"We will have met success when every child has access to the services of an accredited Children's Advocacy Center".

 

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Arlington County Child Advocacy Center
CACVA Application Date

April 14, 2004
Address Arlington Child & Family Services Division
3033 Wilson Blvd., Suite 500A
Arlington, VA 22201
Center Contact Graciela Gerace Cerda, Director
Gcerda@arlingtonva.us
voice phone: 703-228-1103
fax phone: 703-228-1078
Website  
Center Opening Date February 2005
NCA Affiliation Status Associate Member
Jurisdictions Served Arlington County

Services Provided

  • Multidisciplinary response to child abuse and neglect cases

  • Onsite Forensic Interviews (English and Spanish)

  • Extended Forensic Evaluations (English and Spanish)

  • Crisis counseling (English and Spanish)

  • Individual/Group Therapy (English and Spanish)

  • Non-offending caretaker group (Spanish)

  • Victim Advocacy Services

  • MDT Case Review
Description of Governance County-based

Mission Statement

 To promote the safety and security of children in Arlington County and to minimize the effects of sexual and physical abuse and severe neglect on child victims through a seamless and coordinated effort of protection,  intervention and treatment.

History

 Arlington County's multi-disciplinary team developed this agency-based model.