Care Coordination Resource Guide

The Care Coordination Resource Guide is your comprehensive source for understanding how Care Coordination Teams (CCTs) and Children’s Advocacy Center Multi-Disciplinary Teams (CAC MDTs) work together to support and protect children and youth at risk of exploitation or trafficking. This guide details the collaborative efforts of various stakeholders, including Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteers, who play a crucial role in advocating for youth in foster care — an at-risk group for trafficking.

Through CCTs and CAC MDTs, which integrate services from medical professionals, law enforcement and advocacy groups, the guide outlines strategies for effective collaboration and information sharing. The Texas Model for Care Coordination aims to provide a seamless continuum of care, while CAC MDTs focus on criminal investigations, forensic interviews and therapeutic services. By fostering strong relationships and local agreements, CASA programs and other community partners can enhance their advocacy efforts, ensuring that every child survivor receives the tailored, trauma-informed support they need. Explore how your local program can engage with these teams to contribute to a holistic, survivor-centered approach to combating child trafficking.