However, the pandemic and the winter storm have thrown a huge wrench in the life-changing work they do.
In their last fiscal year, DCAC read over 28,000 reports of child abuse in Dallas County involving over 8,000 children. That s the highest number of clients to date.
The state of Texas served 61,000 victims of child abuse in 2020, a three percent rise from the fiscal year 2019.
So why the increase?
Carrie Paschall, DCAC chief investigative and support services officer, said the isolation of COVID-19 has created opportunities for abuse and a decrease in reporting that did not exist prior to the coronavirus pandemic, creating more cases and longer exposure or duration of abuse before a report is made.
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Covenant Children s launches new fundraiser
The Covenant Health Foundation will kick off a two-week community fundraising campaign, Champions for Children, benefitting Covenant Children’s and its care for kids on Wednesday. As the only licensed children’s hospital in West Texas, countless children and families have been impacted through the life-saving care received at Children’s.
With more than 90 individual participating locations, this program will be an opportunity for communities across the South Plains to support this crucial ongoing work. Guests inside participating businesses can give $1 (or more) at checkout to support Covenant Children’s.
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