Primary CAC
Contact(s): |
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Donita Garner, CAC Director
Dorothy Sparks, Executive Director
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Status:
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Associate/Developing |
| Mission Statement: |
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Providing Hope – Inspiring Change
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CAC Operations Began:
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2008
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Organizational Model:
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Within the umbrella of Hope Unlimited, Inc.
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Counties Served
in Official Service Area:
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Allen |
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Service Area Population / Community Characteristics:
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< 50,000
Densely-Settled Rural |
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Average Number of Children Receiving Core CAC Services:
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Operations began 2008 |
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Ages of Children Served:
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< 18 years |
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Case Criteria:
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Allegations of Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse, Child Witness to Violence. Referrals accepted from Law Enforcement, SRS.
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Interagency
Partners: |
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Allen County Attorney’s Office
Allen County Sheriff’s Office
Iola Police Department
Iola Area Social and Rehabilitation Services
Iola Police Department
South East Kansas Mental Health Center
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Core Program Components/
Services: |
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Cases Reviewed by MDT
Forensic Interviews
Victim Advocacy
Linkage with Mental Health Partner Agency
Linkage with Medical Partner Agency
Case Tracking
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Additional Services:
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Court Advocacy/Accompaniment
Community Education on Child Abuse
Domestic Violence Advocacy (Safety Planning)
Medical Exam/Hospital Accompaniment
Training for Partner Agency Professionals
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| Facility Information: |
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Located in the administrative offices of Hope Unlimited in Iola, the CAC facility includes family waiting area, interview /observation room and case conference area.
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Annual CAC Budget:
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$1 - $50,000 |
| Funding Sources: |
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Government Grants (State/Federal)
Contributions (corporate, individual, organizations)
Special Events
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Hope Unlimited Child Advocacy Center