| 1895 McFaddin Beaumont, TX. 77701 |
Phone: 409-838-9084 Fax: 409-838-9106 |
General Information
| Executive Director: | Marion Tanner |
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| Mission Statement: | The Garth House-Mickey Mehaffy Children's Advocacy Program's mission is to lessen the trauma to child victims of severe physical and sexual abuse during the investigative, prosecutorial and healing processes. |
| Operational Since: | Nov, 1990 |
| Annual CAC Budget: | $500,000 - 999,999 |
| Service Area: | Multi-county |
| County(ies) Served: | Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Newton, Orange, Tyler |
| Community Characteristics: | Mixed |
| CAC Model: | Independent |
| Case Criteria: |
Sexual and Physical Abuse Sexual Abuse Physical Abuse |
| Ages of Children Served: | 2 to 12 |
| Average Number of Children Receiving First Time Core CAC Services Each Month: | 45 |
| Interagency Partners: | Beaumont Police Department Court Appointed Special Advocates of Southeast Texas Groves Police Department Hardin County District Attorney Hardin County Sheriff's Department Jefferson County Community Supervision and Corrections Jefferson County District Attorney's Office Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Jefferson County Victims Assistance Center Juvenile Probation - Jefferson County Kountzee Police Department Lumberton Police Department Nederland Police Department Port Arthur Police Department Port Neches Police Department Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners Silsbee Police Department Sour Lake Police Department Texas Department of Family and Protective Services |
| Interagency Partners Housed On Site: | Yes |
| Core Program Components/Services: |
Cases Reviewed by MDT Forensic Interviews Off Site Mental Health Services Off Site Sexual Assault Exams On Site Mental Health Services Volunteer Program |
| Additional Services Provided: |
Court School/Trial Preparation Information Regarding Client's Case, Services Available, Criminal/Civil Justice System Referral for and/or Coordination of Other Social/Family Services Satellite Offices Training for Partner Agencies Case Management/Tracking Courtesy Interviews/Services Developed and oversee local Speaker's Bureau |
| Center Staff Positions and Time Staffed: | Executive Director (fte) Receptionist (fte) Interviewer (position paid by Child Protective Services) (fte) Administrative Assistant (fte) Family Support Worker/Volunteer Coordinator (fte) Interviewer Satellite Office/Program Developer (fte) Counselors (1 fte) (2 pte) |
| Facility Information: | Square footage: 2,000. Neutral, free standing facility. Residential Site - The Oaks Historical District. Conveniently located within 5 minutes of the hospital, police department, CPS offices and the courthouse. It is handicap accessible. The center has a reception area conference room; living room and kitchen, upstairs layout includes office/monitor room and interview room with one way mirror for videotaping, and 2 large executive offices. Square Footage: 3,800. The counseling center is located next to the original site in The Oaks Historical District. The building has the following features: family waiting room, kitchen, 2 half bathrooms, and a conference room. Upstairs includes 7 offices for the counseling staff, volunteer coordinator, and university interns; 2 play therapy rooms; sand tray therapy room and a full bathroom. Satellite Locations: Orange County - Neutral, free standing facility. Historical site, as it was the original library in Orange County. Conveniently located within close proximity of the courthouse, law enforcement and CPS office. The center has a reception/conference meeting/family waiting area, kitchen, two ½ baths, two staff offices, play therapy room and interview room. Total square footage is 2,070 sq. ft. Tyler County - Donated office space for counseling. Jasper County - Donated office space for counseling |
| Funding Sources: |
County Government Foundations NCA VOCA Civic Organizations Individual Donors Local Grants Businesses |
