Primary CAC
Contact(s): |
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Kelly Robbins, Executive Director
David Fyler, Program Director
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Status:
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Accredited |
| Mission Statement: |
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To reduce the traumatic effects of abuse; protect children from maltreatment; seek justice for child victims; investigate abuse as a team and strengthen our community’s ability to nurture children, while keeping the comfort and safety of the child the first priority.
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CAC Operations Began: |
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2004
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Organizational Model: |
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Independent Non-Profit
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Counties Served in Official Service Area:
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Cheyenne, Graham, Greeley, Hamilton, Haskell, Kearny, Lane, Logan, Morton, Norton, Rawlins, Scott, Sheridan, Sherman, Stevens, Thomas, Trego, Wallace
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Service Area Population / Community Characteristics:
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< 50,000
Rural / Frontier |
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Average Number of Children Receiving Core CAC Services:
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151 – 200 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, Child Witness to Violence. Referrals accepted from Law Enforcement, SRS.
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Interagency
Partners: |
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County Attorney’s Offices in 18 counties (listed above)
Twenty-six (26) Law Enforcement agencies
Social and Rehabilitation Services – Western Area
St. Catherine’s Hospital, Citizen’s Hospital, Satanta District Hospital
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| Core Program Components/Services: |
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Cases Reviewed by MDT
Forensic Interviews
(Extended) Forensic Evaluations
Victim Advocacy
Mental Health Treatment provided on-site
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
Training for Partner Agency Professionals
Medical Exam/Hospital Accompaniment
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| Facility Information: |
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CACs in Scott City and Sublette are located in renovated residential homes. A third facility in Colby is housed in an office suite. All locations include family waiting areas, interview/observation room and case conference area. A Mobile CAC is a 37-foot RV that includes an interview room, observation room and child/family support /advocacy room.
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Annual CAC Budget:
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$250,001 - $500,000 |
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Private Foundations/Trusts
Government Grants (State/Federal)
City Government
County Government
Contributions (corporate, individual, organizations)
Special Events
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Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center