How many children does the BRACAC
provide services to every year?
It is
estimated that there are 60 million survivors of childhood sexual abuse in
The Center works closely
with the Multidisciplinary Team professionals to coordinate and provide services
to 400-500 children and their non-offending parents and/or caregivers every
year.
While the majority of the children are entering the "system” for the first time,
roughly 20% of the Center's caseload will at any time consist of cases involving
children who are waiting for their case to go to trial or have pending court
action of some kind. The Center follows each child's case through that
process through regular attendance at each country's Multidisciplinary Team
meetings.
Is the BRACAC a non-profit organization?
Yes. The BRACAC is
a private, non-profit 501c(3) agency incorporated in the
How is the BRACAC governed?
The BRACAC is
governed by a volunteer
Board of Directors that meets a minimum
of eight times a year. The Board actively seeks and recruits active
members from each of its ten service counties to help maintain its regional
focus.
How is the BRACAC funded?
The BRACAC receives a variety of funding including but not limited to (FY10):
Individual and Community contributions (cash and in-kind)
(Community Support & Contributions);
Annual Fundraising & Public Awareness Events
(News & Events);
VOCA (Victims Of Crime Act) grant through the Kentucky Justice Cabinet;
Cabinet For Health & Family Services (
Child Victim’s Trust Fund (medical services)
(I Care About Kids” license plate information);
Medicaid,
Private Health Insurance Carriers and the Crime Victim Compensation
Board (medical services);
What is the BRACAC’s operating
budget?
The BRACAC’s projected annual budget for FY10 is $474,000.00. However,
this amount is heavily dependent on the Center’s ability to successfully raise
funds to support all its needed programs and projects – both cash and in-kind -
and on the Center’s ability to successfully receive payment for medical services
provided during the year.
While the Center provides specialized comprehensive
child sexual abuse medical examinations to victims of child sexual abuse at no
expense to the child’s family, it does attempt to bill Medicaid and
private health insurance carriers whenever possible to help support the mission
and provision of medical services provided at the Center.
Non-offending parents and/or caregivers
are
never charged or “billed” for services
provided by the Center. Limited state and federal funding sources do
not cover expenses related to the ongoing training of the multidisciplinary team
professionals, Board of Directors and its staff and many other important needs
such as the purchase and general maintenance of office equipment, facility
improvements and other unexpected needs. The Center must depend on the generous
funding and in-kind contributions of local businesses, civic organizations and
individuals to sponsor these events throughout the year or donate through one of
the Center’s annual fundraising events
(News & Events)
What should I do if I have concerns a child is being abused or neglected in any
way?
The law
requires every citizen to report his or her concerns of abuse or neglect
to a child so that a professional can investigate if a child is being abused or
is in danger. Remember! The law does not require a concerned individual
to have “proof” – just concerns.
To report
concerns of abuse or neglect:
Dial 911 if
you believe a child is in immediate danger and needs help “right now.”
Contact your
local law enforcement, the Kentucky State Police and/or your local Department
for Community Based Services
(Community Partners information); or
Call the
Child Abuse Hotline at (800) 752-6200.
Responding
staff will ensure the report reaches local investigative authorities.
Please do not wait to report your concerns.
February 2010