| 547 S. Buffalo St. Canton, TX. 75103 |
Phone: 903-567-1212 Fax: 903-567-0818 |
General Information
| Executive Director: | |
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| Mission Statement: | The Children's Advocacy Center of Van Zandt County, Inc. is dedicated to child victims of physical and sexual abuse as well as child witnesses to violent crimes while providing the children with a warm and non-threatening environment. The Children's Advocacy Center of Van Zandt County strives to reduce trauma through a unified effort that facilitates thorough investigations, effective prosecution, and the healing of children and their families |
| Operational Since: | Nov, 2005 |
| Annual CAC Budget: | $1 - 99,999 |
| Service Area: | Single County |
| County(ies) Served: | Van Zandt |
| Community Characteristics: | Rural |
| CAC Model: | Independent |
| Case Criteria: |
Sexual and Physical Abuse Sexual Abuse Physical Abuse Child Witness Child at Risk |
| Ages of Children Served: | 0 to 17 |
| Average Number of Children Receiving First Time Core CAC Services Each Month: | 12 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Center Staff Positions and Time Staffed: | Executive Director (fte) |
| 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: |
Special Events Churches and Civic Organizations Corporations Individual Donors Juror's Fees |
