To Report Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect, Call the Florida Abuse Hotline at 1-800-96ABUSE or 1-800-962-2873.
Our Programs
Kids House has the expertise to treat victims of child abuse and trauma. At our child-friendly facility, Kids House has a group of skilled and trained professionals who provide comprehensive services, which include forensic interviews, medical exams, victim support, and trauma therapy. Through the multidisciplinary approach, Kids House is able to streamline services and reduce the risk of revictimization of the child victim by collaborating with our partners to ensure that child abuse victims and their families have access to support under one roof. Kids House is dedicated to its vision to break the cycle of violence and end child abuse forever.
Child Advocate Program
The Child Advocate Program assists families through the investigation process by ensuring that every child and family that comes to Kids House is supported by and assigned a highly trained Child Advocate. Our Child Advocates provide crisis intervention, resources, and follow-up support.
Child Protection Team
The Child Protection Team (CPT) provides expertise in evaluating allegations of child abuse and neglect. By assessing risk factors and recommending interventions to protect children, they try to help families create a safer environment where possible.
Medical Trauma Program
The Medical Trauma Program provides medical expertise for the investigation and treatment of children suffering from abuse and neglect. Our child-friendly exam rooms, along with the medical staff’s warm and comforting manner, help put child victims at ease while we provide them with the care they need.
Mental Health Program
The Mental Health Program provides trauma therapy to help children heal and overcome the unseen injuries they’ve suffered. Treatment often includes the use of creative arts and play therapy and working with non-offending caregivers.
Our Services
Kids House has the expertise to treat victims of child abuse and trauma. At our child-friendly facility, Kids House has a group of skilled and trained professionals who provide comprehensive services, which include forensic interviews, medical exams, victim support, and trauma therapy. Through the multidisciplinary approach, Kids House is able to streamline services and reduce the risk of revictimization of the child victim by collaborating with our partners to ensure that child abuse victims and their families have access to support under one roof. Kids House is dedicated to its vision to break the cycle of violence and end child abuse forever.
Professional Trainings
We provide community training on various child abuse/neglect topics for health care providers, law enforcement, Guardian Ad Litems, and those involved with Embrace Families and Community Coordinated Care for Children (4C).
Child Abuse Prevention Services
Occasionally, Kids House hosts Parenting Classes, which are offered to equip parents with appropriate tools and skills to care for their children. By ensuring that parents have the skills, knowledge, and resources to take care of their children, we can help prevent child abuse and neglect by strengthening families and communities.