Primary CAC
Contact(s): |
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Jane Holzrichter,
Director of Prevention/Education
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Status:
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Accredited |
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Mission Statement:
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To restore the innocence of our community’s children by focusing on intervention, investigation, prosecution efforts, and resources in cases involving child abuse and neglect through a multi-disciplinary team.
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CAC Operations Began:
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1998
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Organizational Model:
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Within the umbrella of Horizons Mental Health Center
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Counties Served
in Official Service Area:
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Reno |
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Service Area Population / Community Characteristics:
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50,001 – 100,000
Semi-Urban |
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Average Number of Children Receiving Core CAC Services:
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150 – 200 annually |
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Ages of Children Served:
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3-18 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, Mental Health
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Interagency
Partners: |
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Reno County District Attorney’s Office
Reno County Sheriff’s Department
Buhler, Haven, Hutchinson, Nickerson and South Hutchinson Police Departments
Social and Rehabilitation Services – South Central Region
Hutchinson Hospital
Horizons Mental Health Center
Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Center
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Core Program Components/
Services: |
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Cases Reviewed by MDT
Forensic Interviews
Victim Advocacy
Mental Health Treatment provided on-site
Linkage with Medical Partner Agency
Case Tracking
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Additional Services:
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Community Education on Child Abuse
Mandated Reporter Training
Personal Safety Program(s)
Training for Partner Agency Professionals
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| Facility Information: |
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Horizons CAC is located in a separate wing of Horizons Mental Health Center. The designated suite of rooms includes a family waiting room, interview/observation room, case conference area and family advocacy area.
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Annual CAC Budget:
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$50,001 - $100,000
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| Funding Sources: |
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Government Grants (State/Federal)
Horizons Mental Health Center (In-Kind)
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Horizons Children's Advocacy Center