How You Can Help
Contributions to the Hill Country Children's Advocacy Center are used to break the cycle of child abuse and neglect. The Center’s ability to help an ever increasing number of children depends on the kindness and generosity of individuals, foundations, the business community, and others making donations and planned gifts.
The HCCAC support is based on a unique public/private partnership that brings together several diverse agencies, all of which are charged with protecting children. Approximately 28% of the Center’s budget come from government funding, including reimbursement for counseling services provided to the children through the therapy program. The other 72% of the operating budget is provided through the generosity of private individuals, organizations, corporations and foundations to help in the healing of our child victims.
What will your donation mean to the child victims served by HCCAC?
| $1,000 |
Sponsors one child from initial investigation through resolution in the judicial system. The conviction rate of cases investigated by HCCAC is an impressive 96% and when compared with cases investigated elsewhere, HCCAC had a much higher percentage of cases ending with a prison sentence 79% vs. 45%. |
| $500 |
Sponsors one child through the HCCAC Therapy Program to help them heal from the trauma of the abuse they have experienced. Therapy helps reduce psychological and emotional consequences of the abuse and helps restore the mental health of the child. Through therapy, children work on complex issues stemming from their abuse including: trust, shame and embarrassment, safety and rebuilding their self-esteem. |
| $100 |
Will purchase supplies utilized in HCCAC’s medical exam room where child sexual abuse exams are conducted. |
| $75 |
Purchases therapeutic games to be used in play therapy to help the child victim explore distressful feelings stemming from their abuse in a non-threatening way. |
| $50 |
Supplies 5 children with art therapy materials for one year. These supplies include paint, paper, glue, markers, crayons, and other fun materials such as clay and play-dough. Art therapy makes it easier for the child to express their feelings about the abuse they have experienced. |
| $25 |
Helps towards the printing of educational brochures utilized in training teachers and aids in recognizing child abuse and neglect. Also, in the production of brochures in training children on Date Safety, Internet Safety, Protect Yourself, etc. |
| $15 |
Will offset our printing of Parent Folders given to every family coming through the Center. The folders educate non-offending parents and caregivers how to deal with a child who has been a victim of abuse. |
| $10 |
Will purchase materials to be used at special kids events such as Children's Day. |
Please remember the Hill Country Children’s Advocacy Center when you are reviewing your tax and estate plans. Your generous donations can make a difference in the lives of abused children and help bring their offenders to justice.
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