| Contributions to the Dallas Children's Advocacy
Center are used to break the cycle of child abuse
and neglect. The Center’s ability to help an
ever increasing number of children depends on the kindness
and generosity of individuals, foundations, the business community,
and others making donations and planned gifts.
The DCAC support is based on a unique public/private partnership
that brings together several diverse agencies, all of which
are charged with in protecting children. Approximately 28%
of the Center’s budget come from government funding,
including reimbursement for counseling services provided
to the children through the therapy program. The other 72%
of the operating budget is provided through the generosity
of private individuals, organizations, corporations and
foundations to help in the healing of our child victims.
What will your donation mean to the child victims
served by DCAC?
| $1,500 |
Sponsors one child from initial investigation through
resolution in the judicial system. The conviction rate
of cases investigated by DCAC is an impressive 96% and
when compared with cases investigated elsewhere, DCAC
had a much higher percentage of cases ending with a
prison sentence 79% vs. 45%. |
| $500 |
Sponsors one child through the DCAC
Therapy Program to help them heal from the trauma of
the abuse they have experienced. Therapy helps reduce
psychological and emotional consequences of the abuse
and helps restore the mental health of the child. Through
therapy, children work on complex issues stemming from
their abuse including: trust, shame and embarrassment,
safety and rebuilding their self-esteem. |
| $100 |
Will purchase bus tokens for 20 families with no transportation
to come to DCAC for therapy services |
| $75 |
Purchases three therapeutic games
to be used in play therapy to help the child victim
explore distressful feelings stemming from their abuse
in a non-threatening way. |
| $50 |
Supplies 5 children with art therapy materials for
one year. These supplies include paint, paper, glue,
markers, crayons, and other fun materials such as clay
and play-dough. Art therapy makes it easier for the
child to express their feelings about the abuse they
have experienced. |
| $25 |
Purchases a backpack for a small
child who has been removed from an unsafe home and is
being placed in foster care. The backpack is something
to call their very own and will be filled with new clothes,
toiletries, a book and a stuffed bear. |
| $15 |
Will purchase parental brochures for one Family Support
Group session. The brochures will educate non-offending
parents and caregivers how to deal with a child who
has been a victim of abuse. |
| $10 |
Will purchase new clothes for a child who has been
abducted but is now safe and needs to give their clothing
for forensic evidence. |
Please remember the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center
when you are reviewing your tax and estate plans. Your generous
donations can make a difference in the lives of abused children
and help bring their offenders to justice.
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