The Children’s Advocacy Center exists to minimize the trauma children must face when they have been victimized by abuse. Instead of being forced to visit the police station, social service office and hospital, children and their families come to one place, the Children’s Advocacy Center, where there is love for children, passion for justice and vision for restored childhood. The efforts of Child Protective Services, law enforcement, medical specialists, prosecutors and therapist combine to help children feel safe. The children will be able to tell their story just once. At the Center, a specially trained forensic interviewer will talk to the child and serve as a “fact-finder” to determine the details about the abuse the child has experienced. The interview will be recorded to minimize the times the child is victimized by reliving their abuse. The Center believes that when offered community support, families have a greater probability of success. Services will include needs assessment, community resource referrals and assistance with crime victims’ compensation.

CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF VAN ZANDT COUNTY, INC. Geane Mullins Exe.Director Lead Forensic Interviewer Patty Flowers Family Advocate Volunteer Coordinator Forensic Interviewer 547 South Buffalo St. Canton, Texas 75103 903 567-1212 903 567-0818 fax cac@etcable.net