Primary CAC
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Tiffanie Askew, Forensic Interviewer
Betsy Brigman Morin, Interim Executive Director
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Status:
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Accredited |
| Mission Statement: |
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Meadowlark House is a collaborative effort dedicated to providing a safe environment that promotes prevention, education, and intervention services to abused and neglected children and families.
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CAC Operations Began: |
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1999
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Organizational Model: |
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Within the umbrella of the Crisis Center of Dodge City
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Counties Served in Official Service Area:
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Clark, Comanche, Edwards, Ford, Gray, Kiowa, Meade |
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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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51–100 annually |
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Case Criteria: |
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Allegations of Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse, Other Forms of Abuse or Neglect, Child Witness to Violence. Referrals accepted from Law Enforcement, SRS
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Interagency
Partners: |
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Ford County Attorney’s Office
Ford County Sheriff’s Office
Dodge City Police Department
Social and Rehabilitation Services – Western Area
Dodge City Medical Center
Western Plains Medical Center
Saint Francis Academy
USD #443
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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
Medical Exam/Hospital Accompaniment
Training for Partner Agency Professionals
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| Facility Information: |
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Renovated home in a residential neighborhood includes waiting area, interview/observation rooms and case conference area.
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Annual CAC Budget:
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$50,001 - $100,000 |
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Government Grants (State/Federal)
City Government
County Government
Contributions (corporate, individual, organizations)
Special Events
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Meadowlark House