Children's Advocacy Center for Denton County - Deleted

• We empower child abuse victims, their families and our community through education, healing and justice. We will break the cycle of child abuse by educating families and our community to proactively protect children.
• • Owner
    Hydeia Chancellor
  • Created On
    08-18-2020
  • Updated On
    08-18-2020
  • Update Reminder
    N/A

• How To Contact

  • Name
    Children's Advocacy Center for Denton County
  • Phone
    (972) 317-2818
  • Fax
    (972) 317-6989
  • Email
    xx@xx
  • Alt Name
    Abuse Hotline
  • Alt Phone
    (800) 252-5400
  • Alt Fax
    N/A
  • Alt Email
    N/A
  • Address
    1854 Cain Dr
  • City
    Copper Canyon
  • State
    TX

• More Information

  • Start Date
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  • Expiration Date
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  • Eligibility
    N/A
  • Fee
    N/A
  • Organization
    Children's Advocacy Center for Denton County
  • Zip Code
    75077

• Helpful Links

  • Main Program URL
    https://cacdc.org/

• Detailed Information

  • What We Do: 

    - Coordinated Investigation - When someone reports an outcry of child abuse, the report first goes through the local police department or child protective services. The Advocacy Center team works together to prepare for a visit from the child and their family and coordinates an investigation into the outcry.

    - Forensic Interview - We assist law enforcement and the Department of Family Protective Services by conducting specialized, fact-finding interviews. Through this process we gather details of abuse in a neutral, age-appropriate and trauma-informed manner; we coordinate with all involved investigators so that they are able to observe the interview, and the child can be interviewed as few times as possible. When this light shines down our hallways, we know a child is finally getting to tell their story of abuse. We call this the Blue Light Moment.

    - Therapy - Through weekly sessions and regular communication, the therapist builds a healthy relationship with the child and family. They work with the child to overcome challenges, build a positive self-image, develop boundaries and build healthy relationships. Individual and group therapy is offered for both children and their non-offending family members. Because some children may not have the language for talk therapy, play therapy is a specialized service that we offer our clients. Play therapy allows children the opportunity to work through emotions and heal in the most efficient, effective and child-focused manner available. All of these services are offered to families in both English and Spanish. Everyone’s experience in therapy is different, so there is no time frame for our services—individuals can stay in our program as long as it takes, and they are always welcome to come back if they feel the need. Once a child finishes therapy at the Advocacy Center, they get to place their hand on our tree of healing. This tree symbolizes the growth they have made and their journey to a healthy lifestyle.

    + Cognitive Behavioral Therapy- Families who choose to participate in the program will learn the following: Strategies for all family members for managing anger How to solve problems together How to communicate needs and wants in a healthy way Ways to react to stressful situations How to build on healthy parenting strategies How to create and maintain a safe and stable home environment

    **This therapy is by referral only. 

    + Tree of Healing - Whenever children complete therapy and counseling at the Advocacy Center, they add their names and handprints to our Tree of Healing. Together, their hand prints make up the Tree’s leaves and serve as a visualization of healing, telling others their story

    - Family Advocacy - Our family advocacy team is committed to guiding and educating families through each step of the investigation, prosecution and healing process. They also provide resources to the family.

    - Education -Children’s Advocacy Center for Denton County provides free educational training programs for adults in our community. These classes help adults recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect, and aid in the prevention, recognition, and responsible reaction to possible abuse situations, as well as teaching effective methods to talk with children about personal and online safety. Educational Curriculum for Children is also available. 

• Eligibility Information

  • States
  • Counties
    • Denton County
    • Wise County
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  • School Districts
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  • Languages Served
  • Family Incomes
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