| P.O. Box 1925 Gonzales, TX. 78629 |
Phone: 830-672-1278 Fax: 830-672-5749 |
http://www.normashouse.net |
General Information
| Executive Director: | |
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| Mission Statement: | The mission of Norma's House is to promote the renewal of hope, the restoration of dignity and the security of abused children and their families by providing a professional, compassionate and coordinated approach to their treatment and to serve as an advocate for all children in our community. |
| Operational Since: | Nov, 1999 |
| Annual CAC Budget: | $150,000 - 199,999 |
| Service Area: | Single County |
| County(ies) Served: | Gonzales |
| Community Characteristics: | Rural |
| CAC Model: | Independent |
| Case Criteria: |
Sexual and Physical Abuse Sexual Abuse Physical Abuse Neglect Child Fatality Child Witness Child at Risk |
| Ages of Children Served: | 0 to 18 |
| Average Number of Children Receiving First Time Core CAC Services Each Month: | 10 |
| Interagency Partners: | District Attorney - 25th Judicial District Gonzales County Sheriff's Department Gonzales Health Care Systems Gonzales Juvenile Probation Gonzales Police Department Guadalupe Regional Medical Center, Seguin Hope of South Texas, Victoria Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Waelder 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 Court Accompaniment Court School/Trial Preparation Information Regarding Client's Case, Services Available, Criminal/Civil Justice System Medical/Hospital Accompaniment Rainbow Room-type Services Referral for and/or Coordination of Other Social/Family Services Case Management/Training Training for Professionals and Community Parenting Education |
| Center Staff Positions and Time Staffed: | Executive Director (fte) CVC Coordinator/Victim's Advocate (fte) Forensic Interviewer (pte) Therapists/Counselors (subcontracted) |
| Facility Information: | Square footage: 1,800. Our charming "little green house on the corner" is located in the historic city of Gonzales. Our office space includes front and rear entry/exits, discreet parking and entry for clients, front office reception/lobby, Executive Director's office, large kitchen and family/play therapy room, forensic interview room and upstairs observation room. |
| Funding Sources: |
City Government County Government Foundations NCA Special Events State Government United Way Local Business Sponsorships Private Donations Corporate Council |
