A nonprofit organization, the WCCAC provides a variety of services for children who have experienced physical or sexual abuse, or witnessed domestic abuse or violent crime. WCCAC Director of Community Engagement Tiffany Sturman said the expansion will double the organization’s capacity for investigation services.
Once the building is complete, the WCCAC—located at 1811 SE Inner Loop, Georgetown—will have two medical rooms, six family waiting rooms, six forensic interview rooms and extra office space for staff. The center will also have a community space where organizations and clubs will be invited to meet.
In addition, private outdoor space will be available, giving families, staff and law enforcement a place to get some fresh air and decompress, Sturman said.
“For our community, for the families and for the team working on this, we are able to provide beauty and dignity during some of the hardest hours and days of their lives,” she said. “For us, it’s a real blessing.”
Once the new portion opens, renovations to the existing WCCAC will start.
The cost of the project, including the renovations, new staff and operational costs, is $15.15 million, of which 77% is funded.
