Jacy House Child Advocacy Center

November 15, 2016

In Wayne County, Indiana, the rate of substantiated cases of child abuse and neglect in 2001 exceeded the state average, ...

New mental health services have come to Hendricks County and are already averaging 22 sessions per week

September 6, 2016

Heather Eberth-Teike has become very busy lately providing mental health services to a growing list of children.

Indiana cities and towns finding creative ways to help children and families

August 9, 2016

Lafayette is showing that mayors and councils can have an impact on important causes despite funding reductions.

Appellate Judge Michael Barnes talks duty to children, women, and families

July 26, 2016

Ind. Court of Appeals Judge Michael P. Barnes talks about the responsibilities of a community for women, children, and families.

Revisions to NCA standards a reminder to CACs and communities of new ways to better help kids

July 18, 2016

Jan Dunn could talk all day about positive changes that happen inside Child Advocacy Centers when they become accredited facilities.

Heartford House Child Advocacy Center

June 14, 2016

On a tree lined street in Lafayette, there is a small house named …Heartford House Child Advocacy Center. Opened in ...

Beth Olson is helping define the “advocacy” in “child advocacy center”

June 2, 2016

Victim advocacy isn’t a totally new concept. It’s about ensuring there’s support for all families as they navigate new and often onerous systems and bureaucracies after disclosure of abuse.

From interviewee to interviewer, one CFAC director shares her unthinkable story of abuse and recovery

April 14, 2016

Few CACs likely know exactly what a child is feeling, or precisely what impact they’re having on young lives. Julie Reed, however, is keenly aware.

In Southwest Indiana, a multi-jurisdiction coalition comes together to tell children, “We care”

March 17, 2016

In southwest Indiana, 7 counties have come together for the benefit of children in their community. Working against a growing caseload, tough geography, and minimal resources, Tammy Lampert is telling kids, "we care".

The Meridian Health Services Child Advocacy Center (CAC) of Muncie, Indiana

February 25, 2016

The Meridian Health Services Child Advocacy Center (CAC), located in Muncie, at the Suzanne Gresham Center, offers interviews and investigations of children who have experienced abuse.

Carolyn Hahn of The CASIE Center, an Experiment in Co-Location of MDT

January 28, 2016

After an ambitious plan and admirable fundraising efforts, the CASIE Center has been pioneering a unique layout for co-locating multidisciplinary team (MDT) members over the past two years.