H.R. No. 570
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County has
sought to provide a safe haven for victims of child abuse for more
than two decades; and
WHEREAS, A project of the local Junior League, the Children's
Advocacy Center of Collin County opened its doors in 1992 and has
since helped more than 50,000 young Texans suffering from abuse or
neglect; the center's highly trained staff members perform forensic
interviews and medical evaluations in a comfortable and safe
environment, recording each interview to ensure that children only
have to tell their stories once; they also coordinate with law
enforcement, child protective services, and the district
attorney's office to facilitate the investigation of child abuse
cases; and
WHEREAS, Children and families receive continued support
after the interview process through the center's counseling
services; specializing in trauma-informed treatment,
board-certified staff members offer therapy free of charge, and the
sessions are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, with
bilingual therapy available for those who require it; and
WHEREAS, In addition to providing these invaluable services,
the Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County has established and
supported a variety of other programs designed to protect children;
the center offers educators, professionals, and civic groups
workshops on abuse indicators and Internet safety, and adults can
learn how to prevent abuse through the Darkness to Light's Stewards
of Children training; the Family Assistance Program helps those
affected by abuse with rent, food, and transportation as well as
applications for additional financial support; furthermore, the
center's Rainbow Room serves as an emergency resource for children
in crisis, giving caseworkers immediate access to such essential
items as clothing, shoes, and hygiene products for their clients at
no cost; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, the Children's Advocacy Center
of Collin County has made a positive difference in the lives of many
of the area's most vulnerable citizens, and it is indeed a privilege
to honor the center's critical efforts to rescue children from
abusive situations; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commend the Children's Advocacy Center of Collin
County for its commitment to creating a better, safer future for
Texas children and extend to all those associated with the center
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County as an
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Leach
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 570 was adopted by the House on March
5, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House