Kay Phillips Child Advocacy Center

Dorchester Children's Advocacy Center, Children In Crisis, Inc. was founded in 2003, is a nationally accredited Child Advocacy Center by the NCA-CAC standards and a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization serving abused and neglected families from Dorchester and Berkeley Counties in the state of South Carolina. Our center provides a coordinated, evidence-based response to allegations of child abuse and neglect. We work with children who may have experienced any type of abuse or neglect such as physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, child neglect, drug endangerment, witness to domestic violence, and safety precaution. Since opening our doors, we have served over 12,500 children and their families. The Dorchester Children’s Advocacy Center works in collaboration with partnering agencies for the investigation, prosecution, and treatment of child abuse. Our partnering agencies include Law Enforcement, Child Protective Services, Mental Health, School Districts, and many more. All the agencies come together at our Child Advocacy Center to provide a “one-stop shop” and child friendly location for children only have to tell their story of abuse once, rather than each professional involved with their case. By coordinating services among partnering agencies, it prevents further trauma to children and their families. Mission: To provide a coordinated, research-proven response to child abuse that reduces trauma for the children and families in our community in a safe, child-focused environment. Vision: To help build communities in which children and families live free from abuse and are free to reach their full potential. Services: Forensic Interviews, Forensic Medical Exams, Trauma Therapy Treatment, Child Abuse Prevention, Community Training Check out our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dorchesterchildrenscenter/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorchestercac/