Director/Coordinator
Melodie Swanson
113 Park Place, Suite 1
Schoharie, NY 12157
Tel: 518 295 2016
Fax: 518 295 2025
Email: melodieswanson@co.schoharie.ny.us
Website: www.carrt.org

General County Information
Counties served: Schoharie
County population: 32,000
Community characteristics: rural

General Team/Center Information
Operating since: June 2000
Independent 501(c)(3): yes
Lead agency: child protective services
Co-located disciplines: yes
NCA member: associate
Memorandum of understanding: no
Interagency written protocol: yes

Case Criteria
Child sexual abuse
Child physical abuse
Domestic violence
Serious maltreatment

Case Information
Number of cases in 2007: 37
Number of new children seen in 2007: 37
Ages of children served: 0-18

Interagency Partners
Cobleskill and Schoharie Police Dept
Schoharie County Sheriff's Office
New York State Police
Schoharie County Dept of Social Services
Schoharie County District Attorney's Office
Bassett Hospital and Healthcare
Schoharie County Dept of Mental Health
Catholic Charities
Rape Crisis Center
Community Maternity Services
Coordinated Children Services Initiative
Schoharie Community Action Program
Schoharie County Dept of Public Health
Schoharie County Dept of Probation
Schoharie County Youth Bureau
Local School Districts

Services Provided or Coordinated
Joint investigations in child sexual abuse
Joint investigations in child physical abuse
Joint investigations in domestic violence
Off-site medical exams (CHAMP-trained)
Mental health evaluations and referrals
Short-term counseling treatment
Long-term counseling treatment
Treatment for non-offending family
Court prep
Training for schools
Community education