Description:
The purpose of the CAC is to provide a safe place for child victims/ witnesses of abuse to tell their story. To work with law enforcement, child protection workers, and the courts to help decrease the number of times a child has to talk about the abuse and ensure families are connected to supportive and healing resources. To help support victims and families through the investigative and legal process. Forensic interviews for child victims and/or witnesses of abuse/crime. Supportive family advocacy services for non-offending caregivers. Referrals for therapy and forensic medical exams, financial support via crime victim compensation applications, court accompaniment, information for various resources.
Hours:
Vary based on need.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
May 1, 2023
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
100 South 5th St
Leavenworth, KS 66048
Physical
521 Commercial St
Atchison, KS 66002
Mailing
100 South 5th St
Leavenworth, KS 66048
Contacts
Kelly Meyer
Primary Contact
Executive Director
Phone Numbers
Main
(913) 651-6440
Fax
(913) 651-6494
Legal Status:
Public, Non-Profit
Services
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Special Notes/Funding
Donations and grants.
Description
The purpose of the CAC is to provide a safe place for child victims/ witnesses of abuse to tell their story. To work with law enforcement, child protection workers, and the courts to help decrease the number of times a child has to talk about the abuse and ensure families are connected to supportive and healing resources. To help support victims and families through the investigative and legal process. Forensic interviews for child victims and/or witnesses of abuse/crime. Supportive family advocacy services for non-offending caregivers. Referrals for therapy and forensic medical exams, financial support via crime victim compensation applications, court accompaniment, information for various resources.
Hours
Vary based on need.
Eligibility
Children ages 3-17 (or verbal at 2 y/o)) who have witnessed abuse/crime or are the victims of abuse.
Fees
None.
Intake Procedure
Referrals from law enforcement or Department for Children and Families.
Languages
EnglishâInterpreter available as needed.
Service Area
Leavenworth and Atchison counties - other areas as needed.
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Atchison County
- Leavenworth County
- Atchison County
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