Our Mission:

Prescott House Child Advocacy Center’s mission is to restore hope and reduce trauma for child victims of abuse by providing comprehensive services that promote healing and prevent future harm.

To understand the role of a Children’s Advocacy Center, it helps to imagine the experience through the eyes of a child. After something frightening or confusing has happened, a child may be surrounded by unfamiliar adults, asked difficult questions, and expected to talk about experiences they may not fully understand or have the words to explain. For a child and family already facing a difficult time, navigating multiple agencies and systems can feel overwhelming. 

Prescott House provides a better way.

When a child walks through our blue door, they enter a warm, child-friendly place created especially for them. They meet with one specially trained forensic interviewer who takes the time to build trust, listen, and allow the child to share what happened in their own words and at their own pace. Members of the multidisciplinary team observe from another room, reducing the need for the child to tell their story again and again.

While the child is being heard, their family is being supported, too. Our advocates help caregivers understand what comes next, connect families with resources, and make sure they know they are not navigating the journey alone. Therapy, medical referrals, advocacy, and ongoing support are available to help each family move forward.

At Prescott House, children are surrounded by people who listen, believe in their strength, and help create a path toward healing and hope.