| 2210 Frankston Highway Tyler, TX. 75701 |
Phone: 903-533-1880 Fax: 903-533-8862 |
http://www.cacsmithcounty.org |
General Information
| Executive Director: | |
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| Mission Statement: | The Children's Advocacy Center of Smith County is dedicated to child victims of physical and sexual abuse and strives to reduce trauma through a unified effort that facilitates thorough investigations, effective prosecutions and the healing of the children and their families. |
| Operational Since: | Nov, 1995 |
| Annual CAC Budget: | $300,000 - 499,999 |
| Service Area: | Single County |
| County(ies) Served: | Smith |
| 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: | 55 |
| Interagency Partners: | Bullard Police Department East Texas Medical Center Lindale Police Department Overton Police Department Smith County District Attorney's Office Smith County Sheriff's Office Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Trinity Mother Frances Family Care Center Troup Police Department Tyler Police Department Whitehouse Police 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 Volunteer Program |
| Additional Services Provided: |
Assistance With Completion Of CVC Application Child Fatality Review Team Court Accompaniment 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 Crisis Intervention Courtesy Interviews/Services Extended Forensic Assessments Case Management/Tracking |
| Center Staff Positions and Time Staffed: | Executive Director (fte) Administrative Assistant (fte) Family Services/Volunteer Coordinator (fte) Child Therapist (fte) Forensic Interviewer (fte) Protective Caregiver Therapist (fte) Financial Administrator (fte) Development Coordinator (fte) |
| Facility Information: | Square footage: 8,250. The center is located on 1.86 acres in a large free standing, one-story commercial brick building. Acquired in June 2002, the facility is centrally located and handicap accessible with ample parking. All services for child victims are coordinated through this one child-friendly location. |
| Funding Sources: |
Foundations NCA OVAG Special Events United Way VOCA Junior League of Tyler Corporations Individual Donors |
