Summary
Organization name
Grayson County Children's Advocacy Center
Causes
Social Services, Mental and Behavioral Health, Youth & Children
Operating Budget
$500,000 - $999,999
Counties Served
Grayson
Address
910 Cottonwood DrSherman, TX 75090
Grayson County Children's Advocacy Center
A nonprofit organization
$3,015 raised by 5 donors
60% complete
$5,000 Goal
For two decades, the Grayson County Children’s Advocacy Center has been a beacon of hope and healing for thousands of children who have experienced the trauma of child abuse. Since 2004, we’ve dedicated ourselves to ensuring that every child is provided with the comprehensive services and support they need to begin their journey to recovery.
In the past, children were required to recount their traumatic experiences multiple times—to police officers, detectives, CPS investigators, medical professionals, and attorneys. This repetitive retelling often compounded their trauma. Now, through the CAC, children only need to share their story once with a specially trained forensic interviewer. This interview, observed by law enforcement and Family and Protective Services investigators, is also recorded, sparing the child from having to revisit their trauma repeatedly.
Additionally, our center offers both acute and non-acute Sexual Assault Nurse Examinations on-site, minimizing the places families need to visit during an already overwhelming time. Our dedicated family advocates provide vital support, acting as liaisons between families and investigators, and connecting them with resources to address financial, housing, medical, and other urgent needs.
We are proud to offer trauma-specific mental health care through our nationally certified therapists, who specialize in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). TF-CBT is an evidence-based treatment recognized for its effectiveness in improving trauma-related outcomes. Endorsed by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network and other esteemed organizations, TF-CBT has proven superior in helping children heal from the impacts of trauma.
As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, we remain committed to offering all our services, including prevention and education programs, free of charge to child abuse victims. For 20 years, we’ve been here for the children of Grayson County, and we will continue to be here—every child, every service, every effort.
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Mission
Our mission is to provide services for the purpose of prevention, intervention, investigation, prosecution and treatment of child abuse in an effort to reduce the potential for additional trauma by promoting recovery of the child victim and non-offending family members.
Equity Statement
A continuing goal of the CAC is for all staff and volunteers to possess knowledge and skills to assess individual client cultures and to work with the client to integrate components of that culture into a care and treatment plan; to be open to learning the ways of others and willing to see past stereotypes; to suspend judgment; to remember that individuals are unique even within cultural groups; to adopt an attitude of service; and to accept responsibility to address cultural diversity.
The CAC’s work environment will promote the highest levels of performance and integrity from its employees and volunteers. In keeping with this commitment, the CAC will continue to create a diverse workforce where employees are valued as individuals who, together with the interagency partners, comprise the working multidisciplinary team. The team will provide services to a diverse population regardless of gender, ethnicity, race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental challenges, marital status or any other cultural descriptors.
Members of the team will promote cultural awareness of other ethnic groups, cultures, socio-economic backgrounds and/or beliefs. The CAC exists to serve all troubled families in a dignified, respectful, and ethical manner. Client’s families may come from varied backgrounds; however, the attitude toward these families will be present during service provision. Thus, CAC personnel will strive to be sensitive to others and remember that these troubled families have come for help, first and foremost.
All employees and volunteers, in working with others will not only value diversity but will:
• Be conscious of the dynamics that are inherent when cultures interact,
• Accept, appreciate, and accommodate cultural differences,
• Accept and respect differences,
• Accept their own culture in relation to other cultures,
• Understand the dynamics of when cultures intersect,
• Share cultural knowledge,
• Seek out knowledge, develop skills to interact with diverse environments, and become comfortable with other in multicultural settings, and
• Develop necessary adaptations when delivering services which reflect an understanding of diversity between and within cultures.
These elements will be demonstrated in all services and programs delivered by the CAC.
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Organization Data
Sherman, TX 75090