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Providing Safety, Justice, and Healing for Youth and their Families
 

Where healing begins

For 35 years, CornerHouse has stood as a place of safety, healing, and hope for children and families impacted by child abuse. Founded in 1989 at the inception of the Children’s Advocacy Center model, we have guided families through the disclosure, investigation, and legal processes with compassion and expertise. In addition, CornerHouse trains professionals across the country in best practices for responding to child abuse and delivers prevention education that empowers communities to stop abuse before it begins.

 
 
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Forensic Interviewing

Led by highly trained professionals specializing in child development, trauma‑informed practices, and evidence‑based techniques. These interviews provide a safe, supportive space where children can share their experiences in their own words, at their own pace. The goal is to empower youth to tell their stories while minimizing additional stress or trauma, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.

Advocacy

Delivering immediate and ongoing advocacy for non‑offending caregivers, offering crisis intervention, legal system navigation, safety planning, and access to vital resources. These services ensure families have the support they need to navigate difficult circumstances, reduce stress, and foster stability during the healing process.

Mental Health

Individual therapy for children, including play therapy and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, as well as support groups for kids, adolescents and caregivers. These services help families process trauma and take meaningful steps toward healing. 

Training

Equipping child welfare professionals, law enforcement, and community members with the skills to recognize, respond to, and prevent abuse. Through globally recognized training, we strengthen the capacity of those on the front lines to protect children, reduce trauma, and build safer communities.

How Children and Caregivers Come to CornerHouse

Children are referred to CornerHouse primarily through law enforcement, child protection services, and medical professionals when there are allegations or concerns of abuse.

Families themselves do not initiate forensic interviews directly; instead, referrals come from agencies responsible for investigating child abuse and ensuring safety.

Once a child has participated in a forensic interview, caregivers meet with CornerHouse advocates who provide immediate support, guidance, and resources.

Through this process, families may be connected to mental health services such as individual therapy, play therapy, trauma‑focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and support groups for adolescents and caregivers.

Ways to Support

donate

Your generous support helps us provide safety & stability to children who have experienced abuse.

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Volunteer

Volunteering at CornerHouse is hands-on, educational, and rewarding.

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winter clothing drive

Join us in wrapping our community in warmth by donating NEW coats, gloves, hats, and boots to help kids stay cozy all winter long.

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14K+

children impacted

We’ve provided forensic interviews for over 14,000 people.

36

Years of service

CornerHouse has been a part of the Children’s Advocacy field since the very beginning.

1,102

sessions in 2024

Mental Health Therapy Sessions provided in 2024.

50K+

thousand professionals trained

In the CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol™, including learners from all 50 states and 22 countries.