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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. 

Food Resources for Families

Safety, justice, and healing can feel hard when families are hungry. Due to current interruptions in SNAP benefits and the increased cost of living, many individuals and families are feeling the strain of food insecurity.

If you or someone you know needs support accessing food, there are local food pantries and community programs ready to help.

This is a comprehensive, but not exhaustive, list of resources available across Suffolk County listed by neighborhood.

Please share these resources to help spread the word and support our neighbors in need! 

Positions of Trust Bill

Recently, WCVB 5 Investigative Reporter Karen Anderson stopped by the CAC to interview our team about the importance of two bills being heard by state legislators regarding sexual assaults by adults in positions of authority or trust.

Currently, according to MA State Law, a child who is 16 or older (the state’s legal age of consent) is able to consent to sexual acts with an adult in a position of trust such as a teacher, coach, faith leader, camp counselor or mentor. Knowing that sexual abuse is about power and control, these bills, sponsored by Senator Joan Lovely and Representative Leigh Davis, aim to change that.

Click here to learn more about this important legislation and how you can help push these bills forward!

Recent Highlight

In October, our team attended two conferences for professional development! Members of our Mental Health, Pedi-SANE, Forensic Interview, and Support to End Exploitation Now (SEEN) programs, along with our partners from the Boston Police Department and Department of Children & Families, attended the 2025 CAC-MDT Summit hosted by the Massachusetts Children's Alliance to learn together about strengthening child abuse investigations.

Members of our Mental Health team also attended the MASOC conference, "Approaches to Assessment, Treatment, Response, & Prevention," designed for professionals who specialize in work with youth engaging in problematic sexual behavior. 

Staff Spotlight

For six years, Lakeisha Clayton, Director of Operations/Financial Controller, has been a pillar of the CAC's leadership team.

In her role, Lakeisha works with our Executive Director to lead the day to day administrative, human resources and financial operations of the CAC.

As the CAC has grown in its ability to support the community, Lakeisha's role has grown in complexity, yet she remains dependable, compassionate, and supportive of each team member.

Lakeisha's diligence behind-the-scenes enables every program to carry out healing work with families every day. Lakeisha is as conscientious as she is kind, and we are so grateful for all she does!

As you consider where to make your end-of-year contributions, please know that your generosity to the Children's Advocacy Center of Suffolk County supports the expert, trauma-informed care that our compassionate staff provides to Suffolk County's most vulnerable children.