How To Request a Forensic Interview – Open Arms Child Advocacy Center

Referrals for forensic interviews are only accepted from Law Enforcement and Child Protective Services. If you are with one of the above listed agencies, please fill out the online referral form to the best of your ability and we will contact you with available times/dates.

If you are not from one of the above listed agencies, please email Danae Langan at DanaeLangan@openarmscac.org or call 231-787-2978 before making a request.

OUR HOURS HAVE CHANGED! We are currently scheduling interviews on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays of each week. Once we receive an interview request, we will do our best to contact all parties involved within one business day. If you have an emergent need, please email Danae Langan at the email address above.

Please complete the entire form as best as possible. ***If you do not include information for law enforcement and/or availability, this will delay the scheduling of the interview***

If you have any further questions, please contact our Intake coordinator at 231-679-8424. Thank you and we look forward to working with you!

***IF YOU RECEIVE AN ERROR MESSAGE PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL TO CHECK THE STATUS OF THE REFERRAL AS WE HAVE HAD SOME ONGOING ISSUES WITH OUR FORMS. WE ARE WORKING ON THIS AND HOPE TO HAVE THE ISSUE RESOLVED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU!***

What county does the child live in?*
Referral Agency - Lake County*
Referral Agency - Mecosta County*
Referral Agency - Newaygo County*
Referral Agency - Osceola County*
Referral Agency - Other (please list agency and location)*
Referral Name (Include Title)*
Referral Email*
Direct phone number for referral source*
Who else is investigating this case? (name and agency of CPS or LE)*
OACAC is currently conducting forensic interviews on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays at 8:30 am, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm. Please list dates and times Law Enforcement, DHHS, and the family are available. Assigned parties should coordinate their availability prior to submitting the Forensic Interview request. **Please indicate in your narrative if this is an emergency interview and other scheduling arrangements need to be made.**
Child's Name*
First Last
Sex*
Race*
Child's Date of Birth*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Alleged Perpetrator Name*
First Last
Alleged Perpetrator's Date of Birth
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Alleged Perpetrator's Relationship to Child*
Non-offending Caregiver's Name*
First Last
Non-offending Caregiver's Phone Number*
Non-offending Caregiver's Email Address
Non-offending Caregiver's Relation to Child*
Is the caregiver aware of the allegations?*
- Yes
- No
- Unknown
Does the child currently have an IEP?*
- Yes
- No
- Unsure
Does the child have any special needs, require any special accommodations, or are there any other cultural considerations we need to consider?*
Is the caregiver aware we'll be calling to set up the interview?*
- Yes
- No
- Unknown
Summary of Allegations (Include additional children to be interviewed)*

If you suspect abuse or neglect, call 855-444-3911 any time day or night. This toll-free phone number allows you to confidentially report abuse or neglect of any child or adult to the Michigan Department of Human Services. If you’re on the fence about what to do, always err on the side of caution and call. A child’s life may depend on it.