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Children's Advocacy Center of Van Zandt County
547 S. Buffalo St.
Canton, TX. 75103
Phone: 903-567-1212
Fax: 903-567-0818
http://www.cacvzc.org
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Executive Director:
Mission Statement:

The Children's Advocacy Center of Van Zandt County, Inc. strives to reduce trauma to child victims of physical and sexual abuse through a unified effort that facilitates thorough investigations, effective prosecutions, and the healing of children and their families.

Operational Since: 2006
Annual CAC Budget: $100,000 - 149,999
Service Area: Single County
County(ies) Served: Van Zandt
Community Characteristics: Rural
CAC Model: Independent
Case Criteria: Sexual Abuse
Physical Abuse
Child Witness
Child at Risk
Sexual and Physical Abuse
Ages of Children Served: 0 to 17
Average Number of Children Receiving First Time Core CAC Services Each Month: 10
Interagency Partners:

Canton Police Department
East Texas Psychological and Neurobehavioral Services
Edgewood Police Department
Grand Saline Police Department
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Texas Department of Public Safety
Van ISD Police Department
Van Police Department
Van Zandt County District Attorney's Office
Van Zandt County Juvenile Probation Department
Van Zandt County Sheriff's Department
Wills Point Police Department
East Texas Crisis Center
CASA

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
Information Regarding Client's Case, Services Available, Criminal/Civil Justice System
Community Education
Center Staff Positions and Time Staffed:

Executive Director (fte)
Family Advocate

Facility Information:

Square footage: 2,000. Free standing brick residence with a 300 sq. ft. outbuilding. The center is located in a residential area with front and back access with ramp entry. Welcoming landscaping and warm receiving area, meeting room, observation room, office, interview room, kitchen and two bathrooms provide a warm atmosphere.

Funding Sources: CACTX Swalm Grant
Special Events
Churches and Civic Organizations
Corporations
Individual Donors
Juror's Fees