| Family
Assistance Program
The Family Assistance Program was developed to meet the ongoing
needs of families affected by abuse. Services include needs assessments,
referrals to resources in the community, assistance with clothing
and personal care items, and applying for available financial resources.
The Family Assistance Program serves as an intern field placement
site for universities all over the country.
“We have found everything to be helpful. We mostly
need food toward the end of the month and they gave me a great resource
close to my house. Me and my daughter love everyone here. We have
been through a lot.” – Previous Family Assistance Client
“The workers in the family assistance program were compassionate
and didn’t make me feel like I didn’t deserve or qualify
for the help. Thank You! Keep up the fantastic work of helping those
in need. I hope I can give back to the CAC someday to thank you
for helping me” – Previous Family Assistance Client
“You all try to help people the best you can. I am so glad
that you were there for me and my grand children. May God bless
you all, and thanks a lot” – Previous Family Assistance
client
Become an Intern
in the Family Assistance Program
Interns in the Community Resource Department will have opportunities
to work directly with families as well as to assist the professionals
who investigate and manage cases of alleged abuse and neglect. Interns
will gain experience in the following areas:
- Conducting needs assessments
- Working directly with clients
- Assisting families applying for public benefits
- Conducting home visits
- Reviewing forensic interviews of children
- Watching suspect interrogations
- CPS casework processes
- Supervising court-ordered parent/child visits
- Working in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Fundraising events
- Grant writing
- Case management
- Event planning
- Documentation
- Observing civil and criminal trials
Requirements for Becoming an Intern:
- Interns must be willing to work for a minimum of 16 hours per
week for 16 weeks.
- Interns must participate in a 3 day orientation prior to beginning
their internship.
- Interns must pass a criminal background check.
- Interns must be available for a 2 hour weekly supervision and
1 hour of individual supervision per week.
- Interns must complete applicant interview prior to being accepted.
“Not only did my time at the Center expose me to a
variety of child advocacy related issues. I met such wonderful people
and formed friendships that will last a lifetime.” Lauren
Pfeil, Summer 2006 Intern
“ I don’t believe that some schools prepare interns
on how to interact within an organization. I was prepared because
of my work experience (at the Center)”. Catriska Neville,
Summer 2006 Intern
“This has been the best experience ever. I have learned so
much, met great people, and wish I could stay here longer. I do
not think there is a better internship opportunity”. Aubrey
Haire, Summer 2006 Intern
Who Do I Contact?
To learn more about becoming a Family Assistance Intern, please
contact the Family Assistance Supervisor, Michelle Schuback at 972-633-6613
or mschuback@cacplano.org.
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