| 7130 W. US Hwy 90 San Antonio, TX. 78227 |
Phone: 210-675-9000 Fax: 210-675-9020 |
http://www.childsafe-sa.org |
General Information
| Executive Director: | |
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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: • Ensure the coordination of appropriate and thorough investigation of sexual abuse cases with both public and private agencies. • Provide crisis intervention and counseling. • Provide public education and professional training. • Advocate for the child and family during the investigative process. • Provide child sensitive medical evaluation. |
| Operational Since: | Nov, 1991 |
| 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 and Physical Abuse Sexual Abuse Physical Abuse |
| Ages of Children Served: | 0 to 18 |
| Average Number of Children Receiving First Time Core CAC Services Each Month: | 95 |
| Interagency Partners: | Bexar County District Attorney Bexar County Sheriff's Office CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Children's Hospital San Antonio Police Department Small Law Enforcement Jurisdictions Texas Department of Family and Protective Services University of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio |
| 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 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 Medical/Hospital Accompaniment Rainbow Room-type Services Referral for and/or Coordination of Other Social/Family Services Transportation For Receiving Investigative, Medical, Therapeutic, Justice Services 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: | Executive Director (fte) Associate Director (fte) Clinical Director (fte) Counselors (3 fte and 1 pte) Nurse Practitioner (pte) Registered Nurse (fte) CARE Project (fte) Volunteer Coordinator (fte) Client Services Director (fte) Resource Development and Marketing Director (fte) Community Educator (2 pte) Case Manager (2 fte) Secretary (4 fte) Social Work Intern (2 pte) Victim Advocate (3 fte) Medical Director (fte) Counseling Interns (2 fte) Training Coordinator (fte) Marketing Manager (fte) |
| Facility Information: | Square footage: 10,000. 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 one interview room and the 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: |
City Government NCA OVAG Special Events State Government United Way VOCA United Health System Program Income Consultation Fees Crime Victims' Compensation |
