Our Approach to Child Advocacy and Associated Support Services
At the CAMC Children’s Advocacy Center, we’re here to provide specialized, compassionate care to children and families in situations involving child neglect and abuse – whether physical or sexual.
Forensic Interview: We conduct a thorough forensic evaluation of the child to identify his or her needs and facilitate the provision of the services needed. This interview is conducted in a non-threatening, non-leading and child-friendly way.
Medical Evaluation: A medical interview is also conducted by our specialty-certified pediatricians. The evaluations are conducted in a way that is thorough yet sensitive to each child’s emotional and physical state.
Support Services: We provide a variety of victim advocacy and case management services to help you and your child as you move forward. We work with a number of agencies that are responsible for responding to child abuse.
Therapy: We offer trauma-focused therapy on-site for children.
Family are never charged for services at the Children’s Advocacy Center.
Meet our physicians and Team
At the CAMC Children’s Advocacy Center, our mission is to provide guidance, support and protection to children and families affected by abuse.
What Sets Us Apart
Trained and board certified physicians and directors
Our two pediatricians are board certified in child abuse pediatrics – a relatively new certification. This means our physicians have received specialized training in working with and treating children who are victims of abuse beyond those of a traditional pediatrician. This also lends additional credibility in the courtroom when our pediatricians must serve as medical experts in cases involving child abuse.
Accredited by National Children’s Alliance®
The National Children’s Alliance® is an accrediting body for Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) across the country. They ensure that all children across the U.S. served by CACs receive consistent, evidence-based services that help them heal from abuse. Accreditation means that our CAC has undertaken the rigorous process to meet designated standards and outcomes.
WV’s first free-standing children’s hospital
As the first freestanding children’s hospital in West Virginia, our focus on patient and family-centered care is unparalleled. We are proud to offer a range of services to assist families as they navigate through life, including those difficult moments.
