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Our mission is to restore the lives of abused children by supporting children's advocacy centers in partnership with local communities and agencies investigating and prosecuting child abuse.
The Harbor Children's Alliance and Victim Center
215 W. Railroad
Port Lavaca, TX. 77979
Phone: 361-552-1982
Fax: 361-552-4309
http://www.harboradvocacycenter.org
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Executive Director:
Mission Statement: Our mission is to lessen the trauma to victims of sexual assault, child abuse/neglect, and other crime and their families and to improve the response of the criminal justice system by uniting the efforts of public agencies and enlisting support from the community.  By providing a safe haven for these victims of crime, our goals are to advocate for their rights and specific needs and create an environment where violence is no longer tolerated.
Operational Since: 1992
Annual CAC Budget: $1 - 99,999
Service Area: Single County
County(ies) Served: Calhoun
Community Characteristics: Rural
CAC Model: Umbrella Agency
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: 10
Interagency Partners: Calhoun County District Attorney's Office
Calhoun County Sheriff's Office
Citizen's Medical Center
CCISD
DeTar Hospital
Memorial Medical Center
Point Comfort Police Department
Port Lavaca Police Department
Ralph Cormier, LPC
Stephanie Cavazos, LCMS
The Harbor/Child Welfare Alliance
Jeannine Griffin, MD
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
Medical/Hospital Accompaniment
Prevention Program
Community Education
Training for Professionals and Community24 Hour Crisis Hotline< />Domestic Violence Program and Counseling
Sexual Assault Center
Courtesy Interviews/Services
Parenting Classes
Case Management
Center Staff Positions and Time Staffed: Executive Director, (fte)
Volunteer Coordinator/Educator, (fte)
Program Coordinator, (fte)
Victim Services/Community Education Coordinator, (fte)

Program Assistant (fte)
Facility Information: Square footage: 3,000. Neutral, free standing, residential area, handicap accessible. It is equipped with a waiting room, family counseling area, interview room, camera/viewing room, staff offices, resource room, kitchen, and conference room.
Funding Sources: CACTX Swalm Grant
County Government
Foundations
NCA
Special Events
State Government
United Way