Children's House/Child Advocacy Center (CHCAC) - Family Advocacy and Referrals
64 Hospital Drive, Towanda, PA 18848
Eligibility
Hours
Application process
Call for more information.
Fees
Services free of charge.
Service area
Bradford, PA
Description
Provides an onsite family advocate to meet with the family during the interview for assessment and case planning with non-offending caregivers. When needed, the family advocate accompanies the child and family to medical appointments and court hearings. The family advocate acts as the child and family go to person and continues to work with the family as a support person throughout the life of the case.
Providing organization
Children's House/Child Advocacy Center (CHCAC)
Provides victim support, family advocacy, mental health, forensic interviews, as well as any associated medical services, through a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach. Services attempt to minimize additional trauma to the child and family by bringing in a team of experts called the Multidisciplinary Investigative Team (MDIT).