Services for the Community

Services For The Community

Service Area:  Henderson, Daviess, Union, Webster, Hancock, Ohio, and McLean Counties

A Children’s Advocacy Center is a child focused, community based program in which professionals from many disciplines (law enforcement, child protective services, prosecution, medical and mental health) come together to offer comprehensive services.  The center is specially designed to make children feel comfortable and safe.  The home-like atmosphere minimizes trauma and prevents further victimization.

STATED MISSION: “One Place, One Child”

To promote the prevention of child abuse and family violence in all its forms, and to promote interagency collaboration to improve community services for child abuse victims and their families.

SERVICES OFFERED:

Forensic Interviews in a child friendly atmosphere with audio/video capabilities

Forensic Evaluations conducted by trained therapists

Medical Room & Exams by specially trained physicians

Mental Health Counseling for child victims of abuse

Weekly Parenting Classes

Parent Resource Library

Multidisciplinary Teams for All Counties in Green River District

Crisis Counseling, Victim Advocacy and Support to child victims of abuse, neglect, dependency and domestic violence

Speaker’s Bureau/Community Awareness

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Child victim advocacy and counseling services are available for any child victim of abuse, neglect, dependency or domestic violence.  Some services require referral from Law Enforcement Agencies or The Department for Community Based Services.

 

*        All programs of The Children’s Advocacy Center of Green River District are provided at no cost to any person so long as they meet program criteria.  Services are made possible thanks to grants and community support.