Child Advocacy Services (CAS)

The casa program provides recruitment, training, and supervision to volunteers who advocate for abused children as they navigate through the court system. The organization serviced approximately 456 children.

The children's Advocacy program provides a safe environment where children who have disclosed sexual or severe physical abuse can be interviewed by a trained forensic interviewer. A multi-disciplinary team of professionals observe teh interview via closed-circuit television while the Child's statements are preserved by videotape for further investigation. Additionally, clinical Services, including individual, family and group counseling are offered. The program conducted 776 forensic interviews and provided 982 counseling hours to clients.