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Full Resource Name:
Child Protection Center, Inc.
Address
2940 Main St
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 778-8000
Description:
The CPC serves as a child-friendly, safe place where children and adolescents who are alleged victims of sexual and physical abuse or who have witnessed violent crimes can make their statement about the abuse. The CPC also serves non-offending caregivers. Services include crisis intervention, education about the legal process and referrals for medical, mental health and social services for the child and family. The CPC also provides short and long-term therapeutic modalities for children and their families as well as mental health and prevention services.
Hours:
M-F 8am-4:30pm
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
June 12, 2025
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
2940 Main St
Kansas City, MO 64108
Contacts
Laura Willeke
Information
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(816) 778-8000
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
While at the CPC, children will speak to a Forensic Interviewer who has experience talking to children and has special training in child development and forensic interview techniques. This interview is digitally recorded and is made available to law enforcement, child abuse investigators, prosecutors and medical/mental health professionals in order to reduce the number of times a child is interviewed about their abuse. During the child's interview, a Family Advocate meets with the child's family to provide crisis intervention, referrals for specialized medical and mental health services, and information about the investigation and legal process. The Family Advocate also provides ongoing support and information to families following the child's interview at the CPC. CPC provides short and long-term mental health modalities for children and their families. The CPC also provides mental health and prevention and training services.
Hours
M-F 8am-4:30pm
Required Documents
N/A
Eligibility
Ages 3-17
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Children are referred to the Child Protection Center by law enforcement, Children's Mercy Hospital or Children's Division (child protective services) after a report of abuse.
Languages
Translation is available
Service Area
Jackson, Cass and Lafayette Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
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