Child Advocacy Center Inc
Child Advocacy Center Inc
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About this organization
Mission
The Child Advocacy Center Inc provides a community based, child-focused center which facilitates a multi-disciplinary approach to prevention, identification, investigation, prosecution and treatment of child abuse.
About
CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER, INC. (THE CENTER), A FLORIDA NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION LOCATED IN GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA, PROVIDES A CHILD-FRIENDLY, SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ABUSED, NEGLECTED, OR TRAFFICKED CHILDREN. THE CENTER IS A PLACE WHERE PROFESSIONALS - SOCIAL WORKERS, COUNSELORS, LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, STATE ATTORNEYS, VICTIM ADVOCATES, MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AND OTHERS - WORK AS A TEAM TO COORDINATE INVESTIGATIONS AND INTERVENTIONS FOR EACH CHILD ABUSE CASE. THIS MULTI- DISCIPLINARY TEAM COLLABORATION EXPEDITES EACH CHILD'S TIME IN THE LEGAL SYSTEM AND ENSURES THAT CHILDREN ARE NOT RE-VICTIMIZED BY THE SYSTEM, AND THAT THEY AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE PROVIDED THE SUPPORT AND SERVICES NEEDED TO HEAL. IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM APPROACH, THE CENTER OFFERS A VARIETY OF TRAUMA-INFORMED SERVICES INCLUDING SPECIALIZED PLAY THERAPY FOR CHILD VICTIMS, THEIR NON-OFFENDING CAREGIVERS, AND SIBLINGS; FORENSIC INTERVIEWS, CASE MANAGEMENT AND TRACKING. IN 2019, THE CENTER PROVIDED THESE SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 1799 CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY, 37 CHILD VICTIMS OF SEX TRAFFICKING, AND 10 VICTIMS OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY. 2062 NON-OFFENDING CAREGIVERS WERE ALSO PROVIDED ADVOCACY AND/OR THERAPY SERVICES. A TOTAL OF 228 FORENSIC INTERVIEWS, 4380 THERAPY SESSIONS AND 16772 VICTIM ADVOCACY SERVICES WERE PROVIDED IN 2019. THE CENTER IS THE ONLY LOCATION IN THE AREA THAT IS CHILD-FOCUSED AND UTILIZES THE TRAUMA-INFORMED MODEL ADOPTED NATIONALLY BY THE NATIONAL CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE AS A BEST PRACTICE FOR TREATING CHILDREN WHO HAVE SUFFERED ABUSE. ALL SERVICES AT THE CENTER ARE AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE TO CHILD VICTIMS FOR AS LONG AS THEY ARE NEEDED.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing documents outline the non-profit's mission as “A comprehensive, child-friendly facility where professionals from law enforcement, medical, child protection and therapeutic services effectively collaborate to meet the individual needs of child victims and break the cycle of abuse.”.
When outlining the tasks it performs, they were referred to as: “A comprehensive, child-friendly facility where professionals from law enforcement, medical, child protection and therapeutic services collaborate to meet the individual needs of child victims and break the cycle of abuse.”.
- The non-profit's reported state of operation is FL as per legal requirements.
- The filing reveals that the address of the non-profit in 2020 is PO BOX 13454, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32604.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has 17 employees reported on their 990 form.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $811,259.
- The CEO compensation policy of the organization is not established through an independent review and approval process.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 16 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2000.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $676,874 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $103,670 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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