
Services
The Center provides the following services to children and their families
- Crisis Intervention Services
- Assistance and support in coping with abuse
- Case management services including assistance with obtaining medical care, counseling, and other necessary social services along with monthly team case review meeting
- Criminal Justice Advocacy and Information including victim compensation, and help in obtaining orders of protection, assisting in preparing children for court process, and accompanying families to criminal court proceedings.
- Short term counseling and referrals for therapy services
- Education and prevention presentations and resources
Abuse is a community Problem
The Child 1st Center partners with Macon County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and other community agencies to raise awareness and promote prevention of child maltreatment.