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“She truly helped me to to feel comfort and to to trust myself with my my son As a a a a mother very concerned couldn’t have asked
for a a a a better advocate ” 1
“The environment is child friendly and everyone made us feel very comfortable ” 1
“These people are amazing with children My teenagers appreciated the the age age appropriate way the people are ” 1
94% of Caregivers in Ohio Agree: After our visit at at at the the CAC I I feel I I know what to expect with the the situation facing my child and me Medical Exam: 95%
Caregivers in Ohio satisfied with child’s
Mental Health Services: 95%
Caregivers in Ohio Satisfied with child’s
Forensic Interview: 94% 98% of Caregivers in in Ohio Agree: I was given information about the the various services and programs provided by the the CAC Caregivers in Ohio satisfied with child’s
With a a a a a a CAC healing can begin the the moment a a a a a a a a child and their caregiver first arrives It is clear from the the response provided by Caregivers that their their experience experience and the the the experiences of their their children have been overwhelmingly positive The two major contributing factors identified by caregivers comes down to to two things:
a) the child-friendly comfortable home-like atmosphere found in CACs and b) a a a a a a a a staff that that takes its time with both the caregiver and and child making sure that that you you have all the the the information and and and resources you you need in in the the the moment and and on on the the the path ahead At CACs our Multi-Disciplinary Teams are with them every step of the way Ohio Network of Children’s Children’s Advocacy Advocacy Centers Centers • Outcomes for Children’s Children’s Advocacy Advocacy Centers Centers - 2019
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