Prevention. Intervention. Treatment.
The Child Protection Center has been providing child abuse prevention, intervention, & treatment services since 1980. Our mission is accomplished through four core programs.
PSCA
Personal Safety & Community Awareness
PSCA has been providing essential child abuse prevention education to children, parents, and professionals in Sarasota County since 1992. It’s Florida’s longest tenured prevention program and has reached 800,000+ individuals since its creation.
Research shows that child abuse can be prevented through empowering education and awareness. In order to create stronger safety nets around our community’s children, we emphasize the importance of having power in prevention!
CPT
Child Protection Team
CPT evaluates allegations of abuse and provides recommendations for interventions to protect children. This devoted team facilitates critically important forensic interviews, medical examinations, and often testifies on behalf of a child in court proceedings.
CPT is a state-mandated program that works alongside The Department of Children and Families and Law Enforcement in cases of suspected abuse and neglect. Findings through CPT help cases in criminal and dependency court. Locally, CPT is the only authorized provider of these services.
CFSVP
Children & Families Supervised Visitation Program
Our Visitation Program provides a safe, neutral environment for children to maintain a relationship with a non-custodial caregiver through the watchful eye of a highly trained volunteer.
The overall goal of this program is to foster healthy relationships, as research proves these connections improve the overall well-being and stability of a child.
Therapy
Sexual Abuse Treatment Program
Kid Kindness Program
Hanna’s Hope
CPC’s Therapy Programs help survivors live a healthy, restored life after the traumas of child abuse.
Our clinicians provide trauma-informed care, which allows children to work through their experiences in a way that empowers a child on their journey to healing. We are the only no-cost provider in Sarasota County specialized in child physical and sexual abuse treatments.
Additional Support Provided by P.A.W.S
P.A.W.S. (Pet Advocates Working in the Suncoast)
CPC’s PAWS program is an animal-assisted therapy that utilizes dogs to help children feel calm and secure.
Our PAWS dogs and their dedicated handlers provide unconditional love, support, and comfort during challenging moments in a child’s healing journey.
To report child abuse or neglect contact the Florida Abuse Hotline at:
1.800.962.2873
Child Protection Center Locations
Sarasota Office
720 South Orange Ave.
Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: 941.365.1277
Fax: 941-953-7181
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North Port Office
Campus of Healing
5600 Peace River Road
North Port, FL 34287
To Contact Supervised Visitation
Phone: 941-423-1921
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Arcadia Office
222 N. Roberts Avenue
Arcadia, FL 34266
Phone: 941-365-1277
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