FAQs

The CAC is a welcoming, child-centered facility that offers evaluation, support, and counseling services to children who have experienced harm or mistreatment, all in one place.

A Forensic Interview is a non-leading, objective conversation designed to obtain accurate information from a child. These interviews are conducted with children, adolescents, and individuals with disabilities who may be victims of a crime or witnesses to one.

Interviews are conducted by specially trained, child-sensitive Forensic Interviewers with expertise in child development, child maltreatment, trauma-informed practices, and the investigative process. Our goal is to gather necessary information in a supportive, non-threatening environment. An extended forensic interview is a structured, multi-session approach. This model acknowledges that some children may need additional time to talk about alleged abuse and may include up to four interview sessions. Extended forensic interviews are typically considered for children with developmental differences or those who experience heightened levels of fear or anxiety.

Voices For Children works to ease the challenges a child may face by minimizing the number of times they need to discuss a sensitive matter. The CSC provides a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space and helps connect families with useful resources. It is a neutral environment dedicated to promoting the care and comfort of children and their caregivers.

Family support specialists and helpers provide direct assistance and guidance to children and their families. They share information about the systems involved when there are concerns for a child's well-being and explain how difficult life events can impact children and those who care for them. They also connect families with local services, offer guidance to caregivers on how to best support their children, and assist in navigating available community programs.