Who We Are
Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County (CACRC) is the only agency of its kind serving our community. We were established as a non-profit organization in 2016 and opened our doors for full services in April of 2018. We are accredited nationally by National Children’s Alliance ® and state-wide by Children’s Advocacy Centers™ of Texas.
Our Mission
The Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County is an interagency, multi- disciplinary partnership dedicated to providing intervention, hope and healing for children and families affected by abuse, trauma, and violence, and to the prevention of child abuse through education and training.
Core Values
Wellness
We foster an environment of well-being.
Family
We support every family with humility, compassion, and respect.
Partnership
We prioritize building strong and collaborative relationships with families, partners, and community members.
CACRC Board of Directors
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President Felicia Oliphant, Rockwall County District Attorney’s Office
Vice President Eva Hummel, Manager of Public Affairs, Atmos Energy
Treasurer Kevin Hadawi, Wells Fargo Bank
Secretary Dawn Redig, Owner/Publisher, Blue Ribbon News
Parliamentarian Sheri Starkey-Parks, Chief Human Resource Officer, Southern Methodist University
Past President Rick Carroll, Regional President, Inwood Bank
DIRECTORS
Director David Billings, Mayor, City of Fate
Director Veronica Chancellor, Program Administrator, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Director Donas Cole, President, Baylor Scott & White Lake Pointe
Director Karen Coughlin, Regional GM, Oldham Goodwin Group
Director Kelli Delozier, Rockwall Market President, HomeBank Texas
Director Terry Garrett, Rockwall County Sheriff
Director Alison Hartley, Alison Hartley Consulting
Director Brady Z. Hill, Owner, Brady Z. Hill Agency
Director Madelyn Hill, retired, Mesquite ISD
Director Janet Nichol, City Council Member, Royse City
Director Cindy Tayem, retired, Area Manager, Oncor
Director JJ Villarreal, Superintendent, Rockwall ISD
Director Emeritus Kenda Culpepper, Rockwall County District Attorney
Director Emeritus Cindy Lindley, Soroptimist International
CACRC Leadership Staff
Patricia Mejia
President & CEO
Jennifer Hoskins, LPC- Supervisor
Director of Clinical Services
Farrah Brabson
Director of Community Engagement & Training
Katherene Hough
Director of Development
Tobye Kernan
Director of Operations & Finance
Crystal Richardson
Director of Program Services
Careers and Internships
The Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. Health benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance. Additional benefits include life insurance, short-term disability, paid time off, professional development opportunities and a wellness plan.
Candidates with qualifications outlined in the job description, please send a cover letter and resume to: applicant@rockwallcac.org.
Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.