Coordinator
Kim Ripley
304 Hoffman Street
Elmira, NY 14905
Tel: 607 737 8449
Fax: 607 737 8444
Email: kimberly.ripley@dfa.state.ny.us
Website: www.chemungcounty.com

General County Information
Counties served: Chemung
County population: 90,000
Community characteristics: rural

General Team/Center Information
Operating since: October 2003
Independent 501(c)(3): no
Lead agency: child protective services
Co-located disciplines: yes
NCA member: accredited
Memorandum of understanding: yes
Interagency written protocols: yes

Case Criteria
Child sexual abuse
Child physical abuse
Child fatality
Domestic violence
Child neglect

Case Information
Number of new children seen in 2009: 328
Ages of children served: 0-18

Interagency Partners
New York State Police
Chemung County Sheriff's Office
Elmira Police Dept
Horsehead Police Dept
Elmira Heights Police Dept
Chemung County Dept of Social Serivces
Chemung County District Attorney's Office
Private Physician
Rape Crisis Services
Counseling Services
Community Mental Health Services
Chemung County Dept of Health
Chemung County Medical Examiner's Office
Chemung County Dept of Probation
Office of Children and Family Services
Salvation Army Safe House

Services Provided or Coordinated
Joint investigations in child sexual abuse
Joint investigations in child physical abuse
Joint investigations in domestic violence
On-site forensic interviews
Off-site forensic interviews
On-site medical exams
Mental health evaluations and referrals
Long-term counseling treatment
Short-term counseling treatment
Counseling for non-offending family
Court prep
Training for schools
Community education
Child fatality reviews
Training for MDT members