Canopy Center Inc

TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, AND PROMOTE HEALING OF THOSE AFFECTED BY ABUSE, THROUGH THE PROVISION OF CULTURALLY COMPETENT AND DIVERSE PROFESSIONAL, VOLUNTEER AND PEER SERVICES.

THE OASIS PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND/OR GROUP THERAPY TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE. THE OASIS PROGRAM MODEL STRIVES TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE OF EFFECTIVE COPING SKILLS AND IMPROVE FUNCTIONING AT HOME, IN SCHOOL AND IN THE COMMUNITY AND REDUCE/DECREASE SYMPTOMS/IMPACT OF BEHAVIORAL OR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES INCLUDING TRAUMA ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. OASIS SERVES VICTIMS AGES 0 TO 18 WHO HAVE BEEN SEXUALLY ABUSED BY SOMEONE IN A POSITION OF TRUST IN THEIR LIVES, THEIR NON-OFFENDING CAREGIVER(S), SIBLINGS AND OTHERS IN THE VICTIM'S LIFE THAT HAVE BEEN COLLATERALLY AFFECTED BY THE ABUSE. IN 2022, 109 INDIVIDUALS WERE PROVIDED WITH 1,590.97 HOURS OF SERVICE.

CASA OF DANE AND COLUMBIA COUNTIES PROVIDES VOLUNTEER COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES (CASAS) TO CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN ABUSED AND/OR NEGLECTED AND ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OR AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY COURTS. THE GOALS OF THE PROGRAM ARE: 1) THE CHILDREN DEVELOP A TRUSTING RELATIONSHIP WITH A STABLE ADULT WHO CAN ADVOCATE FOR NEEDED SERVICES INCLUDING A SAFE, STABLE HOME. THIS IS DONE THROUGH WEEKLY VISITS, REGULAR REPORTS FILED WITH THE COURT, AND 100% ATTENDANCE AT HEARINGS TO ENSURE A VOICE FOR THE CHILD IN THE COURTROOM. 2) CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO HAVE BEEN ABUSED AND/OR NEGLECTED AND RECEIVE CASA PROGRAMMING AND ADVOCATE SUPPORT BENEFIT FROM A VOLUNTEER WHO IS TRAINED TO WORK WITH THEM ON EDUCATIONAL GOALS, LIFE SKILLS, AND HEALTHY ACTIVITIES. VOLUNTERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE 30 HOURS OF INITIAL ADVOCACY TRAINING (100% MEET THIS OUTCOME) AS WELL AS REGULAR CONTINUING EDUCATION. IN 2022, 105 CHILDREN WERE PROVIDED WITH 2,698.5 HOURS OF SERVICE UTILIZING 63 VOLUNTEERS.

THE PARENT TO CHILD FAMILY INTERACTION PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPERVISED VISITATION SERVICES FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILD IN NEED OF PROTECTIVE SERVICES (CHIPS) CASES. THIS PROGRAM WORKS CLOSELY WITH DCDHS TO PROVIDE SUPERVISED VISITATION SERVICES DURING EVENIGN AND WEEKEND HOURS WHEN THOSE TIME FRAMES WORK BEST FOR A FAMILY, OR WHEN SUPERV ISION IS REQUIRED DURING THOSE HOURS FOR OTHER REASONS. THIS PROJECT ALSO WORKS WITH PARENTS TO HELP THEM UNDERSTAND NORMAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND PARENTING STRATEGIES THAT MAY BENEFIT THEIR FAMILY. THE GOAL IS TO STRENGTHEN A FAMILY SYSTEM AND PROVIDE STABILITY AND POSITIVE CONNECTION THAT CAN LEAD TO THE SAFE REUNIFICATION OF A FAMILY. IN 2022, THE PROGRAM PROVIDED 1,434.48 HOURS OF SERVICE TO 136 INDIVIDUALS AS PART OF 49 FAMILIES.