Kristina Lesley wins first-ever award for victim advocacy work with children
Lesley’s work with children in her role as Heartford House’s Victim Advocate was noted as “exemplary”.
Team Building
Heartford House merging with nearby Quinton’s House, marking 20-years of work to stop child abuse
Heartford House has grown up in the last two decades. They started almost by surprise, have made hard funding choices with DCS, and now they’re merging with nearby Quinton’s House.
How to: conduct a forensic interview during a pandemic
Child First and the Zero Abuse Project have established a full document on conducting a pandemic-era forensic interview and defending it in court.
Southwest Ind. CAC Coalition hiring a forensic interviewer / administrative assistant
SWICACC is hiring for a full-time forensic interviewer position and administrative assistant. This position is open until November 8th.
Zoey’s Place in Hancock Co. hiring first Executive Director/VA/Forensic Interviewer
Hours: Full – Time, $65,000.00, No Health Insurance To apply, mail your resume and cover letter before October 25th to: Zoey’s Place CAC 27 American Legion Place Greenfield, IN. 46140 Job Summary As part of the Child Advocacy Center team, the employee in this position is charged with the responsibility of implementing the overall mission … Read more
The CASIE Center celebrates monumental achievements, impactful cases over 25 years of service
South Bend’s The CASIE Center is celebrating 25 years of service.
10,000 kids in 10 years marks a decade of difference for Susie’s Place
“It is always most reaffirming to hear a child say ”thank you“ or ”I feel so much better“ after coming to Susie’s Place. But it makes me even more proud when I hear a child thank one of the forensic interviewers I’ve trained.”
How one Indiana nonprofit achieves stability and depth in their Board of Directors
The failure rate for nonprofits isn’t as high as businesses, which routinely hovers around 70% over three years. But nonprofits face a different set of challenges. When a nonprofit starts and succeeds, it’s often attributable to the tenacity and rigorous leadership of its board.
CACs of Illinois Director Billie Larkin retires, leaves parting thoughts for CACs and Directors
Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois’ Billie Larkin is retiring. “This is the greatest job in the world. I’ve felt that way all the way through.”
Quinton’s House CAC receives new home, new equipment, and gives kids new start in life
Communities around Clinton County come together to quintuple the size and space for Frankfort-based Quinton’s House.