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Childrens Advocacy Center of Delaware, Inc. Joint Finance Committee State Funding Request FY 2016 Contents Budget Request Outcome Measures Survey Response Summary FY 2014 Caseload Summary Randall E. Williams Executive
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Randall E. Williams Executive Director February 19, 2015
Children’s Advocacy Center of Delaware Joint Finance Committee State Budget Request FY 2016 990,800.00 FY 2015 State Funding Allocation + 8,500.00 Requested Increase (1% Salary increase)* $ 999,300.00 Total FY 2016 Request * To provide funding for a general salary increase for CAC employees in the event that State employees receive a general salary increase in FY 2016.
Caregiver Survey Outcome Measurement Statement: The Children’s Advocacy Center facilitates healing for the child and the caregivers. 98.6% of the respondents agreed that their child felt safe at the CAC. 100% of the respondents agreed that CAC staff made sure they understood the reason for his/her visit to the Center. 100% of the respondents agreed that he/she and the child were greeted and received attention in a timely manner. 98.6% of the respondents agreed that the process for the interview of his/her child at the CAC was clearly explained to him/her. Multidisciplinary Team Survey Outcome Measurement Statement: The Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) approach results in more collaborative and efficient case investigations. 98.6% of the respondents agreed that team members share information relative to cases. 93% of the respondents agreed that team members demonstrate respect for the perspectives and informational needs of other team members throughout the process. 95.8% of the respondents agreed that the CAC/MDT Model fosters collaboration among MDT members/agencies. 97.3% of the respondents agreed that clients served through the CAC/MDT process benefit from the collaborative approach of our multidisciplinary team.
Outcome Measurement Statement: The Children’s Advocacy Center facilitates healing for the child and the Caregivers. Survey Statements Caregiver Responses
Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree I don't know
My child felt safe at the center.
63 85.1% 10 13.5% 0% 0% 1 1.4%
My child's questions were answered to our satisfaction.
54 76.1% 6 8.5% 2 2.8% 0% 9 12.7%
The center staff made sure I understood the reason for my visit to the center today.
71 94.7% 4 5.3% 0% 0% 0%
When I came to the center, my child and I were greeted and received attention in a timely manner.
73 98.6% 1 1.4% 0% 0% 0%
I was given information about the various services and programs provided by the center.
66 89.2% 6 8.1% 0% 0% 2 2.7%
My questions were answered to my satisfaction.
67 91.8% 3 4.1% 1 1.4% 0% 2 2.7%
The process for the interview of my child at the center was clearly explained to me.
69 94.5% 3 4.1% 0% 1 1.4% 0%
I was given information about possible behaviors I might expect from my child after we leave the center today and in the days and weeks ahead.
55 74.3% 9 12.2% 4 5.4% 4 5.4% 2 2.7%
Overall, the staff members at the center were friendly and pleasant.
72 96.0% 3 4.0% 0% 0% 0%
After our visit at the center today, I feel I know what to expect with the situation facing my child and me.
59 78.7% 9 12.0% 3 4.0% 1 1.3% 3 4.0%
The center staff provided me with resources to support my child and respond to his or her needs in the days and weeks ahead.
64 85.3% 7 9.3% 2 2.7% 0% 2 2.7%
Center staff were courteous, respectful and helpful.
71 94.7% 4 5.3% 0% 0% 0%
The Center was comfortable and child friendly.
69 93.2% 3 4.0% 1 1.4% 0% 1 1.4%
My overall experience at the Center was excellent.
59 84.3% 8 11.4% 2 2.9% 0% 1 1.4%
Surve vey' y's I s Issu ssued 13 134 Sur urvey ey's R Ret etur urned ed 82 82 Res espons
Rat ate 61. 1.2%
23.9% 25.4% 50.7%
CAC L Locat ation o n of Ser ervices es
Wilmington (17) Dover (18) Georgetown (36) 71.6% 28.4%
Child's G Gender nder
Female (53) Male (21) 26.0% 54.5% 19.5% 0%
Chi hild's A Age ge
0 - 5 (20) 6 - 12 (42) 13 - 17 (15) 18 and above (0) 17.3% 10.7% 57.3% 1.3% 6.7% 6.7%
Child ld's E Ethnic icit ity
African American (13) Hispanic (8) White/Caucasian (43) Native American or Alaska Native (1) Multi-racial (5) Other (please specify) (5)
Outcome Measurement Statement: The Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) approach results in more collaborative and efficient case investigations. Survey Statements MDT Responses Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree N/A to my position
Team members willingly share information relevant to our cases.
60 83.3% 11 15.3% 0% 1 1.4%
I have the opportunity to provide input into the forensic interview process, thereby securing the level of information needed to fulfill my area of responsibility.
55 76.4% 13 18.1% 0% 2 2.8% 2 2.8%
Members of the multidisciplinary team demonstrate respect for the perspectives and informational needs of other team members throughout the process.
53 73.6% 14 19.4% 4 5.6% 1 1.4%
The Children's Advocacy Center/MDT model fosters collaboration among the MDT members/agencies.
52 72.2% 17 23.6% 3 4.2% 0%
Case Review Team meetings are a productive use of my time.
18 25.0% 14 19.4% 9 12.5% 5 6.9% 26 36.1%
Case Review Team meetings are useful during the investigation process.
16 22.2% 19 26.4% 9 12.5% 6 8.3% 22 30.6%
Other team members demonstrate a clear understanding of my specific agency-related role and turn to me for information, expertise and direction as appropriate.
44 61.1% 24 33.3% 4 5.6% 0%
I believe the clients served through the CAC/MDT process benefit from the collaborative approach of our multidisciplinary team.
57 79.2% 13 18.1% 2 2.8% 0%
My supervisor/agency is supportive of the Children's Advocacy Center/MDT model and the work of the multidisciplinary team.
58 80.6% 12 16.7% 0.0% 0.0% 2 2.8%
All members of the multidisciplinary team, as defined by the needs of specific cases, are actively involved.
42 58.3% 23 31.9% 6 8.3% 1 1.4%
The Children's Advocacy Center provides information and resources that assist me in my work with these cases.
45 62.5% 23 31.9% 2 2.8% 2 2.8%
The Children's Advocacy Center provides an environment where I feel safe expressing my concerns or making suggestions about the functioning of the multidisciplinary team.
51 70.8% 13 18.1% 5 6.9% 3 4.2%
I understand the rationale for employing a CAC/MDT model when responding to allegations
64 88.9% 5 6.9% 3 4.2% 0%
Survey's Issued 428 Survey's Returned 74 Response Rate 17.3%
60.8% 29.7% 8.1% 1.4% Respond
ents b by P Profes essional
pline
Law Enforcement (45) Child Protective Services (22) Prosecution (6) Other (please specify) (1)
31.1% 29.7% 31.1% 8.1% Count
Of The he MD MDT
New Castle (23) Kent (22) Sussex (23) Multiple Counties (6)
9.3% 25.3% 20.0% 45.3% Res espo ponde dent nts Tenu enure W e With The MD he MDT
Less than 1 year (7) 1 to 3 years (19) 4 to 6 years (15) 7 years or more (34)
314 743 813 928 833 1100 1287 1205 1274 1198 1356 1274 1643 1520 1551 1484 1556 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Cases Received FY 1998- FY 2014
(7/1/2013 - 6/30/2014)
Cases Received 34 135 310 581 638 840 843 930 951 1079 1007 1115 1069 1025 1194 1159 1480 1404 1478 1422 1475 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Forensic Interviews Conducted 1996 - FY 2014
(7/1/2013 - 6/30/2014)
Calendar Year Total Fiscal Year Totals (July 1 - Jun 30)
68.2% 19.0% 8.5% 1.0% .6% .2% 1.3% .4% 1.8%
(7/1/2013 - 6/30/2014)
Sexual (1,217) Physical (339) Witness Interview (152) Sexual/Physical (18) Neglect (11) Emotional (3) Physical/Emotional (23) Neglect/ Emotional (7) Other (14) 60.3% 39.7%
Gender of Child FY 2014 (7/1/2013 - 6/30/2014)
Female (933) Male (614)
31.9% 38.1% 28.1% 1.9%
County of Alleged Abuse FY2014 (7/1/2013 - 6/30/2014)
Kent (504) New Castle (601) Sussex (444) Out-of-State (28) 49.4% 35.6% 8.1% 1.4% 0% .3% 0% 5.2%
Ethnicity of Child FY 2014
(7/1/2013 - 6/30/2014)
White (770) African American (555) Hispanic (127) Other (17) Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandee (0) Asian (6) Native American/Alaska Native (0) Two or more races (81)
226 305 282 201 302 197 209 176 170 181 154 155 124 124 114 102 75 40 24 19
56 84 75 74 56 63 52 58 47 31 35 37 27 17 3 6 2 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
***1996 1997 1998 1999 *2000 *2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Medical Evaluations Conducted 1996 - FY 2014
(7/1/2013 - 6/30/2014)
Calendar Year Total Fiscal Year Total (July 1 - June 30) Non-CAC Cases
1118 1391 992 1355 1322 1325 546 456 730 526 1036 908 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Mental Health Services Jul. 2009 - FY 2014
(7/1/2013 - 6/30/2014)
Children Receiving Mental Health Services at CAC Children Referred for Mental Health Services
6.4 6.9 8 8.2 8.49 8.16 9.04 8.58 8.52 8.51 8.69 8.55
8.51
8.67 8.89 8.75 9.2 9.01 8.73 8.87 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ***1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Average Age of Child 1996 - FY 2014
(7/1/2013 - 6/30/2014)
Calendar Year Total Fiscal Year Total (July 1 - June 30)
43 263 1688 1526 2951 2816 3283 4356 3375 3333 3260 3524 3050 3743 3663 3986 3819 4031 4039 3887
1000 2000 3000 4000 5000
***1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Total Cases Reviewed 1996 - FY 2014 (7/1/2013 - 6/30/2014)
Calendar Year Total Fiscal Year Total (July 1 - June 30)