Child Advocacy Center Inc
Child Advocacy Center Inc
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About this organization
Mission
The Child Advocacy Center supports child abuse investigations, provides access to critical services, and raises community awareness to prevent and reduce child abuse and neglect in Southern Missouri.
About
IN A CHILD-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT, THE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER PROVIDES SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES THAT IMPACT AN ALLEGED CHILD VICTIM'S PHYSICAL SAFETY, PHYSICAL HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH. FORENSIC EVIDENCE IS GATHERED VERBALLY AND PHYSICALLY TO ENSURE THAT APPROPRIATE HEALTH AND SAFETY INTERVENTIONS AND DECISIONS ARE MADE. OUR THREE MAIN SERVICES INCLUDE: FORENSIC INTERVIEWS, SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EXAMS (SAFE), AND CHILD AT RISK EXAMS (CARE). THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO SOUTHWEST MISSOURI'S MOST MEDICALLY-MARGINALIZED FAMILIES WITH UPWARDS OF 90% OF THE CHILDREN WE SERVE RELYING ON MEDICAID TO MEET THEIR HEALTH CARE NEEDS. IN 2018 1,619 CHILDERN WERE SERVED. THE FIRST STEP BEGINS WITH A FORENSIC INTERVIEW. THIS OBJECTIVE, NON- LEADING AGE-APPROPRIATE INTERVIEW IS OFTEN A CHILD'S FIRST OPPORTUNITY TO TALK WITH SOMEONE WHO IS NON-JUDGMENTAL ABOUT THE TRAUMA HE OR SHE HAS EXPERIENCED. INFORMATION GATHERED DRIVES THE MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM'S RECOMMENDATIONS ABOUT WHETHER CHILDREN NEED TO BE TAKEN INTO PROTECTIVE CUSTODY, AS WELL AS WHICH MEDICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH INTERVENTIONS THE CHILD REQUIRES. THE APPROPRIATE MEDICAL TESTS ARE PERFORMED ON SITE. THE OVERALL HEALTH OF THE CHILD IS DETERMINED THROUGH A PAINSTAKINGLY DETAILED EXAM, DOCUMENTING ALL COMPONENTS OF THE CHILD'S HEALTH. EACH CHILD'S MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL FUNCTION IS ALSO NOTED WITH APPROPRIATE FOLLOW-UP PERFORMED. IF MORE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES ARE NEEDED (SUCH AS X-RAYS), THEN THE COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS EXIST TO ENSURE THESE NEEDS ARE MET AT NO COST TO THE FAMILY. THOSE CHILDREN WHO ARE TOO YOUNG TO BE INTERVIEWED (TYPICALLY YOUNGER THAN THREE YEARS) ALSO RECEIVE AN EXAM TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE HEALTH INTERVENTIONS ARE MADE. BECAUSE THE MAJORITY OF THE CHILDREN SERVED WILL NEVER SEE A COURTROOM, THE OVERARCHING MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSES ON REDUCING STRESS ON THE CHILD, AND ENSURING THEIR OVERALL HEALTH AND SAFETY. AS A FINAL STEP, IF THE CHILD'S CASE GOES TO TRIAL, OUR MEDICAL AND FORENSIC STAFF TESTIFY AS TO THE CHILD'S DISCLOSURE AS WELL AS THE HEALTH ISSUES IDENTIFIED DURING THE EXAM PROCESS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “In a confidential and child-friendly setting, provide investigative services to a child involved in a criminal investigation for abuse; reduce or even eliminate additional trauma to the child; work with a multi- disciplinary team to determine the appropriate intervention and/or action to take on the child's behalf.”.
When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “Provide services to abused children involved in a criminal investigation”.
- The non-profit has reported their operating state as MO, as required by law.
- As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 was 1033 EAST WALNUT STREET, SPRINGFIELD, MO, 65806.
- The non-profit's form reports a total of 41 employees as of 2020.
- 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 $293,024.
- The CEO's salary policy within the organization is established through a review process by an impartial entity.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 26 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1995.
- 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 $1,632,087 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $280,402 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- 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.