Advocacy services are provided to the child and non-offending caregivers of all clients served at Wade Knox CAC. Read more...
A forensic interview is conducted by a trained professional with the goal of obtaining factual information about the alleged abuse from the child. It is conducted in a non-threatening, non-leading and child-friendly way so that no additional trauma is caused to the child. Read more....
S.A.N.E. Nurse Services
Medical evaluations are offered at WKCAC for children disclosing sexual abuse or if Sexual Abuse is suspected. Exams are offered at no charge to the families. The purpose of the medical evaluation is to help ensure the health & safety of the child, to diagnose and address any medical conditions resulting from the abuse, to collect any evidence that may be associated with abuse and to reassure the child and their parent or caregiver.
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT)
Children and qualifying siblings between the ages of 3 and 17 who have experienced a trauma may be referred for therapy. We offer Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Read more.
Educational Programs
Our prevention and educational programs are designed and formatted with age appropriate information on child safety. They include information to teach children to RECOGNIZE, RESIST, & REPORT any abuse to designated adults who can provide assistance & support.
The Staff and Board of Directors recognize that for the Center to be successful, realistic goals and concise direction must be established . The Center belongs to the citizens of our communities. Therefore, proper management and sound business decisions are made to protect the citizens' investment.
Goal 1: To adhere to the Child First Priority
Goal 2: Continue to build solid, positive relationships with law enforcement and agencies.
(as written by Ann Ahlquist & Bob Ryan in 1993)
The Child is our first priority.
Not the needs of the family.
Not the child's story
Not the evidence.
Not the needs of the courts.
Not the needs of police,
child protection, or attorneys.
The Child is our first priority.