Primary CAC
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Aurora Myers , CAC Coordinator
Suzi Thien, Executive Director
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Status:
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Associate/Developing |
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To provide quality intervention, investigation and prosecution of child abuse through a coordinated, multidisciplinary system dedicated to breaking the cycle of child abuse.
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CAC Operations Began:
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2007
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Organizational Model:
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Within the umbrella of Sunlight Child Advocacy and Rights Foundation (SCARF)
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Counties Served in Official Service Area:
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Butler |
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Service Area Population / Community Characteristics:
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50,001–100,000
Densely-Settled Rural |
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Average Number of Children Receiving Core CAC Services:
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100-120 annually |
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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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Butler County Attorney’s Office
Eleven (11) Law Enforcement agencies
Social and Rehabilitation Services – South Central Region
South Central 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
Medical Exam/Hospital Accompaniment
Training for Partner Agency Professionals
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| Facility Information: |
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Sunlight CAC is located in an office suite near several municipal offices in El Dorado. Rooms include a family waiting area, interview/ observation room and case conference room.
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Annual CAC Budget:
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$100,001 - $250,000 |
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Private Foundations/Trusts
Government Grants (State/Federal)
County Government
City Government
Contributions (corporate, individual, organizations)
United Way
Special Events
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Sunlight Child Advocacy Center