| 5710 Avenue S 1/2 Galveston, TX. 77551 |
Phone: 409-741-6000 Fax: 409-741-6004 |
General Information
| Executive Director: | |
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| Mission Statement: | The mission of the Advocacy Center for Children of Galveston County is to minimize the impact of sexual and physical abuse on the children of Galveston County. This will be achieved through the establishment and maintenance of a neutral environment and model of investigation; a multidisciplinary team approach to case intervention and disposition; and education of the public and professionals working in the field of child abuse. |
| Operational Since: | Nov, 1996 |
| Annual CAC Budget: | $300,000 - 499,999 |
| Service Area: | Single County |
| County(ies) Served: | Galveston |
| Community Characteristics: | Mixed |
| CAC Model: | Independent |
| Case Criteria: |
Sexual and Physical Abuse Sexual Abuse Physical Abuse Child Fatality Child Witness |
| Ages of Children Served: | 0 to 17 |
| Average Number of Children Receiving First Time Core CAC Services Each Month: | 60 |
| Interagency Partners: | Bayou Vista Police Department Dickinson Police Department Friendswood Police Department Galveston County District Attorney's Office Galveston County Sheriff's Office Galveston ISD Police Galveston Police Department Hitchcock Police Department Jamaica Beach Police Department Kemah Police Department La Marque Police Department League City Police Department Santa Fe Police Department Texas City Police Department Texas Department of Family and Protective Services UTMB Police Department UTMB- Child Health and Community Pediatric Department |
| Interagency Partners Housed On Site: | Yes |
| Core Program Components/Services: |
Cases Reviewed by MDT Forensic Interviews Off Site Sexual Assault Exams On Site Mental Health Services On Site Sexual Assault Exams Volunteer Program |
| Additional Services Provided: |
Assistance With Completion Of CVC Application Child Fatality Review Team Court School/Trial Preparation 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 and Education to Professionals and Community |
| Center Staff Positions and Time Staffed: | Executive Director (fte) Case Manager (fte) Executive Assistant (fte) Program Assistant (fte) Forensic Interviewer (fte) Therapist (fte) |
| Facility Information: | Square footage: 7,850. New construction in a residential area near a local elementary school, maintaining the home-like integrity with a large wraparound porch, dormers, and porch swings while co-housing CPS, and space for other partner agency staff when on site. The facility also includes rooms for medical exams, therapy, and a Rainbow Room. |
| Funding Sources: |
CACTX Swalm Grant County Government Foundations NCA OVAG VOCA Moody Memorial Methodist Permanent Endowment Fund Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund Dr. Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust Private Donations |
