Causes: Child Abuse Prevention, Crime & Law, Domestic Violence, Sexual Abuse Prevention

Mission: The mission of Care House is to prevent and reduce the incidence and trauma of child sexual and physical abuse in Macomb County through collaborative, multidisciplinary and effective family-centered activities.

Results: Since 1996, Care House has coordinated over 6,500 child forensic interviews and provided support services to over 8,000 families. All services are provided at no cost to the families we serve.

Target demographics: child victims of sexual and physical abuse

Direct beneficiaries per year: over 800 suspected child victims of abuse and their families; intervening to reduce the trauma associated with the abuse and assisting to help with healing.

Geographic areas served: Macomb County, Michigan

Programs: coordinated child forensic interviews, crisis counseling, trauma-focused therapy, support groups and therapy groups, family advocacy, child safety assessments, access to forensic medical examinations and child abuse prevention and mandated reporter trainings - all at no cost to the families we serve.