Children’s Services Summary January 2023
113 Children Served
Child Protective Investigators – Department of Children & Families
31 New investigations of child sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, or neglect initiated by the seven Department of Children and Families investigators located within Gulf Coast Kid’s House
40 Child victims identified in Gulf Coast Kid’s House-based Dept of Children & Families reports.
Child Protection Team – Gulf Coast Kid’s House
52 Children assessed by the Child Protection Team (CPT) based out of GCKH
49 Forensic Medical examinations provided.
Sexual/Physical Abuse Treatment Program – Lutheran Services Florida
150 The number of therapy session attended by children and non-offending caregivers through Lutheran Services Florida
8 Children referred to LSF for treatment in response to sexual/physical abuse.
Demographics of Child Victims
47% Boys; 53% Girls
40% six years or under
35% 7-12 years old 25% 13+ years