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County approves lease allowing satellite Child Advocacy Center services in Ashe County
Summary
Commissioners approved a lease for a satellite Child Advocacy Center operated by South Mountain Children's Home, allowing forensic interviews, medical exams and family advocacy to be offered locally at no charge.
Ashe County commissioners approved a lease allowing South Mountain Children’s Home and its Child Advocacy Center (CAC) to operate a satellite office in the county, a change staff and presenters said will reduce trauma for child victims and help local law enforcement.
County staff introduced a lease in the meeting packet and supporters representing the CAC, the sheriff’s office and county social services described the center’s services. Presenters said the CAC provides recorded forensic interviews,…
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