| Primary CAC Contact(s) |
Aurora Myers, CAC Coordinator
Suzi Thien, Executive Director |
| CAC 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 abuse. |
| CAC Operations Began |
2007 |
| Organizational Model |
Independent Non-Profit |
| Counties Served in Official Service Area |
Butler |
| Service Area Description & Population |
Semi-Urban
50,000-100,00 |
| Average Number of Children Receiving Core CAC Services |
100-120 annually |
| Case / Referral Criteria |
Allegations of Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse, Child Witness to Violence. Referrals accepted from Law Enforcement and 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 Services |
Cases Reviewed by MDT
Forensic Interviews
Victim Advocacy
Medical Evaluations Linkage Agreements with Off-Site Providers
Mental Health Linkage Agreements with Off-Site Providers
Case Tracking |
| Additional Services |
Court Advocacy/Accompaniment
Community Education on Child Abuse
Medical Exam/Hospital Accompaniment
Training for Partner Agency Professionals |
| Facility Description |
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
Government Grants (federal/state)
County Government
City Government
United Way
Contributions (individual/corporate)
Special Events |
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