Since 1983, the month of April has been declared National Child Abuse Prevention Month. At CornerHouse, our work every day is dedicated to serving children, vulnerable adults and families who may have experienced abuse or neglect. Therefore, we are asking you to prepare for April’s National Child Abuse Prevention Month! So, why is it so important to bring awareness to this event?
Read MorePlease welcome Christy Shannon, our new Chief Executive Officer!
Read MorePlease help us to commemorate the 20th anniversary of National Stalking Awareness Month this January and the inaugural Stalking Awareness Day of Action January 18th, 2024 by learning more about the true criminality of stalking and the devastating impact it has on victims.
Read MoreAlthough some stress and anxiety may be manageable for our children, we do want to be on the lookout for times that we notice our little kids with BIG emotions and our big kids with BIG emotions. Children and adolescents do experience stress and may need some support through change, transitions, and new experiences.
Read MoreAs a parent, caregiver or a trusted adult in a child’s life, it is our responsibility to provide information that children and adolescents need. That sometimes includes information and conversations that may seem scary or uncomfortable.
Read MoreCornerHouse has 2 bills proposed during this legislative session which will help us expand our infrastructure and programming to serve more children. We need your help to get these passed!
Read MoreWe know that many children have been exposed to or witnessed violence in person or technology (on-line, TV or social media). We also know that children may overhear adults discussing gun violence, school shootings and other types of violence. This can cause fear and anxiety for children of all ages including adolescents. Youth who feel unsafe may start to show symptoms of stress.
Read MoreAs a parent, one of our most primal fears is that of not being able to find our child. According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children “stranger” abductions are very rare: 1% of all cases of missing children involve a stranger that “takes” a child.
Read MoreCornerHouse, a Minneapolis child abuse organization, implements abuse prevention programming amidst record demand for services
Read MoreIn honor of Women’s History Month, CornerHouse is highlighting some incredible women who have pioneered our field. First up is the incomparable Anne Lukas Miller!
Read MoreCornerHouse has 2 bills proposed during this legislative session which will help us expand our infrastructure and programming to serve more children. We need your help to get these passed!
Read MoreApril is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Child Advocacy Center CornerHouse announced plans Thursday to expand facilities and services outside Hennepin County to meet an expected surge in child abuse reporting.
Read MoreThe results of this report are alarming. Our children are depending on us.
Everyone in our community must come together to change the trajectory for each one of these children and allow them to be a kid again. Keep reading to understand the gravity of the situation, and how you can help.
Give our families some extra warmth and joy this holiday season by granting a Holiday Wish! For many families at CornerHouse, the holiday season can be a time of added stress and anxiety. You can help ease this burden by providing gifts for a family at CornerHouse!
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