| P.O. Box 220 Dayton, TX. 77535 |
Phone: 936-258-0400 Fax: 936-258-0401 |
http://www.bridgehavencac.org |
General Information
| Executive Director: | |
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| Mission Statement: | To give hope and care to the children of Liberty and Chambers counties who are victims of physical, sexual and emotional abuse and foster a working relationship with the government agencies of the two counties assigned to protect and defend these victims. The physical and emotional well being of the young victims are the priority of Bridgehaven and the government agencies involved, and a unified effort to sustain this program is supported by all involved. |
| Operational Since: | Nov, 2003 |
| Annual CAC Budget: | $150,000 - 199,999 |
| Service Area: | Multi-county |
| County(ies) Served: | Chambers, Liberty |
| Community Characteristics: | Rural |
| CAC Model: | Umbrella Agency |
| Case Criteria: |
Sexual and Physical Abuse Sexual Abuse Physical Abuse Neglect Child Witness |
| Ages of Children Served: | 2 to 14 |
| Average Number of Children Receiving First Time Core CAC Services Each Month: | 12 |
| Interagency Partners: | Baytown Police Department Chambers County Sheriff's Office CHRISTUS Hospital ST. Elizabeth Cleveland Police Department County Attorney's Offices, Liberty and Chambers Counties Daisetta Police Department Dayton Police Department District Attorney's Offices, Liberty and Chambers Counties Liberty County Sheriff's Office Liberty Police Department Mont Belvieu Police Department Texas Department of Family and Protective Services |
| Interagency Partners Housed On Site: | No |
| Core Program Components/Services: |
Cases Reviewed by MDT Forensic Interviews Off Site Sexual Assault Exams On Site Mental Health Services Volunteer Program |
| Additional Services Provided: |
Assistance With Completion Of CVC Application Information Regarding Client's Case, Services Available, Criminal/Civil Justice System Rainbow Room-type Services Referral for and/or Coordination of Other Social/Family Services Training for Partner Agencies Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) |
| Center Staff Positions and Time Staffed: | Executive Director (fte) CAC Program Director (fte) Family Support/Volunteer Co. (fte) CASA Program Director (fte) |
| Facility Information: | Square footage: 3,428. Bridgehaven CAC moved into their facility in late 2006, and it is located in a residential area of Dayton. The building was purchased through a grant from the Swalm Foundation. After extensive renovation, the neutral, free standing center is now both comfortable and welcoming. The facility has a waiting room, interview room, observation room, volunteer office, conference/board room, offices for staff, full kitchen, three restrooms, and a therapy suite that includes a separate waiting room, therapist office, and play therapy room. |
| Funding Sources: |
County Government Foundations OVAG Special Events State Government VOCA Corporations Individual Donors Civic Organizations and Religious Congregations Texas CASA |
