Case Study

Hero Spotlight: Audrey Kang, Volunteer Extraordinaire

CALICO is pleased to introduce this issue’s hero, Audrey Kang. Audrey, a senior at a local high school, began volunteering with CALICO...

Snapshot of Success

8 year-old Laney complained that her tummy hurt as she unpacked her over-night bag with her mother. She was coming home from having...

20 Years of Justice and Healing

2017 marks 20 years since CALICO first opened its doors. This historic anniversary measures not only 20 years of providing interviews for...

Snapshot of Success - Teen Donates to CALICO for an Inspiring Reason

Every CALICO supporter is a member of a group of dedicated individuals determined to help abused children receive the justice and healing...

A Brave Child Abuse Survivor Shares Her Story

Brains, beauty, and an amazing athlete, Emely is one of those girls that seems to live a charmed life. She swims, wrestles, plays water...

Mother and Daughter Get Help in the Middle of the Night

CALICO is dedicated to ensuring we can provide prompt, quality services to all families who are referred to us, regardless of the...

State Coordinator Testifies on Child Abuse Bill

For a child, telling someone that he or she has been abused, especially sexually abused, can be one of the hardest, scariest moments in...

Team CALICO Runner Meghan Arnold

March 20th, 2016 marks the fifth year Meghan Arnold will run with CALICO in the Oakland Running Festival. Meghan runs with Team CALICO...

Hero Spotlight: A child reminds CALICO that anyone can help keep children safe and healthy

At CALICO’s 11th Annual One Child at a Time Benefit in September, one extraordinary boy stood out: eight-year-old Pranav. Pranav is in...

What Community Support Means at CALICO

“You mean people made this place just for kids like me?” asked one 12-year-old boy in an amazed voice after proclaiming CALICO’s office...

Working Together for a Child's Healing

Twelve-year-old Annie (not her real name) was brought to CALICO after her teacher saw bruises on her arm and reported to Children and...

National Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month (CAPM), a month recognized as a time for communities to join together to promote healthy...

Support to Parents Helps Healing

2014 has been a very busy year at CALICO. This year alone, we have provided services to over 700 children, supported over 500 parents and...

Picnic Donors Make a Difference for Families in Need

All of the funds raised at CALICO’s One Child at a Time Picnic support CALICO’s forensic interviewing and family support services. Many...

A Father's Route to the Truth

Studies indicate that the overwhelming majority of children tell the truth when they disclose abuse. Yet when children report abuse, it...