Who We Are
Mission
To partner with families, communities, and systems - entrusted with the safety of children, youth and vulnerable adults - to reduce trauma and end abuse.
Vision
SAFE CHILDREN, THRIVING FAMILIES, SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITIES
Values
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We recognize each person’s journey is unique. We provide trauma-responsive services by listening attentively and holding empathy to deliver individualized care.
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We believe that diversity, equity, and access are crucial elements in providing meaningful services for our clients and community, and we are committed to being a welcoming and trusted resource for all.
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We harness the collective strengths and expertise of partners and communities near and far to achieve the best possible justice and safety outcomes for survivors and families.
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We are dedicated to following evidence-informed practices in our field, working with a deep sense of responsibility to provide services and support for one another with the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and confidentiality.
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We are bold. We seek solutions, expand our knowledge, and share our expertise to improve the ways we serve and support our clients and partners.
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We evoke the potential for growth and support, hope and healing, for those we serve.
History
Founded in 1989 at the inception of the Children’s Advocacy Center model, CornerHouse was created to provide a safe, child‑centered space for children and families impacted by abuse. As one of the first centers of its kind, CornerHouse pioneered the CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol™, which has since become a nationally and internationally recognized standard. For more than 35 years, we have stood as a trusted place of safety, healing, and hope for thousands of children and families.
Purpose
CornerHouse exists to reduce trauma, end abuse, and strengthen communities. We do this by:
Providing forensic interviews, advocacy, and therapeutic services for children, adolescents, and caregivers
Offering prevention education that empowers communities to stop abuse before it begins
Training child welfare professionals, law enforcement, and community members nationwide to recognize and respond effectively to abuse
At the heart of our work is the Child First Philosophy — ensuring that the needs of each child or vulnerable adult are always the highest priority. Through compassion, expertise, and collaboration, CornerHouse helps children find their voice, families find support, and communities build safer futures.
2024 Impact Report
Explore our impact over the last year and see how we were able to serve more children, adolescents, and families on their journey to healing.
In 2023, we made significant strides and achieved great things in response to community need!