About
Brazoria County Alliance
for Children
Administrative Staff
Kristi Hawkins
Executive Director
Andrea Elliott
Assistant Director
Program Staff
Jennifer Vrana
Program Director
Jerry Lyons
Partner Relations Director
Mindy Griffin
Community Engagement Coordinator
Danielle Perrin
Counselor
Leah Nunley
Senior Forensic Interviewer
Natalie Briers
Forensic Interviewer
Maria Zarate
Multidisciplinary Coordinator
Madison Samis
Family Advocate
Brittany Stevens
Intake and Support Associate
Shelby Koffler
Family Advocate
MaKenna Powell
Family Advocate
Our Promise
BCAC will provide all necessary services to let a child recover from the effects of trauma as a result of child abuse and put her/him on a path towards a full, productive and happy life. The initial focus is on crisis intervention and management, but BCAC’s added value is delivered in the form of hope and healing through therapy. A consistent demonstration of unyielding and uncompromised integrity in support of carrying out our mission and in the delivery of services.
Our History
Historically, when responding to reports of child abuse and neglect, numerous problems have been encountered, including excessive interviews of child victims, development of physical evidence and lack of communication among involved agencies and individuals. Having recognized these issues, Brazoria County developed a cooperative team approach to the investigation of child abuse and neglect. Beginning in October of 2004, the first child was interviewed at Brazoria County Alliance for Children. B.C.A.C. staff work with representatives from Child Protective Services, the police departments, the sheriff’s office, the district attorney’s office, medical personnel, therapists and other community service agencies, who comprise a team of experts designed to review cases of children who have been abused and determine if there is enough evidence to pursue prosecution against the alleged perpetrator. This is an important component as it brings justice to children who have been traumatized by abuse. B.C.A.C. provides a warm, home -like, neutral environment for children who are brought here for the interview process upon an outcry of alleged abuse or neglect.
