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Nueces County Children's Advocacy Center
502 McClendon
Corpus Christi, TX. 78404 		Phone: 361-855-9058
Fax: (361) 254-2594
http://www.nuecescac.org
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Executive Director:
Mission Statement: Our mission is to lesson the trauma to abused children and their families and to improve the response of the child protection system by utilizing the efforts of public agencies and enlisting support from the community. Our goals are to advocate for the rights of children and their specific needs and create an environment where child abuse is no longer tolerated.
Operational Since: 1994
Annual CAC Budget: $250,000 - 299,999
Service Area: Single County
County(ies) Served: Nueces
Community Characteristics: Mixed
CAC Model: Independent
Case Criteria: Sexual Abuse
Physical Abuse
Child Witness
Sexual and Physical Abuse
Ages of Children Served: 0 to 17
Average Number of Children Receiving First Time Core CAC Services Each Month: 138
Interagency Partners: Bishop Police Department
Corpus Christi Police Department
Driscoll Children's Hospital
Driscoll Police Department
Juvenile Justice Center
Nueces County District Attorney
Nueces County Sheriff's Department
Port Aransas Police Department
Robstown 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 Mental Health Services
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
Referral for and/or Coordination of Other Social/Family Services
Community Education
Case Management/Tracking
Training for Professionals and Community, Adult Survivor Group, Teen Support Group, Prevention and Awareness Presentations
Center Staff Positions and Time Staffed: Executive Director (fte)
Forensic Interviewer (fte)
Victim Assistance Coordinator (fte)
Family Greeter/Administrative Assistant (pte)
Facility Information: Square footage: 1,800. The center is located in a neutral freestanding house centrally located within the city of Corpus Christi. The house provides office space for staff, waiting area, children's play area, complete kitchen, interview and viewing room, and reception area. Enclosed backyard has picnic tables and small playground. House is handicap accessible.
Funding Sources: Foundations
Special Events
VOCA
Juror's Fees