Donor ToolKit
Welcome to the Donor Toolkit, and thank you for your interest in The Children’s Advocacy Center. The CAC works to protect children, heal families, and prevent child sexual abuse. Community support allows us to serve over 1,200 children and their families each year.
This toolkit will provide basic information about The CAC and our giving opportunities. Please join us and become a part of the solution to end child sexual abuse and sex trafficking in our community.
Introduction to The Children’s Advocacy Center
A CAC is designed to centralize the necessary support and services for abused and neglected children within a community. The CAC Model is designed to improve the investigation process by bringing all the services children need to them in one location and provide a comprehensive, child-centered approach to the investigation, treatment and prosecution of child abuse.
Without a CAC, an abused child has to go through multiple interviews by law enforcement, social services, medical services, counselors and prosecutors. Often these interviews would be conducted at different locations throughout the county over an extended period of time and the child would be forced to relive the horrors of their abuse by retelling the details of their experience, which caused unnecessary trauma and made it nearly impossible for many children and families to find the strength they needed to cross the finish line and testify in court against their abusers.
Performance Outcomes
Our Healing Garden Campaign raised approximately $40k year-to-date and slated to break ground in April 2023.- A multidisciplinary Team Leadership meeting continues to meet 1x per month to discuss protocols and CAC culture.
- Awaiting notification from VOCA for 2022-2023 grant application.
- CAC to be a guest speaker at the Law Enforcement Training Academy next month.
- Proposing a child abuse prevention program to the Children’s Services Council of Saint Lucie County.
Services & Programs
- We provide a safe, supportive environment for children who may have been physically or sexually abused or have witnessed a violent act
- A multidisciplinary team investigates with compassion and coordination
- Medical evaluation and treatment by medical professionals
- Sensitive forensic interviews conducted by a specially trained interviewer
- Mental health services to meet specific needs of the children and caregivers
- Advocacy services
- Community prevention by raising awareness and knowledge of abuse
Multidisciplinary Leadership Team
Caroline Vinyard
Chief Execuive Officer
Stephanie Castellanos
CAC Coordinator MDT Facilitator
Angela L. Karratti
Community Outreach Coordinator
Lacey Buxton
Program Director of Hibiscus Children’s Center
Wanda Eckhoff
Family Advocate of Sexual Assault Assistance Program
Veda White
DCF Unit Supervisor of The Department of Children & Families
Delilah Nine
Mental Health Services Supervisor CAC Program Coordinator of Hibiscus Children’s Center
Ashley Schutt
Program Supervisor of Children’s Home Society of Florida
Kenyel Day
Program Director of Children’s Home Society of Florida
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors for the CAC is composed of 20 members who live throughout Circuit 19 and along with their commitment to the mission and vision of the CAC, bring a variety of vital professionals and experience to the organization.
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Partnerships
The Board of Directors
Make a Donation
Healing Garden
Circle of Care Donor Program
Contact
Gift Receipts:
We are a 501(c)(3) organization, tax ID 65-0117004. You may be entitled to a donation deduction for income tax purposes for this gift. For more information or an official donation tax letter, please contact Debbie Butler, at dbutler@gfnf4kids.org
Mailing Address:
The Children’s Advocacy Center
Attn: Debbie Butler
8561 S. Commerce Centre Drive,
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
