Fort Cavazos Makes History: New Center Brings Child Advocacy Services Directly to Military Families

Fort Cavazos welcomes the nation’s first-ever Children’s Advocacy Center on a military base, expanding therapy and support to families in need.

Fort Cavazos, Texas—In a landmark move for both military and family services, the Children’s Advocacy Center of Central Texas (CACCT) has officially cut the ribbon on the first Children’s Advocacy Center ever to open within a U.S. military installation. The June 5th ceremony at Fort Cavazos marks a turning point in protecting and supporting the most vulnerable members of military communities—children and their families.

Military families on bases like Fort Cavazos often face unique challenges—including accessing therapy and forensic services. Until now, families in need of critical child advocacy resources had to seek out-of-base care, making support harder to reach. CACCT’s new office changes that, bringing comprehensive child-focused advocacy directly onto “The Great Place.”

The new office is a triumph of partnership, building on a collaboration that began in April 2023 between CACCT and the Office of Special Trial Counsel, and has since drawn in the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division. Every step has been designed to create a safe, supportive environment where children and families receive help without stigma or delay.

Q: What Does the New CACCT Office Offer Military Families?

This pioneering satellite office provides a range of life-changing services without ever needing to leave Fort Cavazos:

– Forensic Interviews: Specialized, neutral and scientific interviews ensure solid cases and protect the child’s well-being.
– Family Advocacy: Family advocates offer resources, immediate support, and guidance to help families kickstart the healing process.
– Therapy & Mental Health: Both children and parents can access trauma-informed therapy on site—a critical asset for many military families.
– Multidisciplinary Team: The center’s team brings together law enforcement, child protection, mental health experts, doctors, and legal professionals for holistic care.

How Is This Center Changing the Future for Military Children?

According to CACCT leadership, the presence of an advocacy center on-post signifies a commitment to the health and safety of military families. When children and parents receive timely care, families thrive, and service members can better focus on their missions.

The ripple effects are far-reaching. By reducing logistical and financial barriers for therapy or forensic help, CACCT’s office on Fort Cavazos ensures that no child or parent is left behind. It also supports military prosecutors to hold offenders accountable and maintain community trust—a mission echoed by the incoming officer in charge, Maj. Tara Goble.

What Makes This Center a Benchmark for Other Military Installations?

Fort Cavazos’ new advocacy office isn’t just a local story—it may serve as a blueprint for bases nationwide. Partnerships like this showcase how military communities can unite agencies and nonprofits to confront abuse and trauma head-on. As more families benefit from in-house care, leaders hope the “Cavazos way” becomes the new Army-wide standard.

For continued updates on military child advocacy and base services, visit U.S. Army and stay informed through Children’s Advocacy Center of Central Texas and Child Welfare Information Gateway.

How Can Military Families Access the New Services?

Families stationed at Fort Cavazos can connect directly through the CACCT satellite office. Service members, parents, or community partners can inquire about forensic services, therapy, or advocacy support by reaching out to their chain of command or the CACCT directly.

Military families deserve the strongest shield—we applaud this historic milestone at Fort Cavazos, and urge every eligible family to explore these powerful new resources today!

References

• www.army.mil
• www.cacct.com