UF Child Advocacy Center

06/05/2026

⛳️Fair warning: Your golf game doesn't have to be perfect to make a difference.

🏌️‍♂️Golfers and teams are needed!
🤝Sponsorship opportunities are available

Whether you're sinking birdies, searching for your ball in the woods, or perfecting your "I totally meant to do that" shot, this tournament is all about supporting a great cause.

Click the link to register now https://cvent.me/5NaNwN

06/02/2026

No cost meals all over FL!

It’s here. Our Summer BreakSpot site map is officially live! ☀️

All summer long, kids and teens can access no-cost meals at thousands of sites across Florida. Find a location near you and make plans to stop by for nutritious meals while school is out.

➡️ Visit our website to find your spot: SummerBreakSpot.org/Find-Location/

05/14/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

At the UF Child Advocacy Center, we know that mental health is just as important as physical health — especially for children and families healing from trauma. Every child deserves to feel safe, supported, heard, and cared for.

This month, we encourage our community to:
✨ Check in on loved ones
✨ Practice kindness and patience
✨ Normalize conversations about mental health
✨ Seek support when needed

Healing happens through connection, compassion, and access to care. Together, we can help children build resilience and remind families that they are never alone.

If you or someone you know needs support, help is available. 💚

05/12/2026

Online sextortion targeting children and teens is becoming increasingly common, making prevention and open communication more important than ever. 💙

Children need to know that if someone threatens, pressures, or manipulates them online, they are not alone and it is never their fault. Honest conversations and trusted support can help keep kids safe.

05/11/2026

⛳️ Mark your calendars⛳️
Join us for the 4th Annual Fore! The Kids, Chippin’ Away at Child Abuse Golf Tournament on Saturday, October 24th at Chiefland Golf and Country Club

Register below or scan QR code to register now

Together, we can keep Chippin’ away at child abuse, one swing at a time

https://cvent.me/5NaNwN

04/28/2026

Sharing for those in need within our community

04/27/2026

We’re proud to amplify an important message from across our state: children who have experienced abuse deserve consistent, compassionate support—and the resources to make that possible.

A recent Tampa Bay Times opinion piece featuring our Florida Network of Children's Advocacy Centers Executive Director Luzed Cruz highlights the urgent need for continued federal funding for services that protect and advocate for abused and victimized children. Programs like Children’s Advocacy Centers play a critical role in providing healing, hope, and justice for children and families.

At the UF Child Advocacy Center, we see every day how vital these services are. The proposed Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act would help ensure that centers like ours can continue to serve children when they need it most.

Now is the time to stand up for children. We encourage our community to stay informed, share this message, and connect with elected officials to support funding for victim services.

🔗 Read the full article: https://www.tampabay.com/.../floridas-abused-victimized.../

Together, we can help protect and support every child who depends on these essential services.