a purpose that would change everything. The turning point? A high school research paper. The summer before my senior year, I earned a scholarship to attend community college. My English assignment was to research and write my first full essay. I chose child abuse. I’d always believed that every child deserves to feel safe at home, one free from violence, but the reality I found was far darker. Back then, research was done in encyclopedias (yes I just dated myself). However, the image that changed it all for me was of a young Black adolescent lying on an autopsy table, after beaten to death by those who should have protected him. Something in me snapped. I took a vow then and there to do everything I could to prevent as many children as possible from enduring such harm. Today, after 30 years in child advocacy, I’m still keeping that vow. Maybe I could’ve earned more in corporate, been famous, or traveled the world. But, like so many emerging and current female leaders in nonprofit work, I decided my time was best spent helping others—serving, giving back, and making a lasting impact. Because nonprofit work isn’t just about filling a need; it’s about creating real change, strengthening communities, and taking a passion for justice and turning it into action. Why did I choose nonprofit work? Because every child deserves to be safe at home. Cheers to the best team out there Dallas Children's Advocacy Center! And for the other nonprofit warriors out there, what made you choose this work?