Child Advocacy Center - 23rd Judicial District
Address
604 Spring Street
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 789-3035
AKA:
Dickson County CAC Office; Charlotte CAC Office
Description:
The Child Advocacy Center for the 23rd Judicial District (23rd CAC) is a place for children who are victims/alleged victims of child abuse to receive support after a report of child abuse has been made. Located in Charlotte, Tennessee with offices in Dover and Ashland City as well the agency serves Cheatham, Dickson, Houston, Humphreys, and Stewart counties. The 23rd CAC works with police and child protection workers to talk with children in a safe and child-friendly location.
The mission of the 23rd CAC is to serve as a safe and child-friendly center where members of the Child Protective Investigative Teams can provide comprehensive services and a multi-disciplinary approach to child victims of severe sexual and physical abuse and their non-offending family members.
In support of this effort the 23rd CAC works to unite public, private and community partners to ensure the safety, health and well-being of abused children.
Hours:
Mon -Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, by referral and appointment
Intake Process:
Children referred by Department of Children's Services/Child Protective Services. Call for more information.
Program Fees:
No fee
Eligibility:
Child/family must be a victim or alleged victim of some type of abuse. Agency serves Cheatham, Dickson, Houston, Humphreys, and Stewart counties.
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
November 16, 2023
Wishlist:
For the Kids & Guests: individual snack packs (cookies, chips, gold fish, popcorn, crackers, gummies etc.); small water bottles & juice boxes; microwave popcorn; DVDs (Kid friendly); puzzles; construction paper; Play Doh; reading books; coloring books; crayons & coloring pencils; sand; stickers (showing emotions/faces); regular sized water bottles; K-cups; creamer; sweetener; paper coffee cups; stir straws; children and family magazine subscriptions like National Geographic Kids, Discovery Girls, Nickelodeon, Ranger Rick, Highlights for Children, Family Fun, Family Circle, Whole Living.
For the Office: dog toys (for Pavlov); printer paper; pens; toilet paper; paper towels; tissues; blank DVD-Rs to record forensic interviews; paper DVD covers; disinfectant spray; Clorox or Lysol wipes; and hand soap.
Volunteer Opportunities:
The Child Advocacy Center welcomes applications for volunteers to serve on its board of directors. Call or email the office for more information.
Employer ID:
202249106
Year Incorporated:
2005
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
604 Spring Street
Charlotte, TN 37036
Mailing
PO Box 468
Charlotte, TN 37036
Contacts
Kathryn Norbeck
Primary Contact
Executive Director
Crystal Laxton
Administrative Assistant
Phone Numbers
Main
(615) 789-3035
Fax
(615) 789-3969
State hotline to report suspected child abuse
(877) 237-0004
Legal Status:
Nonprofit (Incorporated)
Services
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Description
A children's advocacy center (CAC) is a child-focused, facility-based program in which representatives from many disciplines, including law enforcement, child protection, prosecution, mental health, medical, victim advocacy and child advocacy, work together to conduct interviews and make team decisions about investigation, treatment, management and prosecution of child abuse cases.
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Eligibility
Children who are victims or alleged victims of abuse.
Fees
No fee.
Intake Procedure
Referred by Department of Children's Services/Child Protective Services. Call for more information.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Cheatham County
- Dickson County
- Houston County
- Humphreys County
- Stewart County
- Cheatham County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
The Child Advocacy Center for the 23rd Judicial District needs these items for children and guests who visit the center: individual snack packs (cookies, chips, gold fish, popcorn, crackers, gummies etc.); small water bottles & juice boxes; microwave popcorn; DVDs (Kid friendly); puzzles; construction paper; Play Doh; reading books; coloring books; crayons & coloring pencils; sand; stickers (showing emotions/faces); regular sized water bottles; K-cups; creamer; sweetener; paper coffee cups; stir straws; children and family magazine subscriptions like National Geographic Kids, Discovery Girls, Nickelodeon, Ranger Rick, Highlights for Children, Family Fun, Family Circle, Whole Living. These items are needed for the office: dog toys (for Pavlov); printer paper; pens; toilet paper; paper towels; tissues; blank DVD-Rs to record forensic interviews; paper DVD covers; disinfectant spray; Clorox or Lysol wipes; and hand soap.
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Eligibility
Anyone may donate items to the center.
Fees
No fee.
Intake Procedure
Please drop off items during business hours. If you have a large donation, please call ahead.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Cheatham County
- Dickson County
- Houston County
- Humphreys County
- Stewart County
- Cheatham County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides audio and videotaped interviews of alleged victims of sexual and physical abuse to obtain information concerning the abuse. Interviews are performed in a non-leading fact finding manner.
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Eligibility
Children who are victims or alleged victims of abuse.
Fees
No fee.
Intake Procedure
Referred by Department of Children's Services/Child Protective Services. Call for more information.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Cheatham County
- Dickson County
- Houston County
- Humphreys County
- Stewart County
- Cheatham 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.
Telephone Numbers
Description
A childrens advocacy center (CAC) is a child-focused, facility-based program in which representatives from many disciplines, including law enforcement, child protection, prosecution, mental health, medical, victim advocacy and child advocacy, work together to conduct interviews and make team decisions about investigation, treatment, management and prosecution of child abuse cases.
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Eligibility
Children who are victims or alleged victims of abuse.
Fees
No fee.
Intake Procedure
Referred by Department of Children's Services/Child Protective Services. Call for more information.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Cheatham County
- Dickson County
- Houston County
- Humphreys County
- Stewart County
- Cheatham 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.
Telephone Numbers
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