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800 E Clay St. <br /> Decatur, IL 62521 El <br /> Phone: (217) 791-8084 .-. <br /> Fax: 217-422-6590 <br /> A division of Child fyCenter www.child 1 stcenter.org <br /> Macon County Crisis Response a program of the Child 1 st Center, is currently working <br /> with children, youth and their families impacted by violence in Macon County. This is <br /> being done through collaboration with other community organizations, making <br /> connections to available resources and engaging those affected by trauma with <br /> services to facilitate healing. <br /> In an attempt to further the healing in our community, trained staff are connected with <br /> families directly following their traumatic experience to offer immediate support, build <br /> connections and ultimately help victims and their families begin the healing process as <br /> soon as possible. <br /> Program Goals <br /> - Increased protection through safe sheltering <br /> - Through the use of client assistance funds, we can provide short term, <br /> emergency shelter for individuals/families immediately following violent <br /> crime when returning home is not a viable, safe option <br /> - After engaging in Crisis Response services, the family/individual will be <br /> transitioned to case management who will offer continued support which <br /> could include support with relocating if that is a goal that has been <br /> established. <br /> - Increased safety plan development and adherence <br /> - The Crisis Response worker can help make connections to other family <br /> members as well as local shelters or service providers (i.e. Dove) if <br /> deemed necessary. <br /> - The Crisis Response worker can help obtaining necessary items for a safety <br /> plan (extra clothing etc.) and help make appropriate accommodations <br /> to create a safety plan (i.e. plans for family pets) <br /> - Increased sense of support, empowerment, knowledge of personal rights, <br /> regained power, and regained control <br /> - One of the primary responsibilities of the Crisis Response worker will be to <br /> follow up with victims and/or their families regarding information about <br /> their rights as well as victim compensation. Not only is this helpful to the <br /> family/individual to ensure they get the information necessary, this is <br />