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Bridgehaven Children's Advocacy Center
P.O. Box 220
2601 N. Winfree
Dayton, TX. 77535 		Phone: 936-258-0400
Fax: 936-258-0401
http://www.bridgehavencac.org
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Executive Director:
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: 2004
Annual CAC Budget: $200,000 - 249,999
Service Area: Multi-county
County(ies) Served: Chambers, Liberty
Community Characteristics: Rural
CAC Model: Independent
Case Criteria: Sexual Abuse
Physical Abuse
Neglect
Child Fatality
Child Witness
Child at Risk
Sexual and Physical Abuse
Ages of Children Served: 2 to 17
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
Court Accompaniment
Court School/Trial Preparation
Information Regarding Client's Case, Services Available, Criminal/Civil Justice System
Medical/Hospital Accompaniment
Rainbow Room-type Services
Referral for and/or Coordination of Other Social/Family Services
Prevention Program
Community Education
Training for Partner Agencies
Center Staff Positions and Time Staffed: Executive Director (fte)
Forensic Interviewer/Educator (fte)
Family Advocate (fte)
Therapist(pte)
Program Assistant (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