Pediatrics
Child Protection Team
About Us
The USF Health Child Protection Team provides medical, psychological and psychosocial assessments to children who are victims of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. The purpose of these assessments is to assist the Department of Children and Families and law enforcement in their investigation of the alleged abuse and to provide recommendations to minimize the risk of re-abuse. The Team, who is housed at Mary Lee's House at 2806 N. Armenia Avenue in Tampa, is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The Child Protection Team uses a multidisciplinary approach for the evaluation and treatment of the abused and neglected child and family. The Team acts as a resource to primary investigators of allegations of abuse.
Contact Us
Child Protection Team
Please call (813) 250-6671
To Report Abuse (24-hour access): Call:1-800-96-ABUSE / (1-800-962-2873)
Health Care Providers and Staff
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Jayson Caines
Jayson CainesAssistant Director -
Mi'Chael Carter
Mi'Chael CarterStaff Assistant -
Julie Nadkarni, APRN
Julie Nadkarni, APRNLead APRN -
Bettina Haynes, APRN
Bettina Haynes, APRN -
Jennifer Santana, APRN
Jennifer Santana, APRN -
Ashley Thompson
Ashley ThompsonCase Coordinator -
Elena Contreras
Elena ContrerasCase Coordinator -
Deanna Connors
Deanna ConnorsCase Coordinator -
Erica Diaz
Erica DiazCase Coordinator -
Krystal Whitney
Krystal WhitneyCase Coordinator