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7130 W. US Hwy 90 San Antonio, TX. 78227 |
Phone: 210-675-9000 Fax: 210-675-9020 http://www.childsafe-sa.org |
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| Mission Statement: | The mission of ChildSafe is to restore dignity, trust, and hope to children traumatized by sexual abuse. ChildSafe provides a sensitive environment for the evaluation of child/adolescent sexual abuse which minimizes further trauma to the child and optimizes the investigative process including the following goals: (1)conduct recorded forensic interviews of child victims of abuse, (2) Ensure the coordination of appropriate and thorough investigation of sexual abuse cases with both public and private agencies, (3) Provide crisis intervention and on-going counseling, (4) Advocate for the child and family during the investigative process, (5) provide child sensitive medical evaluation, and (6)provide public education and professional training. |
| Operational Since: | 1992 |
| Annual CAC Budget: | $1,000,000 and above |
| Service Area: | Single County |
| County(ies) Served: | Bexar |
| Community Characteristics: | Mixed |
| CAC Model: | Independent |
| Case Criteria: |
Sexual Abuse Physical Abuse Neglect Child Fatality Child Witness Child at Risk Sexual and Physical Abuse |
| Ages of Children Served: | 0 to 18 |
| Average Number of Children Receiving First Time Core CAC Services Each Month: | 140 |
| Interagency Partners: | Bexar County District Attorney's Office, Texas Department of Family & Protective Services, University of Texas Health Science Center of San Antonio, Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio Police Department, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Children's Hospital,Leon Valley Police Department, Universal City Police Department, Windcrest Police Department, Alamo Heights Police Department, Balcones Heights Police Department, Castle Hills Police Department, Converse Police Department, Elmendorf Police Department, Fair Oaks Police Department, Grey Forrest Police Department, Helotes Police Department, Hollywood Park Police Department, Kirby Police Department, Olmos Park Police Department, Live Oak Police Department, Somerset Police Department, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Children's Hospital Center for Miracles |
| Interagency Partners Housed On Site: | Yes |
| Core Program Components/Services: |
Cases Reviewed by MDT Forensic Interviews Off Site Mental Health Services On Site Mental Health Services On Site Sexual Assault Exams Volunteer Program |
| Additional Services Provided: |
Assistance With Completion Of CVC Application Child Fatality Review Team Court Accompaniment Court School/Trial Preparation Information Regarding Client's Case, Services Available, Criminal/Civil Justice System Non-forensic Exams, Assessments, Consults, and/or Treatment Rainbow Room-type Services Referral for and/or Coordination of Other Social/Family Services Transportation For Receiving Investigative, Medical, Therapeutic, Justice Services Prevention Program Community Education Internship Program Medical Training Support Groups Pediatric Resident Rotation Consultation for medical Emergency Funds Assistance CARE Project Mentoring Domestic Violence Counseling Peer Activities Fone Friend volunteers to mentor caregiver |
| Center Staff Positions and Time Staffed: | President/CEO (fte); Director of Programs (fte); Director of Operations (fte); Director of Development (fte); Counselors (5 fte and 1 pte); Accounting and IT Manager (fte); Registered Nurse - SANE(fte); CARE Project (fte); Development Assistant (fte); Client Services Director (fte); Clinical Director (fte); Case Coordinators (7 fte) Secretary (3 fte and 1 pte) Social Work Interns ( pte); Medical Director (pte); Counseling Interns (2 fte); Training Coordinator (fte); |
| Facility Information: | Square footage: 9,000. ChildSafe is a specially designed building to respect and meet the needs of the abused child. The flow of the spacious circular design facilitates treatment while providing a sense of freedom and movement that abused children need. The reception area is a spacious octagon shaped room that provides access to waiting areas, offices, conference, examination and interview rooms. The Teddy Bear room and the 600-gallon aquarium provide an inviting and comfortable place for the children and their families. The two forensic interview rooms and the two examination rooms are designed for the child so they may be at ease during this process at the Center. The child is the focus of this unique center. |
| Funding Sources: |
CACTX Swalm Grant County Government Foundations OVAG Special Events State Government United Way VOCA University Health System Program Income Consultation Fees Crime Victims' Compensation Individual and Corporate Donations Private Foundations |
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