Child Abuse Services in Port Lavaca, TX

The Children’s Services program provides services for the most fragile of those impacted by sexual,physical and domestic violence. Within the center we provide child recreation while families are here for a Forensic interview, counseling or meeting with our partner agencies. Within the program, we assist families with back to school school supplies and various other resources to help both the child and parent navigate through the criminal justice process and on the road to healing.

We conduct recorded forensic interviews of children regarding allegations of abuse and/or neglect. Our interviewers are specially trained to conduct child-friendly, non-leading, and developmentally appropriate interviews. These interviews are monitored in real time by investigators from law enforcement, Child Protective Services, and prosecutors, thereby eliminating the need for traumatic multiple interviews.

The Harbor partners with state and local agencies throughout our county to improve outcomes for children who have experienced a traumatic event. These partnerships include state and local police, Child Protective Services, county and district court officials, and more. Together, we’re able to not only help children in the immediate aftermath of a traumatic event–but throughout their lives.

Counseling services are offered to adults and children that have been directly or indirectly affected by abuse.   We provide trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy for children and non-offending guardians. These sessions help children and their families develop strategies for dealing with destructive effects of early trauma.

We work with survivors who have a range of victimizations from childhood to current day. Our goal is to equip them with the coping skills and interventions needed to heal throughout their journey.

The Family Advocate Team is committed to guiding and educating

families through each step of the investigation, prosecution and healing process. As each case goes through the investigation, prosecution and healing process, the team is there to help the family understand the process, learn about their rights, and successfully access resources that will help their family during crisis.

Clients receive information and referrals. Our dedicated advocates will accompany victims and their families for medical exams, court preceding and provide support when talking with law enforcement.