Reference
Reference Materials
CAC 2011 Annual Report
2011 annual report for The Children’s Advocacy Center of Tom Green County.
Child Abuse Report
Taking the first step in reporting child abuse is often very difficult. Like many other people, professionals fear that the result of the report may cause more stress or hardship than help.
Links
National Children's Advocacy Center
The National Children’s Advocacy Center is located in Huntsville, Alabama and serves as the main training center for all Children’s Advocacy Centers throughout the United States.
Texas Child Search
Texas Childcare Search- This site allows you to search for child care services and provides details regarding performance and findings from the Child Care Licensing. Child Care Licensing monitors providers to ensure compliance with
standards.
Texas Professional Home Child Care
Texas Professional Home Childcare Association- The momentum created by the interest of family child care generated a dynamic organization dedicated to quality home child care in order to best serve the children, parents, and providers in Texas. Visit the website at http://www.tphcca.org/ or call at (806)468-8859
Texas Parent to Parent
Texas Parent to Parent- This program provides support and information for families and children with disabilities, chronic illness, and other special needs. For more information call toll-free: 866-896-6001
Texas Workforce
Texas Workforce- the mission of the Concho Valley Workforce Development Board (CVWDB) is to promote the economic well-being of all residents through the delivery of employer-driven and customer-centered services. It is the abiding intention of the Board to ensure that every Concho Valley resident has the opportunity to work in their chosen field and at their highest desired capacity. Call (325) 653-2321
Centers for Disease Control- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Parent Portal
Information to help parent raise healthy kids and provide a safe home and community. Call 800-CDC-INFO and ask to learn more about centers for disease control and prevention parent portal.
Child Care Services
(CCS)- This is a program of the Texas Workforce Commission helps eligible parents with the cost of child care.” Visit this site to see the qualifications needed to receive help with child care costs from this service. Call 1-800-628-5115 and ask to learn more about the Child Care Services www.cvworkforce.org/child_care.asp or Workforce Solutions of the Concho Valley at (325) 653-2321 to get more info as well
https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Care/About_Child_Care_Licensing/cost_assistance.asp
Children With Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN)
This program connects parents with community resources and support for children with special health care needs. Call the CSHCN Inquiry Line at 1-800-252-8023 Toll Free and ask to learn more about “Children With Special Health care Needs”
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/CSHCN/
Department of Family and Protective Services-
Don’t Be In The Dark About Child Care: “Working with a variety of community partners throughout the state, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is setting out to increase awareness of the dangers of unregulated childcare.” Call the DFPS office 512-438-4800 and ask to learn more about Don’t be in the dark about child care movement.
http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Care/dontbeinthedark/default.asp
Department of State Health Services
“Parents, guardians and child care providers should select a toy or article that is appropriate for that child’s age.” For more information call (512) 834-6788 Extension 2301- Dana Shuler). Visit this site to see appropriate products for children depending on their age.
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/hazpro/toys.shtm
Early Childhood Intervention (ECI)
his is a statewide program for families with children, birth to three, with disabilities and developmental delays. ECI supports families to help their children reach their potential through developmental services. 612 S. Irene San Angelo, TX (325) 658-6571 ext. 4015
http://www.dars.state.tx.us/ecis/index.shtml
Medically Dependent Children’s Program (MDCP)
This program connects families with support services they may need for children with special needs. Call 512-438-3011 or 1-800-458-9858
http://www.dads.state.tx.us/providers/MDCP/index.cfm
Immunize Texas
Information regarding Immunizations
National Association for the Education of Young Children
1-800-424-2400
National Association of Family Child Care
Please visit the National Association of Family Child Care website below.
National Early Childhood Program Accreditation
Please visit the National Early Childhood Program Accreditation website below.
Volunteer Forms
Court Report Template
Template for creating court reports for child cases.
Court Review Hearing Form
Blank form for court review hearings.
Disclosure of Information Form
Authorizes the disclosure of information to the Children’s Advocacy Center for the purposes of background checks, etc.
Disclosure of Information Form (Spanish)
Authorizes the disclosure of information to the Children’s Advocacy Center for the purposes of background checks, etc.
Monthly Contact Log Form
Blank contact log for tracking contacts and information relating to a case.
Timesheet
Time sheet for tracking grant personnel activity.
Transportation Release
Transportation release form for permitting a child to be transported by a CASA Staff member or volunteer.
Visitation Observation Notes & Questions
Visiting between parents and their children is an essential component of work with children in foster care and their families. It is also a right and a responsibility retained by parents. It has been demonstrated that children who have frequent, meaningful visits with their parents are more likely to return home.
Visitation Record Form
Visitation Record Form for documenting visitation of parents and children.
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