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Foothills Child Advocacy Center
CACVA Application Date

3/31/06
Address

308 10th Street, NE
Suite 1
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Center Contact

Jennifer Kline
foothillsjk@gmail.com
voice phone: 434-971-7233
fax number: 434-971-7236
Website www.foothillscac.org
Center Opening Date March 23, 2006
NCA Affiliation Status Associate Member
Jurisdictions Served

  • City of Charlottesville

  • Albemarle County

Services Provided
  • Forensic Interviewing
  • MD Team assessment
  • investigation and cooperation
  • referrals for services
  • crisis intervention
  • case management
Description of Governance We are currently government based with Albemarle County as the fiscal agent for the grants. We have been approved as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Mission Statement

 We provide a system where intervention and prosecution in cases of child abuse/neglect and victimization are more well-coordinated and effective in a child and family friendly environment which is less traumatic to children and which contributes to prevention and safety of all children.

History

 In September 2002, the Commission on Children and Families convened a Family Violence Workgroup to address the impact of child abuse and neglect as well as adult domestic violence on children.  The group convened in response to studies showing the strong negative impact family violence has on children, resulting in children in the juvenile justice and foster care systems.  The Family Violence Workgroup examined local trends for children, current practice, identified effective approaches and made recommendations for improvement.  The group concluded the creation of a CAC would produce the most beneficial response.  The Family Violence Workgroup then became an Implementation Committee working towards the establishment of the CAC and applied for funding from the Virginia Department of Social Services to hire a Project Coordinator as well as other start-up costs and received a grant for the National Children’s Alliance to hire a case manager.