Partnerships

The Children’s Assessment Center (CAC) partners with 60 agencies to provide a comprehensive, coordinated response to child sexual abuse victims in Harris County. These partnerships include law enforcement, medical and mental health professionals, nonprofits, and governmental entities, working together to investigate cases, provide support services, and minimize trauma for children and families.

Law Enforcement Agencies

These agencies collaborate on investigations, ensuring justice and protection for child victims.

Federal & Regional Law Enforcement

  • Federal Bureau of Investigation
  • Homeland Security Investigations
  • United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Texas
  • Texas Department of Public Safety

County Law Enforcement

  • Harris County Sheriff’s Office
  • Harris County Constable Precincts 1–6

Municipal Police Departments

  • Baytown Police Department
  • Bellaire Police Department
  • Deer Park Police Department
  • Friendswood Police Department
  • Galena Park Police Department
  • Hedwig Village Police Department
  • Houston Police Department
  • Humble Police Department
  • Jacinto City Police Department
  • Jersey Village Police Department
  • Katy Police Department
  • La Porte Police Department
  • Lakeview Police Department
  • Memorial Village Police Department
  • Nassau Bay Police Department
  • Pasadena Police Department
  • Seabrook Police Department
  • South Houston Police Department
  • Southside Place Police Department
  • Spring Valley Police Department
  • Stafford Police Department
  • Tomball Police Department
  • Webster Police Department
  • West University Police Department

Independent School District (ISD) Police Departments

These departments provide security and investigative support within school communities.

  • Aldine ISD Police Department
  • Alief ISD Police Department
  • Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Police Department
  • Goose Creek ISD Police Department
  • Houston ISD Police Department
  • Katy ISD Police Department
  • Klein ISD Police Department
  • Pasadena ISD Police Department
  • Spring Branch ISD Police Department
  • Spring ISD Police Department

Specialized Task Forces

  • Houston Metro Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force

Governmental & Legal Agencies

These agencies provide legal support, forensic expertise, and child welfare services.

  • Harris County Attorney’s Office
  • Harris County District Attorney’s Office
  • Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences
  • Harris County Juvenile Probation Department
  • Harris County Domestic Relations Office
  • Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

Medical & Mental Health Partners

These institutions provide medical care, forensic examinations, and mental health services to child abuse victims.

  • Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children’s Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Healthcare System

Nonprofit & Community Organizations

These organizations offer advocacy, victim support, education, and prevention programs.

  • Child Advocates, Inc.
  • Communities In Schools, Houston Inc.
  • Crime Stoppers of Houston
  • Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
  • Houston Area Women’s Center
  • Texas Center for the Missing