For more than a decade, Kids House has been a safe and caring place where child victims of abuse can find compassionate care and healing. In our last fiscal year, Kids House helped heal 2,256 children.
Our Mission
Our mission is to prevent child abuse and to aid child abuse victims and families by providing coordinated services in a safe, child-friendly environment from report and investigation through treatment and resolution.
Our Work
In collaboration with all agencies of law enforcement, the state attorney's office, medical personnel, child protection professionals, social workers, and licensed mental health counselors, we are working to break the cycle of violence so often seen with incidents of child abuse and neglect.
Kids House's team approach in dealing with child abuse allows for all involved agencies and victims to come together at one single facility, working together on a complete investigation. This includes case history, sharing information and ideas, carrying through to assist with prosecution and then determining the best course to provide emotional and psychological well-being for the child and family.
Further trauma and distress is tremendously reduced for the child using this unique approach. Agencies are all present and able to work together effectively and efficiently at a single-site location which ultimately reduces the need for a child to repeat their story over and over again.
Further trauma and distress is tremendously reduced for the child using this unique approach. Agencies are all present and able to work together effectively and efficiently at a single-site location which ultimately reduces the need for a child to repeat their story over and over again.
Our Children's Advocacy Center
Our facility, named in honor of the Wayne M. Densch Charitable Trust, Inc. is a warm, friendly environment where the needs of children come first. As soon as they walk in the door, children are invited to explore the playroom, located right in the lobby. There is also an outdoor playground and toys for all ages. Books, movies, and crafts are accessible and encouraged in an effort to make the children feel as comfortable as possible through their ordeal. The interview rooms are decorated with lively murals to be inviting and kid-friendly, while being equipped with advanced video and audio recording devices to gather the best possible evidence for use at trial. Even the medical exam rooms are decorated with cheerful themes to calm and delight children of all ages. View photos of our facility. If you are interested in a tour of our facility, please contact us at 407-324-3036.
Our Staff
Kids House is privileged to be staffed with the best and brightest individuals. Their compassion and dedication is apparent in everything they do. Through a partnership with Florida Hospital, Kids House provides a Physician Assistant and an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner who conduct forensic medical exams. Kids House is also the home of the Seminole County Child Protection Team, staffed with Case Coordinators who are specially trained in interviewing children about their abuse. Additionally, on staff are the Executive Director, Director of Operations, Development Coordinator, Child Advocate Crisis Intervention Specialists, Mental Health Therapists, Child Advocates, Family Advocates, Quality Assurance Director, Development Director, Grants Manager, student interns, and community volunteers.
Our Programs
The philosophy at Kids House is to treat the "whole child" in an abusive situation. Targeted programs range widely from Prevention and Community Awareness to assistance in prosecution of the child's abuser.
- Child Advocate Program
- Mental Health Program
- Child Protection Team Program
- Medical Trauma Program
- Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Program
- Training Program
- Case Tracking Program
- Special Events Outreach Program
Our Funding
We are a not for profit 501(c) 3 organization. Kids House is registered with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services as required by the "Solicitation of Contributions Act." File #SC-09573/LD.
Funding for Kids House is through grants, corporate and individual donations, fund raising projects, and other sources. Without funding support from the community, Kids House would not be able to operate and meet the needs of abused children and their families in Seminole County.
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING 1-800-435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA
