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Sunlight CAC logoSunlight Child Advocacy Center

110 S. Gordy Street
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 313-4107

www.scarfks.org

General Email:
sunlightcac@sunlight.kscoxmail.com




Primary CAC
Contact(s):
Aurora Myers , CAC Coordinator
Suzi Thien, Executive Director


Status:

Associate/Developing
Mission Statement: To provide quality intervention, investigation and prosecution of child abuse through a coordinated, multidisciplinary system dedicated to breaking the cycle of child abuse.


CAC Operations Began:
2007



Organizational Model:
Within the umbrella of Sunlight Child Advocacy and Rights Foundation (SCARF)


Counties Served in Official Service Area:


Butler
Service Area Population /  Community Characteristics:


50,001–100,000
Densely-Settled Rural
Average Number of Children Receiving Core CAC Services:


100-120 annually
Ages of Children Served:


<18 years
Case Criteria:
Allegations of Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse, Child Witness to Violence. Referrals accepted from Law Enforcement, SRS.


Interagency
Partners:
Butler County Attorney’s Office
Eleven (11) Law Enforcement agencies
Social and Rehabilitation Services – South Central Region
South Central Mental Health Center


Core Program Components/Services: Cases Reviewed by MDT
Forensic Interviews
Victim Advocacy
Linkage with Mental Health Partner Agency
Linkage with Medical Partner Agency
Case Tracking


Additional Services:
Court Advocacy/Accompaniment
Community Education on Child Abuse
Medical Exam/Hospital Accompaniment
Training for Partner Agency Professionals


Facility Information: 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.


Annual CAC Budget:


$100,001 - $250,000
Funding Sources: Private Foundations/Trusts
Government Grants (State/Federal)
County Government
City Government
Contributions (corporate, individual, organizations)
United Way
Special Events