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Who: The agency is mandated by state and federal law to provide services to protect children under the age of 18 years of age from physical, emotional and sexual abuse as well as neglect by a person responsible for the child's care, custody or welfare. Mission Statement: To protect the physical safety and emotional well-being of the most vulnerable citizens of Texas. Client Population: Children 0 to 18 years old and their families in which, an allegation of child abuse has been made. Volunteer Positions: Caseworker Assistant (on call) Foster/Adoptive Family Recruiter Group Treatment Program Volunteer
Children's Advocacy
Centers
For children who have been abused, knowing there are sensitive and responsive adults who will help can make all the difference in the world. Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) in Texas communities—be they large or small, rural or urban—provide multidisciplinary teams of professionals to serve that very purpose. These are adults who recognize the hurt of abuse and have dedicated themselves to providing help and protection without causing further suffering.
Collin County Children's Advocacy Center Who: The Collin County Children’s Advocacy Center is a unique collaborative effort of public and private agencies that form a strategic alliance geared toward increasing services and reaching a greater number of children victimized by abuse. This alliance, housed under one roof, includes all of Collin County Child Protective Services, law enforcement representing 13 Collin County jurisdictions, members from the District Attorney’s office, medical sexual exam nurse examiners, therapy services and community resource representatives. In addition to these services, others housed at the Center include a family violence unit (created in conjunction with the Plano Police Department); a representative from the Collin County Rape Crisis Center and a representative from Plano Family Services. Mission Statement: The mission of the Collin County Children’s Advocacy Center is to reduce the traumatization of child abuse victims and their families by facilitating a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team approach to intervention, prevention, detection, investigation, prosecution, and the treatment of child abuse. Client Population: Children 0 to 17 years old and their families in which, the community makes an allegation of child abuse. Volunteer Positions:
Dallas Children's Advocacy Center Who: The Dallas Children's Advocacy Center is a unique collaborative effort of five public and private agencies which include the Dallas Police Department, Child Protective Services, Dallas County District Attorney's Office, Children's Medical Center and the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. These agencies facilitate the intervention and judicial procedures relating to child sexual and physical. Mission Statement: To break the cycle of child abuse through collaborative intervention in a child sensitive environment. Client Population: Children 0 to 17 years old and their families where a report of child abuse has been made. Volunteer Positions:
Who: Alliance For Children is a collaborative effort of 4 public and private agencies which include Tarrant County Police Departments, Child Protective Services, Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office and Cook Children’s Medical Center. These agencies work together in a child friendly environment to investigate cases of child abuse and facilitate the delivery of needed services. Mission Statement: The mission of Alliance For Children is to unite the communities of Tarrant County to fight child abuse by providing children’s justice centers that coordinate the efforts of partner agencies and facilitate the delivery of needed services. Client Population: Child abuse victims 0-17 years old and their families. Volunteer Positions:
Court Appointed Special Advocates, Inc. Who: Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and Child Advocates of Tarrant County help abused and neglected children who have been removed from their abusive homes and placed in protective care. As trained advocates, CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to make sure these children have a voice in court and find safe, permanent homes where they can thrive. Their work involves research into the background of each case, a review of documents and interviews with key individuals, including the child. Ultimately advocates recommend to the court what they believe is best for the child. Mission Statement: Dallas CASA and Child Advocates of Tarrant County recruits, trains and supervises community volunteers who serve as independent voices in court on behalf of abused and neglected children's best interests and in pursuit of safe, permanent homes. Client Population: Children 0 to 18 years old in protective care. Volunteer Position: Child Advocate - Dallas County Child Advocate - Tarrant County Dallas County:
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Dallas County Juvenile Department Who: The Juvenile Department works with youth, ages 10-16, referred by the police or judges in Dallas County for Conduct Indicating Need of Supervision or Delinquent Conduct. Mission Statement: To intervene in the lives of children under its supervision and provide services to rehabilitate these children, thereby curtailing their law violating behaviors and ultimately preventing their graduation into the Adult Criminal Justice System. Client Population: Dallas County children, ages 10-16, who are referred by the police or judges of Dallas County. Volunteer Positions: Early Child Psycho-Education Intervention Assistant Problem Solving Skills Facilitator
Dallas Independent School District Who: The Dallas Independent School District, the 10th largest school district in the nation, has 161,000 students in 218 schools. These students come from homes where 58 different languages are spoken. Approximately 69% of the children are on free or reduced lunch. Mission Statement: To prepare all students to graduate with the skills to become productive and responsible citizens. Client Population: Children 4-21 years old within the Dallas ISD boundaries. Grades Pre-K through 12th grade. Volunteer Positions:
The Children's Justice Project offers opportunities to provide pro bono representation for a child's civil legal needs or for adults in cases affecting a child. Volunteers are also needed in a variety of pro bono and community service programs for juveniles that do not involve representation in court. Who: The Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program (DVAP) is an alliance between Legal Aid of Northwest Texas and the Dallas Bar Association. The Children's Justice Project focuses on DVAP's work with children. Client Population: Children 0 to 18 years old and their families. Volunteer Positions: Providing Legal Assistance for: (must be an attorney for the following) Emancipation/Name Change/Crime Victims Assistance Fund Friend of Court/Guardian Ad Litem Termination of Parental Rights Providing other assistance: Speaker
Who: The Family Connection provides supervised court ordered visits for the youth and family of Dallas County. The agency also offers specialized support groups for children. Client Population: Youth, ages 10 to 17. Volunteer Position: Visitation Supervisor
Family Outreach of Richardson/Plano Who: TDPRS/CPS partners with Family Outreach Centers to provide in-home casework services to families with children zero to twelve, identified as "at-risk" for child abuse and neglect. Additional services include telephone resource line, multiple parenting education programs, support groups, school safety awareness presentations and a speaker's bureau. Mission Statement: To strengthen families and prevent abuse and neglect of children through services provided by trained volunteers. Client Population: Children 0 to 18 years old who are referred by CPS investigation staff, police, judges, school personnel, hospital social workers or self-referrals. Volunteer Position: Family Outreach Volunteer
Office of the Attorney General - Child Support Services Who: As the official child support enforcement agency for the State of Texas, the Office of the Attorney General provides services for parents who wish to obtain or provide support for their children. Mission Statement: The Child Support Division in the Office of the Attorney General assists parents in obtaining the Financial support necessary for children to grow up and succeed in life. To encourage parental responsibility, the Attorney General establishes paternity of children, establishes court orders for financial and medical support and enforces support orders. Volunteer Positions:
Who: Texas Youth Commission youth are committed from ages 10-16 and discharged by 21. Youth are referred by the Juvenile Department Mission Statement: To Protect the public, by confining youth committed for unlawful acts. Productivity, Rehabilitation and Prevention are the areas addressed while youth are committed to TYC. Client Population: TYC youth are committed between the ages of 10-16, however ages of youth in TYC range form 10-20. Volunteer Positions: Alcoholics Anonymous Support Group Leader Community Advisory Council Member Mentor - Dallas County Mentor - Tarrant County Recreational Program Assistant - Dallas County Recreational Program Assistant - Tarrant County Team Leader - Mentoring Program Team Leader - Tutoring Program Tutor - Dallas County Tutor - Tarrant County
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Transition Resource Action Center (TRAC) Who: Every
year in North Texas over 100 youth “age out” of foster care and more
than 3 times that many (in Dallas County alone) leave the juvenile
detention system, transitioning from court jurisdiction to independence
unprepared for independent living. Sadly, most of these young people leave
the court systems with no place to live, no job, a small amount of money
in their pocket and an inadequate support system for making the transition
to an independent, productive life.
The Transition Resource Action Center coordinates resources
and fill the gaps for these very deserving, yet underserved young adults. Mission Statement: To connect young people who are transitioning from
substitute care (foster care, juvenile services, or other out-of-home
placement) toward self-sufficiency, with individualized support, planning
and access to community services. Client Population: Youth 16 and older who have been or still are in substitute care and are planning for living independently. Volunteer Position: Mentor/Life Coach
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