The Metropolitan Children's Advocacy Center supports the small voices of suspected child abuse victims with comprehensive evaluations by a highly trained team of medical and mental health professionals. As a nationally accredited children's advocacy center, the Metropolitan CAC works in collaboration with law enforcement, child protective services, and the courts to ensure that children suspected of being sexually or physically abused receive the highest level of professional care. Available funding to support the Metropolitan CAC's services does not cover the costs. Even as the state budget for such services continues to shrink, the need for a sound response to child abuse allegations increases. Thankfully, the Friends of the Metropolitan CAC is a charitable organization that raises funds and community awareness for the CAC.