Primary CAC
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Travis Linneman, CAC Coordinator
Jayme Morris-Hardeman, Executive Director
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Status:
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Associate/Developing |
| Mission Statement: |
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The mission of Stepping Stones Child Advocacy Center is to provide a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary team response to allegations of child abuse in a child-friendly facility to help reduce trauma to the child while maintaining the integrity and comfort of the child.
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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 Sunflower CASA Project
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Counties Served in Official Service Area:
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Riley |
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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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50-100 |
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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, Child Witness to Violence. Referrals accepted from Law Enforcement, SRS.
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Interagency
Partners: |
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Riley County Attorney’s Office
Riley County Police Department
Social and Rehabilitation Services-Northeast Region
Mercy Regional Health Center SANE/SART
Pawnee Mental Health Services
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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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CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate)
Court Advocacy/Accompaniment
Community Education on Child Abuse
Medical Exam/Hospital Accompaniment
Training for Partner Agency Professionals
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| Facility Information: |
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Stepping Stones in located in an office suite in Manhattan. Suite includes family waiting area, interview / observation room, case conference room and area for family support/advocacy meetings.
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Annual CAC Budget:
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$50,000 - $100,000 |
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Private Foundations/Trusts
Government Grants (State/Federal)
City Government
Contributions (corporate, individual, organizations)
United Way
Special Events
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Stepping Stones Child Advocacy Center