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<br /> y ~ . <br /> Friends o, .ee Children's Advocacy Center of ~ ast Hawaii <br /> requests to insure that other available funding sources have not been overlooked. <br /> If there happens to be an emergency situation, or if we determine that a request <br /> does not meet other agency regulations, we fill the request. Whenever possible, <br /> we search for donations of goods or services from the business community <br /> before items are purchased, thus stretching every dollar to insure that we help as <br /> many kids as possible. <br /> We are distributing copies of several thank you letters we have received <br /> from children and agencies who were beneficiaries of these services from our <br /> Client Special Needs fund during the past year-as well as a case history that <br /> illustrates the nature of the support our organization gives to children. Our <br /> client's needs are constantly changing and vary from child to child. Meeting the <br /> needs of children who are victims of child abuse is absolutely crucial to the <br /> healing process. Our Client Special Needs Fund assists in the following types of <br /> situations: <br /> • We continue to provide transportation assistance in the form of discounted gas <br /> coupons to families living in rural areas who must travel to Hilo for counseling <br /> and treatment. It is critical for children to be able to get to therapy. <br /> • We will also provide funds for treatment if a child's family or other agencies no <br /> longer have access to funds. <br /> • Educational support is another aspect of the Client Special Needs Fund. We <br /> continue to provide school supplies, school pictures, or a prom dress as <br /> necessary for abused children who view the lack of these things as indicators <br /> that they are different. For victims of abuse, especially sexual abuse, not being <br /> different at school is very critical to self esteem. <br /> ~3H 9/9] D4NPo\SERViCE\CAC\C~ytasl2) -2~ <br /> <br />