Yakima County Courthouse
128 N 2nd St., Room #103
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 574-1288
CACYakima@co.yakima.wa.us
Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-5pm
Visit our FAQs page for answers to the most common questions we receive.
Address
Yakima County Courthouse
128 N. 2nd St., Room #103
Yakima, WA 98901
Connections
Responds to reports of child abuse, investigates the allegations in conjunction with DCYF, and makes arrests when appropriate.
1 of 9 DCYFResponds to reports of child abuse, investigates the allegations in conjunction with law enforcement, and works to ensure children are safe.
2 of 9 Deputy Prosecuting AttorneyReviews cases with members of Multidisciplinary Team to guide the child abuse investigations, determines whether prosecution in criminal court is appropriate, and prepares cases for trial.
3 of 9 Victim/Witness AdvocateProvides Children and their families/caregivers with support and education about the investigation and criminal justice process, and linkage to community resources.
4 of 9 Medical ProviderProvides evidence-based and trauma focused mental health treatment to children who have experienced abuse or other traumatizing events.
6 of 9 Forensic InterviewerInterviews children who may have experienced abuse, following Washington State Child Interview Guidelines based on the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) investigative interview protocol.
7 of 9 MDT CoordinatorQuestions that will be asked when you call
1. The name, address and age of the child.
2. The name and address of the child’s parent, guardian or other persons having custody of the child.
3. The nature and extent of the abuse or neglect.
4. Any evidence of previous incidences.
5. Any other information which may be helpful in establishing the cause of the child’s abuse or neglect and the identity of the perpetrator.
You do not need to have all of the above information when you call to make a report, but the more accurate information you can provide, the better equipped the offices will be to assess the child’s risk.
What will happen next?
Every case is different. Some cases may trigger an immediate law enforcement response and others will become cases handled by Child Protective Services. In many cases, a report will initiate a coordinated response from the CAC’s team of professionals.
