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Eastland County Children's Advocacy Center

P.O. Box 1010
Eastland, TX. 76448

Phone: (254) 629-8229
Fax: (254) 629-8626
http://www.victim-services.net

Executive Director:
Mission Statement:	To serve as the voice of justice, hope, and healing for children and to provide a warm, caring, atmosphere where their healing process can begin.
Operational Since:	2008
Annual CAC Budget:	$200,000 - 249,999
Service Area:	Single County
County(ies) Served:	Eastland
Community Characteristics:	Rural
CAC Model:	Umbrella Agency
Case Criteria:	Sexual Abuse Physical Abuse Neglect Child Witness Sexual and Physical Abuse
Ages of Children Served:	2 to 17
Average Number of Children Receiving First Time Core CAC Services Each Month:	4
Interagency Partners:	Child Protective Services Cisco Police Department District Attorney, 91st Judicial District of Texas Eastland County Sheriff's Office Eastland Memorial Hospital Eastland Police Department Gorman Police Department Rising Star Police Department Ranger Police Department Cooks Children's Hospital Hendrick Medical Center Texas Department of Public Safety-Texas Ranger
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 Non-forensic Exams, Assessments, Consults, and/or Treatment Referral for and/or Coordination of Other Social/Family Services Transportation For Receiving Investigative, Medical, Therapeutic, Justice Services Prevention Program Community Education
Center Staff Positions and Time Staffed:	Executive Director (FT) Client Service Coordinator/Advocate (FT) Forensic Interviewer (FT) Caseworker/Therapist (FT)
Facility Information:	Facility has been remodeled and began providing services in April 2009. It is approximately 1,875 sq. ft in a commercial building. The building is separate from the parent organization, which provides services to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. It is part of a larger complex of commercial buildings. It is handicap accessible and is provided to the Eastland County Children's Advocacy Center as part of the in-kind match. Plans are being developed to remodel the facility to include a reception area, an interview room, waiting area, therapy room, observation room, MDT conference room, and two restrooms.
Funding Sources:	City Government County Government Foundations State Government VOCA Contributions from local businesses and private citizens, and annual fundraisng event.