Office Hours

Offices Hours @ 8 Silver Street, Norwich NY 13815
      Monday through Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM 
      OFFICE # (607) 334-5437     
      
After Hours Support Line
     Available after 4:30PM
     24/7 SUPPORT LINE (607) 722-4256

Established in 2010

The Chenango County Child Advocacy Center (CAC) was established in 2010 under Chenango County Catholic Charities Organization.  In October 2016, the CAC transitioned under the Crime Victims Assistance Program of Broome County (CVAC) who has been providing services for child and adult victims of a crime since 1997.  

CAC Mission

To provide a safe and child friendly environment and utilizing the resources and expert knowledge of the responding agencies to reduce the impact of trauma to child abuse victims and their family members/care givers. 

Our Location

CAC Team

Jessica Hyatt
Assistant Director of Youth Services, CVAC

Assistant Director provides oversight to Chenango Child Advocacy Center Staff & Programing.  In addition, the Assistant Director of Youth Services manages and oversees the Crime Victims Assistance Center Child Advocacy Center in Broome County. 

​Joanne Smith. LMSW
Program Coordinator, CAC

Program Coordinator reports to the CVAC Program Director while overseeing the day to day operation of the Chenango County Child Advocacy Center.  In addition Program Coordinator provides as a liaison between services providers within the community and coordinates the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).

​Community Educator/Family Liaison

Community Educator/Family Liaison provides assistance for children and family members/caregivers who move through the investigation interview process.  She/her/hers serves on the Multidisciplinary Team coordinating intervention services for child victims and family members/caregivers of a crime in Chenango County.  In addition she provides prevention education training's in various venues throughout the Chenango County region. 

Jillian Birtch, MSW
Counselor

​Liz Simcoe

Case Manager/Advocate

Kelsey Zimmerman

Family Liaison/Advocate

Counselor provides crisis intervention and/or short term counseling services for children and family members who have been impacted by a crime in Chenango County.  She/her/hers serves on the Multidisciplinary Team coordinating intervention services for victims and family/caregivers of a crime in Chenango County.  In addition she facilitates the Empowered Caregivers Support Group and oversees the Community Foundation Safety Backpack Program. 

Case Manager/Advocate provides assistance for children and family members/caregivers who move through the investigation interview process.  She/her/hers serves on the Multidisciplinary Team coordinating intervention services for victims and family/caregivers of a crime in Chenango county. In addition she/her/hers works in the community with agencies, families and individuals to provide resources, links, referrals and support to those who have bee a victim of a crime.

Family Liaison provides assistance for children & family members/caregivers who move through the investigation interview process.  She/her/hers serves on the Multidisplinary Team and provides coordination intervention services for victims and family/caregivers of a crime in Chenango County.