Children's Advocacy Center - 31st Judicial District

Address

1350 Sparta Street
McMinnville, TN 37110

(931) 507-2386

cac31.org

AKA:

31st Judicial District, CAC of Van Buren and Warren County

Description:

The Children's Advocacy Center for the 31st Judicial District facilitates a team of dedicated professionals who aid in the prevention, intervention, investigation, and recovery for children, who have been reported as victims of abuse and/or neglect. This office serves Van Buren and Warren Counties.

Hours:

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Intake Process:

Requires referral by law enforcement or the Department of Children's Services.

Program Fees:

No Fee

Eligibility:

Victims of child abuse who are under the age of 18 and their non-offending caregivers in Van Buren and Warren counties.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

May 6, 2024

Wishlist:

Accepts donations for food, hygiene products, school supplies, toys, books, and stuffed animals.

Volunteer Opportunities:

The Children's Advocacy Center does accept volunteers for events and fundraisers. All volunteers must submit to background checks, and they must sign a confidentiality agreement.

Employer ID:

621824566

Year Incorporated:

2000

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

1350 Sparta Street
McMinnville, TN 37110

Mailing

P.O. Box 7287
McMinnville, TN 37111

Contacts

Cassell Galligan-Davis

Primary Contact

Executive Director

Update Contact

(931) 507-2386

cac31ed@gmail.com

Phone Numbers

Main Number

(931) 507-2386

Alternate Number

(931) 607-9170

Legal Status:

Nonprofit (Incorporated)

Special Notes/Funding

Trauma Informed Therapy

Description

The trauma informed counseling program is responsible for providing assessment and developmentally appropriate trauma informed mental health therapy to children who have been identified as victims of severe child maltreatment, or who may have witnessed a violent crime. The counselor may also provide counseling to non-offending caregivers.

Availability

Trauma Informed Therapy is available free of charge to any child who makes a disclosure of severe abuse in a Forensic Interview.

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Required Documents

No documents required.

Eligibility

Any child under the age of 18, who is a victim of child abuse and their non-offending caregivers.

Fees

No fee

Intake Procedure

Law Enforcement and the Department of Children Services.

Languages

Spanish Interpreters are also available for other languages when needed.

Service Area

Warren and Van Buren Counties

Geography Served

    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.

  • Tennessee
    • Van Buren County
      • Warren County

      Contact

      Name:
      Cassell Galligan-Davis
      Title:
      Executive Director
      Description:
      Update Contact
      Phone:
      931-507-2386
      Email:
      cac31ed@gmail.com

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      931-507-2386
      Name:
      Main Number
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (RP-1400.8000-020.15) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      The Prevention Advocate is responsible for the coordination, development, implementation and evaluation of efforts which promote effective child abuse education including how to recognize child abuse, how to respond, and how to report child abuse. Efforts include school based interactive classroom presentations, presentations to business professionals, civic organizations, churches, and other community groups.

      Availability

      This service is available Monday through Friday during regular business hours, and on other days and times upon request.

      Hours

      Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

      Required Documents

      No documents needed.

      Eligibility

      Any public or private school, daycares, summer camps, business professionals, civic organizations, churches, and any other community groups.

      Fees

      No fee

      Intake Procedure

      Call. Anyone can call to request prevention services.

      Languages

      Spanish

      Offered Outside of Physical Location

      Yes

      Service Area

      Warren and Van Buren counties.

      Geography Served

        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.

      • Tennessee
        • Van Buren County
          • Warren County

          Contact

          Name:
          Cassell Galligan-Davis
          Title:
          Executive Director
          Description:
          Update Contact
          Phone:
          931-507-2386
          Email:
          cac31ed@gmail.com

          Telephone Numbers

          Number:
          931-507-2386
          Name:
          Main Number
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FN-1500.1900-150) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Description

          Family and Child/ Victims Advocacy Program is responsible for providing direct program services to child victims and their non-offending caregivers. Family and child advocacy is provided to victims and their caregivers throughout the investigation and until the child reaches 18 years of age.

          Availability

          This service is available to all child victims of severe child abuse and their non-offending caregivers.

          Hours

          Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

          Required Documents

          No documents needed

          Eligibility

          This service is available to severe child abused victims, who are ages 17 years and under, and It is also available to their non-offending caregivers.

          Fees

          No fee

          Intake Procedure

          Referral required by law enforcement and the Department of Children's Services.

          Languages

          Spanish

          Service Area

          Warren and Van Buren Counties

          Geography Served

            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.

          • Tennessee
            • Van Buren County
              • Warren County

              Contact

              Name:
              Cassell Galligan-Davis
              Title:
              Executive Director
              Description:
              Update Contact
              Phone:
              931-507-2386
              Email:
              cac31ed@gmail.com

              Telephone Numbers

              Number:
              931-507-2386
              Name:
              Main Number
              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-3000.1450) and related services within the Service Tree.

              Description

              The Forensic Interviewer is responsible for conducting child interviews with alleged victims of severe abuse, neglect, drug exposed/endangered, or child witnesses to violence, as established by Forensic Interview Protocol. Information will be obtained in a manner that is legally defensible and minimizes stress to the child.

              Availability

              This service is available to any child who has been reported to the Department of Children's Services, or Law Enforcement, as an alleged victim of severe child abuse.

              Hours

              Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

              Required Documents

              No documents needed.

              Eligibility

              Children under the age of 18, who are victims of severe abuse, and have been referred by law enforcement or the Department of Children's Services.

              Fees

              No fee.

              Intake Procedure

              Referral by law enforcement or the Department of Children's Services.

              Languages

              Spanish Interpreters for other languages can be made available upon request.

              Offered Outside of Physical Location

              Yes

              Service Area

              Warren and Van Buren Counties

              Geography Served

                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.

              • Tennessee
                • Van Buren County
                  • Warren County

                  Contact

                  Name:
                  Cassell Galligan-Davis
                  Title:
                  Executive Director
                  Description:
                  Update Contact
                  Phone:
                  931-507-2386
                  Email:
                  cac31ed@gmail.com

                  Telephone Numbers

                  Number:
                  931-507-2386
                  Name:
                  Main Number
                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FN-1300.1800) and related services within the Service Tree.

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