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The CAC of Suffolk County supports the health and wellbeing of the children and families of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop. Each month we'll share highlights and updates to help you better understand how you are part of the healing and justice we see every day. 

CSEC & the World Cup

As MA plays host to several World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium and countless large-scale viewing parties across the state, our Support to End Exploitation Now (SEEN) team has been working tirelessly to prepare for a potential increase in commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC). MA expects to see large crowds, an added burden on law enforcement partners, and increased anonymity for buyers and traffickers - and ultimately a higher demand for CSEC.

Our CAC is proud to be part of the well-established CSEC Multidisciplinary Response system that exists across MA, rooted in the state's 12 CACs, and to have contributed to the development of this infrastructure, as well as the trauma-informed response to child victims, over the past 20 years. The most vulnerable among us - children and youth - face some of the highest risks.

SEEN's World Cup preparations include collaborating with the MA Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's multi-agency working group to plan for a child-centered response, and to support frontline training, youth engagement, and public awareness.

Learn more about the Human Trafficking Working Group's initiatives to strengthen readiness for the 2026 World Cup here. And you can learn more about CSEC red flags and our SEEN 24/7 response to child sexual exploitation here.

Step Up & Speak Out

On Thursday, October 29th, 400 advocates, supporters, survivors, and community members will gather at the Mandarin Oriental for our annual Step Up & Speak Out benefit.

We’re looking forward to honoring Anne and Charles Hajjar and recognizing Anne’s prior service as a CAC board member and transformative event co-chair as well as the couple’s longtime and ongoing generous support of the CAC.

This high energy and inspiring event includes an online silent auction, professionally hosted live auction, moving remarks from a survivor advocate.

Please plan to join the us to add your voice to the fight against child abuse and honor outstanding individuals contributing to the support and protection of the most vulnerable members of our community.

The event raises critical funds to ensure that our community's children and families receive the expert, trauma-informed care they deserve.

There are several ways you can step up so survivors can speak out:

• Become a sponsor
• Opportunities range from $25,000-$1,000
• Purchase a ticket
• Individual tickets are $150 each
• Donate an auction item

Recent Highlight

For the first time, members of our Mental Health, SEEN, MDT and Outreach programs were overjoyed to be a part of the Boston Pride for the People event! Because community is at the heart of everything we do.

We believe every young person deserves to feel safe, supported, seen, and celebrated for who they are. Pride is a powerful reminder that creating safer communities starts with showing up, building connections, and ensuring that all young people have access to the support and resources they need to thrive.

We appreciated everyone who stopped by our table and helped us celebrate love, inclusion, and community. And we are grateful to our partners, advocates, and neighbors who continue to work toward a future where every young person can live authentically and safely.

Staff Spotlight

In May, the Massachusetts Children's Alliance celebrated 5 years of the Problematic Sexual Behaviors Statewide Initiative in MA!

This initiative includes many of our own CAC team members and dedicated partners who have worked hard to expand access to evidence-based, effective, child-first services like PSB-CBT (Problematic Sexual Behavior-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) across the state to support child safety.

From MACA: "This initiative has grown through partnership, training, connection, and a shared commitment to helping children, youth, and families access compassionate, evidence-based care. Here’s to five years of impact and to the champions helping shape what comes next."