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Our mission is to restore the lives of abused children by supporting children's advocacy centers in partnership with local communities and agencies investigating and prosecuting child abuse.
Children's Center Inc. dba The Children's Advocacy Center of Paris
P.O. Box 536
Paris, TX. 75461
Phone: 903-784-5787
Fax: 903-784-7104
http://www.cacparis.org

General Information
Executive Director:
Mission Statement: To protect and promote the healing of children who are victims of sexual and/or physical abuse.
Operational Since: Nov, 1998
Annual CAC Budget: $150,000 - 199,999
Service Area: Multi-county
County(ies) Served: Lamar, Red River
Community Characteristics: Rural
CAC Model: Independent
Case Criteria: Sexual and Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Physical Abuse
Child Witness
Ages of Children Served: 2 to 17
Average Number of Children Receiving First Time Core CAC Services Each Month: 25
Interagency Partners: Bogota Police Department
Clarksville Police Department
Lamar County Attorney's Office
Lamar County Sheriff's Department
Paris Police Department
Paris Regional Medical Center
Private Therapist
Red River County Attorney's Office
Red River County Sheriff's Department
Reno Police Department
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
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
On 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
Rainbow Room-type Services
Referral for and/or Coordination of Other Social/Family Services
Training for Partner Agencies
Center Staff Positions and Time Staffed: Executive Director (fte)
Forensic Interviewer (1 fte, 1 pte)
Administrative Assistant (pte)
Facility Information: Square footage: 7,000. The Center is located in a large Northern Colonial home built in 1917 and is in a chiefly residential neighborhood. This home features two children's playrooms, a family waiting room, conference room, and a separate area for forensic interviews. The site was expanded to include an additional house adjacent to the original location. This Annex is connected by an enclosed walkway and includes a SANE room, expanded Rainbow Rooms, a second interview site, family waiting room, and Board/MDT meeting areas.
Funding Sources: City Government
County Government
NCA
United Way
VOCA
Civic Organizations
Individual Donations