There are so many
ways you can get involved in the fight against child abuse in San
Antonio. Below are just a few organizations to start with, and will
continue to list more. Whether you want to donate time or money,
your contribution will make a difference.
I welcome any organization that would like to be included on this
list to please contact Rachel Johnston via email.
CASA,Court Appointed Special Advocates
Improving the lives of abused and neglected children through court-appointed
volunteers advocating for services and placement in safe and permanent
homes. You can help abused and neglected children find safe, permanent
homes where they can thrive and succeed in life. As a CASA volunteer,
your voice will show these children that you care. Become a powerful
voice in a child's life by volunteering to speak up for them in court.
Children's Shelter
Alamo Children's
Advocacy Center
At Alamo Children's Advocacy Center, we ensure the coordination
of appropriate and thorough investigation of sexual abuse cases with
both public and private agencies. We provide crisis intervention
and on going counseling, public education and professional training.
We act as an advocate for the child & family during the investigative
process and provide child sensitive medical evaluations.
Southwest Mental
Health Center
We help children, adolescents and families overcome the disabling
effects of mental illness, and improve their ability to function
at home, at school and in the community. Children who are exposed
to violence, abuse, neglect or loss of loved ones are more at risk
for mental health problems. Working together, we can change lives...and
save lives.
Prevent Child Abuse Texas
TexProtects - The Texas Association for the Protection of Children
National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information (NCCANCI)
http://nccanch.acf.hhs.gov/
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (CPS)
DFPS Child Abuse Prevention Kit
Texas Adoption Resource Exchange (TARE)
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