Memphis Child Advocacy Center
Address
1085 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38105
(901) 525-2377
AKA:
TTS; DTD; BHC; Child Sexual Abuse Prevention; MCAC; Memphis CAC
Description:
Provides a multi-agency team response to reports of suspected child sexual abuse or other severe abuse in Shelby County. A team of agencies at the Memphis Child Advocacy Center (including law enforcement, child protective services and the District Attorney's office) investigate and intervene in cases of reported abuse. The agency provides neutral fact-finding culturally responsive forensic interviews when requested by the Shelby County Child Protection Investigation Team. Victimized children and non-offending family members are eligible for family advocacy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. All services provided onsite at the Memphis CAC are free. ALL REPORTS OF SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT MUST BE MADE TO THE TN CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE AT (877) 237-0004.
The Memphis Child Advocacy Center provides Stewards of Children child sexual abuse prevention and response training for parents, professionals and volunteers who work with children. Stewards of Children is provided on-site at requesting organizations and is also available in an interactive, facilitator-led virtual format. The Memphis CAC also offers child protection policy consultation for youth-serving organizations.
Hours:
Hours for therapy and advocacy by appointment only. Evening and daytime appointments available
Intake Process:
Call for details.
Program Fees:
No Fee
Languages:
Translator services
Eligibility:
Therapy and other intervention services are available for Shelby County child victims (up to age 17) and non-offending family members. Evidence-based sexual abuse prevention training available for organizations or groups. Call 901-888-4363 for details.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
September 28, 2023
Volunteer Opportunities:
Call 901-888-4383 for current volunteer opportunities
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1085 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38105
Contacts
Virginia Stallworth
Primary Contact
Executive Director
Agency Email
Phone Numbers
Main
(901) 525-2377
Fax
(901) 888-4390
TN Child Abuse Hotline
(877) 237-0004
Services
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Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Shelby County
- Shelby County
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Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Shelby County
- Shelby County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Shelby County
- Shelby County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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