7/12/2011
CHARLESTON, W.Va –Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin announced today that he has awarded $1,442,208 in child advocacy center (CAC) Grant Program Funds. These funds are awarded to local non-profit Child Advocacy Centers throughout the state to address the growing problem of child abuse and neglect. Gov. Tomblin states the recent awards are focused on a multi-disciplinary response to investigation, treatment and prosecution of child abuse cases by providing such services as advocacy, education, forensic interviews, evaluations and referrals.
The 2011 Legislature re-appropriated funding to implement a system of child advocacy centers throughout the State. This funding is intended to provide grant relief to be passed through the West Virginia Division of Justice and Community Services (DJCS) to those child advocacy centers in need of supplemental financial assistance.
Funds were awarded to the following:
BOONE
Cornerstone Family Interventions, Inc.
$35,138.00
Funds will be used for the implementation of the Child Advocacy Center in order to ensure a comprehensive, culturally competent multidisciplinary investigative team response to allegations of child abuse in a dedicated, child-friendly setting and provide or facilitate mental health interventions and victim advocacy services.
Contact: Monica Ballard, (304) 369-5283,
cfinc@yahoo.com
GREENBRIER, POCAHONTAS, MONROE
Child and Youth Advocacy Center
$119,676.00
Funds will provide the facility, the staff and support necessary for a coordinated multidisciplinary response for the investigation and intervention of allegations of child sexual abuse and severe physical abuse.
Contact: Tameran Asbury, (304) 645-4668,
tamerana3@yahoo.com
HANCOCK, BROOKE
Hancock-Brooke County Child Advocacy Center, Inc.
$53,204.00
Funds will be used to provide and coordinate child centered, site based services to victims of child maltreatment in Brooke and Hancock County. Funds will also ensure each case has the full support of the multidisciplinary team, making certain each child receives services that will protect them from further harm and trauma.
Contact: Tammy Lewis, (304) 723-0083,
comforthouse@comcast.net
HARRISON
Harrison County Child Advocacy Center
$90,094.00
Funds will be used for a child-focused, facility-based program in Harrison County where representatives from many disciplines meet to discuss and make decisions about investigation, treatment, and prosecution of child abuse cases to prevent further victimization of children.
Contact: Irene Malfregeot, (304) 622-0375,
harrison_county_cac@wvdsl.net
JEFFERSON, BERKELEY, MORGAN
Children's Home Society of West Virginia
$117,520.00
Funds will be used for a child focused program that encourages a multidisciplinary team approach to the investigation and treatment of child abuse, in turn strengthening and coordinating the community's response to child abuse in Jefferson, Berkeley, and Morgan County.
Contact: Victoria Slater-Madert, (304) 596-2022,
vslater@childhswv.org
KANAWHA
CAMC Health Education and Research Institute, Inc.
$55,451.00
Funds will be used to expand services at the Kanawha County center in order to become accredited by the National Children's Alliance.
Contact: Maureen Runyon, (304) 388-2391,
maureen.runyon@camc.org
LOGAN
Logan County Child Advocacy Center, Inc.
$91,586.00
Funds will provide site based services to victims of child maltreatment and ensure each case has the full support of the multidisciplinary team, thereby decreasing trauma and increasing support in Logan County.
Contact: Beth Cook, (304) 792-6261,
thelogancac@yahoo.com
MARION
Marion County Child Advocacy Center, Inc.
$43,595.00
Funds will used to provide a safe place in Marion County for children who are victims of sexual and physical abuse to have their stories clearly heard and begin the healing process.
Contact: Michael Baker, (304) 333-3936,
marioncountyCAC@yahoo.com
MCDOWELL
Stop the Hurt, Inc.
$38,040.00
Funds will be used to enhance and strengthen McDowell County's multidisciplinary team approach to investigation, prosecution, and providing direct services to children of abuse and neglect.
Contact: Latasha Dotson, (304) 436-1600,
ldotson@stopthehurtwv.org
MERCER
Child Protect of Mercer County, Inc.
$98,550.00
Funds will be used to expand and improve services by providing training opportunities to the multidisciplinary team and staff, and improving intervention and prevention programming at the Mercer County Child Advocacy Center.
Contact: Shiloh Woodard, (304) 425-2710,
childprotect@frontiernet.net
MINERAL
Burlington United Methodist Family Services, Inc.
$37,708.00
Funds will be used for a facility based community partnership which provide intake, investigation, and follow-up services for victims of child abuse ages 3-17 in Mineral County.
Contact: Amber Talley, (304) 788-2342,
atalley@bumfs.org
MONONGALIA
Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center, Inc.
$95,068.00
Funds will be used to provide center-based services to child abuse victims including forensic interviews and evaluations, advocacy, education, referrals, therapy, and coordinating Monongalia County's multidisciplinary response to investigations and interventions for child abuse victims.
Contact: Laura Capage, Ph.D., (304) 598-0344,
lcapage@comcast.net
NICHOLAS, BRAXTON, WEBSTER
Nicholas County Family Resource Network
$58,751.00
Funds will be used to provide the Braxton, Webster and Nicholas Counties multidisciplinary investigative team a child friendly environment for children who have been sexually or physically abused.
Contact: Robin Brown, (304) 872-4707,
nicholasfrn@frontier.com
OHIO, MARSHALL
Harmony House, Inc.
$111,476.00
Funds will be used to provide victim services such as advocacy, forensic interviews, and mental health and medical referrals/services for children in Ohio and Marshall County.
Contact: Leslie Vassilarios, (304) 230-2205,
harmonyhousecac@yahoo.com
RALEIGH, FAYETTE, WYOMING
Just for Kids, Inc.
$124,402.00
Funds will be used to provide and coordinate a more humane, culturally competent, site-based, multidisciplinary team centered investigation and intervention for children alleging criminal abuse.
Contact: Scott Miller, (304) 255-4834,
justforkidswv@gmail.com
RANDOLPH, TUCKER
Randolph-Tucker County Children's Advocacy Centers
$101,776.00
Funds will be used for a staff person, provide training opportunities to the multidisciplinary team and other staff members, and strengthen the overall program at the Randolph and Tucker County Child Advocacy Centers.
Contact: Sharon Bedford, (304) 636-2214,
rccac.bedford@gmail.com
SUMMERS
REACHH-Family Resource Center
$37,045.00
Funds will be used for a program coordinator to ensure services will be expanded and to further the Summers County Child Advocacy Center on its path toward accreditation.
Contact: Amber Stover, (304) 466-2226,
reachhfrc@suddenlinkmail.com
TYLER, WETZEL
Tyler County Commission
$47,318.00
Funds will be used to reduce the traumatic effects of abuse, protect children from maltreatment, seek justice for child victims, investigate abuse as a team and strengthen the community's ability to nurture children, while keeping the comfort and safety of the child the first priority in Tyler and Wetzel County.
Contact: Shawna R. Griffin, (304) 652-2122,
wetzel_tylercac@yahoo.com
UPSHUR
Mountain CAP of West Virginia, Inc.
$35,802.00
Funds will be used to provide a unified system of response to allegations of sexual or severe physical abuse and/or neglect, while also providing a safe, neutral, child-friendly site where additional trauma for the victim is significantly reduced.
Contact: Tracy Shroyer-Carlyle, (304) 473-0200,
tcarlyle@mountaincap.com
STATEWIDE
West Virginia Child Advocacy Network
$50,008.00
Funds will be used for state staff to nurture and support the growth, development, and continuation of Child Advocacy Centers and multidisciplinary teams in West Virginia communities to better serve children and families when concerns of child abuse arise.
Contact: Emily Chittenden-Laird, (304) 414-4455,
echittenden@gmail.com
Division of Justice and Community Services Contact:
Kimberly S. Mason
Justice Programs Specialist
WV Division of Justice and Community Services
1204 Kanawha Boulevard, East
Charleston, WV 25301
Phone: (304) 558-8814, extension 53328
Kimberly.S.Mason@wv.gov
Contact Information
Jacqueline Proctor or Kimberly Mason
304-558-2000 or 304-558-8814