Community Awareness
CAST~CAC is committed to providing high quality prevention education and awareness programs in our community.
We provide the following educational programs:
“Recognize and Reporting Abuse” Training
This is a 1 to 1.5 hour training,
Appropriate for anyone who has access to children: Parents, Grandparents, Educators, Childcare Facility Employees, Church/Ministry Volunteers or Clergy, Coaches, Private Instructors, Tutors, etc.
This presentation will share:
The role and purpose of a Child Advocacy Center.
Child abuse and its effects on our communities
Definitions of child abuse as determined by law.
Policies and practices to better protect children in organizations, as well as in families.
Recognize the signs, symptoms & behaviors associated with child abuse.
Sex Trafficking awareness.
How to properly respond to a disclosure of abuse.
Texas reporting laws
This presentation meets all criteria under Jenna’s Law.
C.E.U. Certificates are provided upon completion.
To schedule or attend a training, contact: Michelle King, Development Director:
development@castcac.org
Community Engagement
General Presentations are conducted to raise awareness of the issue of child abuse and what Children’s Alliance of South Texas is doing for the 81st District. These presentations can range in length from 15 minutes up to one hour. Children’s Alliance of South Texas is always eager to participate in a resource fair, or any community event to raise awareness.
For more information about our Community Engagement Program, please contact Bonnie Ramirez, Development Director, bonnie@castcac.org