Family Advocacy

A Family Advocate promotes and protects the best interest of families with children who have been abused or are at risk of abuse. Once the strengths and needs of the family are identified, your advocate will help you initiate contact with other agencies for assistance. The Family Advocate will remain in contact with the family until assistance is no longer needed.

The Family Advocate Assists with:

• Identifying the needs of the child and family

• Support during non-acute forensic examinations

• Connects them to therapeutic and concrete services

• Crime Victims Compensation program

• Education on the criminal and civil processes

• Court Education and support during court preparation