We provide the following services:

• A Child-friendly Environment
  The reception area, interviewing and medical exam rooms are designed with children in mind.
• Forensic Interviews with Child Interview Specialists
  Interviewers are specially trained members of a multi-agency interview team.
  
• Interview Observation by Law Enforcement and/or Social Services
  Repetitive interviews are prevented to reduce the child’s trauma.
  
• Medical Exams
  Physical and sexual abuse exams are conducted by physicians and nurses specially trained in adult and child abuse assessments and in conjunction with an overall wellness exam.
  
• Mental Health
  Referrals for appropriate therapy, support groups and other resources are made. Follow-up contact is provided to ensure that the victim’s family’s needs are being met.
  
• Community Education
  Training for law enforcement and the general population as well as for medical, educational, childcare and mental health professionals is offered in collaboration with other agencies. Tours of the Center are available on request.
• Hair Testing (drug exposure)
  This is a non-invasive method of drug testing in which a small sample of a child's hair is collected and analyzed for exposure to drugs. Children exposed to illegal substances are often exposed to violence, neglect, sexual abuse, physical abuse, criminals, and criminal activity. It is designed to aid law enforcement and child protection workers in their investigative process, and is a protective tool for children at risk in abuse environments.
• Family Advocacy
  Our Family Advocate works with the children and families seen at the Center to ensure they have the necessary resources and services to improve their lives including follow-up contact to ensure their needs are being met. The advocate can assist with referrals for appropriate therapy, support groups, and other community resources.

Hours
The Northeast Nebraska Child Advocacy Center is open Monday thru Friday during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. During evening or weekend hours for emergency assistance please call (402) 644-7402 and follow the instructions for emergency cases.

Service Area
Counties in our primary service area include: Antelope, Boone, Boyd, Burt, Cedar, Colfax, Cuming, Dakota, Dixon, Dodge, Holt, Knox, Madison, Nance, Pierce, Platte, Stanton, Thurston, Washington, Wayne. We also provide advocacy services as-needed for other counties.

Staff and Medical Personnel
Linda Miller, Faith Regional ER Director

Mark Zimmerer, Coordinator
(402) 644 – 7402
mazimmerer@frhs.org

Amy Doescher, Team Facilitator
(402) 644-7402
adoescher@frhs.org

Kelli Lowe, Interview Specialist
(402) 644-7402
klowe@frhs.org

Kim Neemeyer, Child Abuse Prevention Specialist
(402) 644-7402
kneemeyer@frhs.org

Christina Rotherham, Family Advocate
(402) 644-7402
crotherha@frhs.org

MEDICAL STAFF
Joe Metcalf, MD
Laurie Baumert, RN
Kristy Jahnke, PA-C
Michelle Niewohner, PA-C