513 West 24th Street

Scottsbluff, NE 69361

Center: 308-6327274

           308-6325152

Office: 308-436-4860

A United Way Agency

History of Capstone
community agencies that serve abused and neglected children have faced steadily increasing caseloads in recent years.  In response to this trend, child advocacy centers began to emerge.

Children's advocacy centers began with a new approach to the investigation of child abuse--a facility friendly and coordinates the available community resources.  The centers enhance existing services to children and families by bringing together various professionals in a multi-disciplinary team.  This avoids duplication of services and ensures that the children's needs come first.

Each center reflects its own community and has its own unique personality.  Yet all centers offer an effective, coordinated team to respond to cases of child abuse and englect.

In 1998, Panhandle residents involved with child abuse and neglect began meeting to discuss the concept of a child advocacy center for this region.

Through the efforts of many, this center is now a reality.  The CAPstone Center is a 501-C-3 non-profit organization supported by grants and donations from the community.  In addition to the CAPstone Center, there are child advocacy  centers in Omaha, Lincoln, Norfolk, Kearney and Grand Island.

The Center features state-of-the-art video equipment to ensure quality recording of interviews.  A medical examination room is equipped on site, in addition to two interview rooms.  There is also a reception area and observation room.

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