About Us
New Hope Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) is a child-focused, trauma-informed safe place in Blount County, Tennessee, serving children who have experienced abuse or trauma, along with their families. At New Hope, children receive comprehensive services in a supportive environment designed to promote safety, healing, and hope.
At the CAC, a multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to provide a coordinated response to allegations of child abuse. Services including advocacy, forensic interviews, medical exams, and therapy are provided in one location. Our approach ensures that children share their experiences in a developmentally appropriate, supportive setting, reducing the risk of re-traumatization.
Fourteen staff members, partners from the Department of Children’s Services, and local law enforcement are all co-located at New Hope, making casework as efficient as possible.
New Hope is a nonprofit organization, and all services are provided at no cost to families.
It all started when one little girl asked, “Why? Why do I have to talk to so many different people about my abuse? Why can’t these people talk to each other?” Watch our video to find out about how our center is making an impact in Blount County.
Mission
We restore hope to abused or traumatized children and their families.
Vision
All children are free from abuse and trauma.
Values
- Intentional Care and Service to Others
- Strong Communication and Collaboration
- Continual Growth and Development
- Commitment to Adaptability and Innovation
- Daily Pursuit of Excellence
Strategic Priorities
- Organizational Culture
- Sustainable Funding
- Program Operations
- Awareness and Engagement
Learn more about our priorities through our Code of Conduct linked here.
Before the CAC
To get a quick glimpse of what it was like before and after Children’s Advocacy Centers please click this link: History of New Hope CAC