Children’s Advocacy Center of Van Zandt County Birthday celebrates our 19th birthday this month!

In 2004, our community was made aware of the potential need for a child advocacy center in Van Zandt County. The concept was researched, the local need was assessed and community dialogue was facilitated. In 2004, a task force was formed for the purpose of laying groundwork for a center in Van Zandt County. The task force was composed of community agencies, professionals and volunteers interested in further coordinating the investigation, prosecution and treatment of child abuse for the benefit of child victims. During the following year, the task force worked to build the program’s foundation with the development of protocols, policies and procedures. The Children’s Advocacy Center of Van Zandt County became a member of the Children’s Advocacy Centers™ of Texas, Inc., in September 2005.