Our History

From its conception in 1997 and over the course of the next three years the primary goal of the
Gonzales Regional Children's Advocacy Center was to provide local and timely recognition of
child abuse and treatment of victims while minimizing the trauma they experienced. The charter
members joined forces with local team members from various disciplines across Gonzales
County including CPS, local law enforcement, the District Attorney’s Office and medical and
mental health professionals.

In September 2000, the Center was accepted as a Developing Member of the Children’s
Advocacy Centers of Texas™, Inc. (CACTX).  In December of 2001, the Center adopted the
name “Norma’s House” as the new business name in recognition of the contributions of a
Charter Member of the Board of Directors, Norma Ehrig.

Today, Norma’s House is flourishing.  We continue to provide direct services to children and
non-offending family members within the community.  Every year approximately 65 children and
their families enter our doors that are victims of abuse.  Client services and outreach programs
have continued to increase and, in November of 2006, our Center Interviewed more children in
a single month than ever before.  Our multi-disciplinary team is an effective, solid force that
works as a cohesive assault against child abuse.
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