Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse - Fayette County

AKA:

BHC

Description:

Provides advocacy, community education and direct services to prevent child abuse through a variety of programs. Provides crisis intervention services, including a 24/7 hotline to prevent child abuse; case management services for families at risk for child abuse; parenting groups/training, and volunteer parent aid program, with emergency food and clothing to clients in need enrolled in center programs; child sexual abuse therapy; and family advocacy services, outreach, food and clothing assistance when available, emergency financial/start-up assistance for eligible caregivers, monthly support groups for caregivers, and quarterly support group for children and teens in the program. Forensic interview services are offered as well as child advocacy center services. Also offers Forever Parenting for parents going through divorce and individual therapy for caregivers who were victims of sexual abuse and whose children are also victims of abuse.

Hours:

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Intake Process:

Call or email for details; 24/7 Crisis hotline for persons at risk of child abuse or clients who need to talk

Program Fees:

No Fee

Eligibility:

Residents of West TN (except Shelby County)

Is Shelter?

No

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Date of Official Change:

August 18, 2023

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