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2210 Frankston Highway Tyler, TX. 75701 |
Phone: 903-533-1880 Fax: 903-533-8862 http://www.cacsmithcounty.org |
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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: | 1996 |
| Annual CAC Budget: | $500,000 - 999,999 |
| Service Area: | Single County |
| County(ies) Served: | Smith |
| Community Characteristics: | Mixed |
| CAC Model: | Independent |
| Case Criteria: |
Sexual Abuse Physical Abuse Child Fatality Child Witness Sexual and Physical Abuse |
| Ages of Children Served: | 0 to 17 |
| Average Number of Children Receiving First Time Core CAC Services Each Month: | 55 |
| Interagency Partners: | Arp City Marshal 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 Prevention Program Community Education Crisis Intervention Courtesy Interviews/Services Extended Forensic Assessments Case Management/Tracking |
| Center Staff Positions and Time Staffed: | Executive Director (fte) Victims Assistance Coordinator - Bilingual (fte) Family Services/Volunteer Coordinator (fte) Forensic Interviewer (fte) Child Therapist (fte) Protective Caregiver Therapist (fte) Kids in Kourt Coordinator (fte) Financial Administrator (fte) Development Coordinator (fte)/Community Educator (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 CJA |
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