Sylvia’s Child Advocacy Center in Boone County may have one of those most recognized namesakes in the world. The CAC Started in 2010 in honor of Sylvia Likens, who, in October 1965, died from what one Indiana Sheriff called “Indiana’s most terrible crime.” Then 16, Likens died after prolonged, sustained abuse, neglect, and torture at … Read more
After new requirements were enacted in Kentucky in 2024, Louisville, Kentucky-based Family and Children’s Place CAC made the difficult decision to vacate their CACs across the Ohio River in Jeffersonville and New Albany, Indiana. But not before handing the keys to Corydon-based Comfort House CAC. Now, Comfort House is re-opening — and preserving — a … Read more
This year, Carolyn Hahn Kremer is retiring from her role as Executive Director of The CASIE Center in South Bend and her long-time leadership work with the Indiana Chapter of NCA. Carolyn’s volunteer work with the Junior League and her career in child advocacy spans a quarter century and has forever changed the trajectory of … Read more
Frank and Linda Reich’s kNot Today public charity has awarded over $1M to abuse and prevention education efforts across the US, and Indiana has benefited.
When Kristine Cordts, Executive Director of Holly’s House Child Advocacy Center in Evansville began the lengthy process of National Children’s Alliance accreditation, she and her staff expected a lot of close interaction with the Board of Directors. But they had no idea how well it would prepare them for the future. “We began the accreditation … Read more
Kids Talk CAC in Anderson, Indiana, is celebrating 10 years of service in 2024. The team reflects on the remarkable stability and work they’ve done to change their community.
The following report summarizes the activities of the Indiana Chapter in 2020 and 2021. While the Chapter’s annual report is typically reflective of one year, this is a combined report due in part to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Five Indiana CACs are being formally re-accredited by the National Children’s Alliance for their service to children and families.
Eight Indiana child advocacy centers are either moving soon, expanding, or have recently moved operations to a new location.
It was pushing eleven o’clock at night and despite the mental strain on everyone, Mallory Stevenson and the rest of the team at the Randolph County CAC knew everyone did something right.