| P.O. Box 145 Belton, TX. 76513 |
Phone: 254-939-2946 Fax: 254-939-2939 |
General Information
| Executive Director: | Michelle Farrell |
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| Mission Statement: | The mission is to provide comprehensive services which protect, promote healing and enhance the quality of life for abused and neglected children in Central Texas through Children's Advocacy Center and Court Appointed Special Advocates programs. |
| Operational Since: | Nov, 1998 |
| Annual CAC Budget: | $500,000 - 999,999 |
| Service Area: | Multi-county |
| County(ies) Served: | Bell, Coryell |
| Community Characteristics: | Mixed |
| CAC Model: | Umbrella Agency |
| Case Criteria: |
Sexual and Physical Abuse Sexual Abuse Physical Abuse |
| Ages of Children Served: | 3 to 17 |
| Average Number of Children Receiving First Time Core CAC Services Each Month: | 50 |
| Interagency Partners: | Bell County Attorney's Office Bell County District Attorney's Office Bell County Sheriff's Office Bell County Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Belton Police Department Child Advocates, Inc. (CASA) Copperas Cove Police Department Coryell County District Attorney's Office Coryell County Sheriff's Office Coryell County Texas Department of Family and Protective Service Families in Crisis Gatesville Police Department Harker Heights Police Department Holland Police Department Killeen Police Department Morgan's Point Police Department Nolanville Police Department Rogers Police Department Scott and White Memorial Hospital Temple Police Department Troy Police Department |
| Interagency Partners Housed On Site: | No |
| Core Program Components/Services: |
Cases Reviewed by MDT Forensic Interviews Off Site Mental Health Services Off Site Sexual Assault Exams Volunteer Program |
| Additional Services Provided: |
Assistance With Completion Of CVC Application Child Fatality Review Team Information Regarding Client's Case, Services Available, Criminal/Civil Justice System Referral for and/or Coordination of Other Social/Family Services Training for Partner Agencies Coordination of CASA |
| Center Staff Positions and Time Staffed: | Executive Director (fte) Office Manager (fte) Forensic Interviewer (2 fte) CASA Program Director (fte) Family Greeter (pte) CASA Program Coordinator - Bell County (fte) CASA Program Coordinator - Coryell County (fte) CASA Casework Supervisor (fte) |
| Facility Information: | Belton Square Footage: 3,700. The center is located in downtown Belton. The main facility used to be a medical practice for a longtime physician in Belton. It has a very child friendly, comfortable waiting room, with beautiful artwork from local artists. There is a game and colorful playrooms, seven offices, two interview rooms, an observation room for viewing interviews, a law enforcement/CPS office, a small kitchen/break room, a large board room, and a volunteer office. Gatesville Square Footage: 1,200. The center shares office space and is located near the downtown area of Gatesville. The facility has a child-friendly waiting room, two offices, one interview room and a common area for viewing. |
| Funding Sources: |
City Government County Government United Way VOCA Donations Junior League of Bell County Charitable Bingo |
