Primary CAC
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Kathleen Inwood, CAC Director
Susan Moran, Executive Director, SOS, Inc.
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Status:
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Accredited |
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The Emporia Area SOS Child Advocacy Center seeks to reduce further trauma to children and their families affected by child abuse through the facilitation of a multidisciplinary response of prevention, detection, investigation, treatment, and prosecution.
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CAC Operations Began:
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2002
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Organizational Model:
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Program within the umbrella of SOS, Inc.
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Counties Served in Official Service Area:
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Coffey, Lyon |
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Service Area Population / Community Characteristics:
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< 50,000
Semi-Urban / Rural |
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Average Number of Children Receiving Core CAC Services:
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80 – 100 annually |
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Ages of Children Served:
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0–18 years |
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Case Criteria:
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Allegations of Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse, Neglect, Child Witness to Violence, Drug Endangered.
Referrals accepted from Law Enforcement, SRS
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Interagency
Partners: |
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Coffey County Attorney’s Office
Lyon County Attorney’s Office
Coffey and Lyon County Sheriff’s Offices
Americus, Burlington and Emporia Police Departments
Coffey County, Emporia, Lebo, Leroy and Waverly Public Safety Agencies
Social and Rehabilitation Services – South Central Region
Newman Regional Health Center
Mental Health Center of East Central KS
TFI Family Services
DCCCA Family Preservation
Chief Judges – 4th and 5th Judicial Districts
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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
Mandated Reporter Training
Medical Exam/Hospital Accompaniment
Training for Partner Agency Professionals
Other: Emporia Child Protection and Drug Endangered Child Protection Teams
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| Facility Information: |
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Locations include a multi-room suite in the Masonic Lodge in Emporia that co-houses the children’s advocacy center, CASA program and child visitation center. Suite includes lobby, family waiting room, parent support/advocacy meeting room, conference room, interview and observation rooms. A second location in Burlington serves Coffey County with an interview/observation room and private waiting area.
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Annual CAC Budget:
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$50,001 - $100,000 |
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Private Foundations/Trusts
Government Grants (State/Federal)
County Government
Contributions (corporate, individual, organizations)
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SOS Child Advocacy Center