| Gonzales Regional Children's Advocacy Center |
| Serving Gonzales and Lavaca Counties |
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| 1604 St. Paul St., Gonzales, Tx 78629 830-672-1278 ~ 401 E. First St., Hallettsville, Tx 77964 361-217-7217 |
| The Gonzales Regional Children's Advocacy Center is one of over 70 CACs in Texas. We are committed to a multidisciplinary response to child abuse and sexual assault in the community. We coordinate with law enforcement, child protective services, prosecutors, medical and mental health professionals to help children, their non-offending family members, and adult sexual assault victims seek hope, pursue justice and find healing. |
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| A 501 (C) (3) Tax exempt organization |
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| HOW TO RESPOND IF A CHILD REVEALS ABUSE OR NEGLECT |
| WELCOME TO NORMA'S HOUSE |
| OUR MISSION To restore the dignity, hope and security to children of Gonzales, Lavaca and surrounding counties by uniting public officials and our community. |
DO: *Remain calm *Believe the child *Allow the child to talk *Show interest and concern *Reassure and support the child's feelings *Take action. It could save a child's life. |
| To Report Suspected Abuse, call 1-800-252-5400 OR 911 |
| EVENTS |
DON'T: *Panic or overract *Press the child to talk *Promise anything you can't control *Confront the offender *Blame or minimize the child's feelings *Overwhelm the child with questions |
| Out of 48,000 child victims served at a CAC in Texas last year, 26% were not old enough to attend kindergarten. |
| Did You Know...? |
| In one year, nearly 48,000 children receive critical services at a children’s advocacy center in Texas. With your help, we can do even more. |
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| March 22, 2019 6:00 - 9:00 PM Gonzales Expo Center, JB Wells Park |
Bingo, Bags & Badges!
Fundraiser for Norma's House