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Full Resource Name:
Children's Center of Southwest Missouri
Address
1029 East 7th Street
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 623-2292
AKA:
CHILDREN'S CENTER OF SOUTHWEST MISSOURI
Description:
Child Advocacy Center providing victim assistance services to physically and/or sexually abused children. Serves as an advocate for child victims of sexual abuse. Coordinates efforts between law enforcement, judicial, medical and social service agencies. Conducts forensic interviews of children who have allegedly been sexually abused, physically abused or witnessed a violent crime. Also, provides victim advocacy services to client's families.
AKA
CCSM
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
March 17, 2025
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1029 East 7th Street
Joplin, MO 64804
Mailing
P O Box 66
Pierce City, MO 65723
Contacts
Ashley Thomas
Lori Jones
Whitley John
Phone Numbers
Main
(417) 623-2292
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Accessibility:
Outside ramps, wheelchair access, public transportation access
Services
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Description
Serves as an advocate for child victims of sexual abuse. Provides Therapeutic Services, Forensic Interviews, Advocacy, Education and Support, and SAFE/CARE Medical Exams. Coordinates efforts between law enforcement, judicial, medical and social service agencies. Conducts forensic interviews of children who have allegedly been sexually abused, physically abused or witnessed a violent crime. Also, provides victim advocacy services to client's families.
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:00am to 5:00pm Emergency On Call Services After Hours
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
Birth through 17 years of age
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Referrals from law enforcement, Children's Division, and Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline
Languages
English
Service Area
Barry, Barton, Bates, Cedar, Dade, Henry, Jasper, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, St. Clair, and Vernon counties in Missouri
Geography Served
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