Children's Advocacy Center at WIHD

Director
Dr. Wendy Breitner
Westechester Institute for Human Development
Cedarwood Hall
Valhalla, NY 10595
Tel: 914 493 5333
Fax: 914 493 1023
Email: wbreitner@wihd.org
Website: www.wihd.org

General County Information
Counties served: Westchester
County population: 942,000
Community characteristics: urban

General Team/Center Information
Operating since: 2002
Independent 501(c)(3): yes (umbrella agency)
Lead agency: independent non-profit
Co-located disciplines: no
NCA member: accredited
Memorandum of understanding: no
Interagency written protocols: yes

Case Criteria
Child sexual abuse
Child physical abuse

Case Information
Number of new children seen in 2009: 440
Ages of children served: 0-18

Interagency Partners
Westchester County Dept of Social Services
Westchester County District Attorney's Office
Westchester Medical Center
Westchester Victim Advocacy Services
Westchester Jewish Community Services - Trauma Treatment Center
Mental Health Association

Services Provided or Coordinated
Joint investigations in child sexual abuse
Joint investigations in child physical abuse
On-site forensic interviews
Off-site forensic interviews
On-site medical exams
Mental health evaluations and referrals
Short-term counseling treatment
Long-term counseling treatment
Court prep
Community education
Fellowship training for child abuse pediatrician