WHY SHOULD THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SUPPORT A PARTICULAR MODEL OF CARE?
• Why would the state not give its support to a nationally proven model which is fiscally sound and ensures accountability? • The CAC model first meets the needs of children, but in fact meets the needs of children, families and the state. ARE CAC’S NEW TO SOUTH CAROLINA? • No. The first Center in South Carolina was established in 1982. There are currently 11 centers providing services and six emerging centers. • Fully operational, accredited Centers in: Columbia, Charleston, Florence, Spartanburg • Providing services and in the accreditation process: Lancaster, Greenville, Beaufort • Providing services but not yet in the process: Anderson, Greenwood, Lexington, Conway • Emerging centers in Aiken, Orangeburg, York, Kershaw, Dorchester, Sumter • The SC Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers is working with centers to move forward toward full accreditation in the National Children’s Alliance I HAVE HEARD THAT PATIENTS MUST FREQUENTLY WAIT WEEKS FOR A MEDICAL EXAM. • While it is true that
