Montgomery Child Advocacy Project
Montgomery Child Advocacy Project
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About this organization
Mission
MCAP is a 501(c)(3) organization located in Norristown, Pennsylvania. We provide free legal representation to children who are the victims of abuse and neglect in Montgomery County. Every day in Montgomery County, children suffer abuse and neglect. Too often, they are harmed by someone close to them, often a family member. MCAP attorney advocates represent and protect the interests of these vulnerable children, offering them representation and support as they participate in the legal and social service arenas. As a unique victim's agency, MCAP provides child victims with a voice, helping them heal and learn to trust others. Although the need for MCAP was recognized as early as 1999, we were formally incorporated in 2004. MCAP was organized to provide pro bono legal services for cases involving children who are victims of abuse and or neglect including, but not limited to physical abuse, sexual abuse, gross neglect, medical neglect, endangerment, dependency, as well as child witnesses to serious crime. These children range in age from newborn to 18 years and span every socioeconomic background. As a one-of-a-kind organization, MCAP is recognized as an integral service and is supported by the courts of Montgomery County. MCAP receives referrals for child abuse cases from the judges and courts of Montgomery County, the District Attorney's Office, the Public Defender's Office, Office of Children and Youth, police departments, schools, hospitals, and private social agencies. These organizations identified an ongoing problem in the current legal system where abused and neglected children were part of the legal and social service arenas without anyone to represent their specific needs while the perpetrator had legal representation. MCAP advocates carry three or four cases each year, in addition to their regular practice of law. They form critical and long-lasting relationships with child victims to ensure that they ultimately live in a safe stable environment. MCAP has grown into a vital resource for the many abused children in Montgomery County. As word continues to spread across the county, more and more new cases and referrals come in daily. Sadly, the evaluation of our success comes from our ever-increasing numbers. Child abuse, child neglect, and child endangerment are pervasive, long-standing problems. With the incidences of poverty, addiction, pornography, and internet predators on the rise, child abuse remains an insidious occurrence. MCAP advocates provide support and legal expertise to many needy children who otherwise would be left without someone to protect them.
About
THE MONTGOMERY CHILD ADVOCACY PROJECT (MCAP) SOLICITED LICENSED PENNSYLVANIA ATTORNEYS TO SERVE ON A PRO-BONO BASIS AND TRAINED SUCH ATTORNEYS IN THE ADVOCACY AND PROTECTION OF THE RIGHTS OF MINORS IN THE ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROGRAM; ASSESSMENT OF THE NEED FOR AN ADVOCATE; SERVICE AS A LIASON WITH OTHER AGENCIES; REVIEW OF MATTERS SUBJECT TO COURT APPOINTMENT. IN 2018 MCAP REPRESENTED CHILDREN IN 422 CASES AND APPROXIMATELY 8,209 HOURS OF ATTORNEY SERVICES WERE DONATED TO THE ORGANIZATION FOR THESE CASES.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “Mcap is a nonprofit organization designed to provide free legal service representation to children of montgomery county, pa who are victims of abuse and neglect.”.
When detailing its responsibilities, they were listed as: “Mcap's mission is to provide free legal representation to abused and neglected children. attorney advocates represent these vulnerable, voiceless children as they navigate the legal and social service arenas.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is PA.
- The address of the non-profit for 2020 according to the filing is 409 CHERRY STREET, NORRISTOWN, PA, 194014734.
- The number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form as of 2020 is 4.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $86,436.
- The organization has 24 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2004.
- The organization pays $337,601 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $19,031 in fundraising expenses.
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