What Services are Offered by CPT?
The Child Protective Team offers consultation services through both phone and immediate in-person emergency assistance, available 24/7. We serve eight counties: Duval, Nassau, Baker, Clay, St. Johns, Putnam, Flagler, and Volusia.
Upon Acceptance of a referral from the Department of Children and Families or law enforcement, the Child Protection Team may provide one or more of the following services:
- Medical diagnosis and evaluation
- Nursing assessment
- Child and family assessments
- Multidisciplinary staffing
- Psychological and psychiatric evaluations
- Specialized and forensic interviews
- Expert court testimony
- Training for child protection investigators and other community providers of child welfare services
- Training for emergency room staff and other medical providers in the community
Jay’s Closet
Jay’s closet is named in honor of Jay M. Whitworth, M.I., a dedicated physician who pioneered the idea of multi-disciplinary Child Protection Teams in Florida. Dr. Whitworth recognized the need to have snacks, clothing, and personal items available for the children seen at CPT. New clothing of all sizes – for boys and girls, from XXXXS to XXXXL – are kept on hand in case a child’s clothing is secured by law enforcement personnel as forensic evidence, particularly in sexual abuse cases.
Jay’s Closet Needs List
- Juice drink boxes
- Small bottles of water
- Goldfish crackers
- Applesauce
- Travel size toiletries
- Toothbrushes
- Panties and underwear (boys and girls – all sizes)
- Diapers (all sizes)
- New clothing (boys and girls, all sizes XXXXS – XXXXL.)
- Movies (DVD only)
- Books for the lobby (hardback and coloring)
- Coloring Utensils
