Who We Are

​Heartford House serves as the Child Advocacy Center for Tippecanoe and the surrounding counties. The purpose of Heartford House is to allow children who have been a victim or witness to a crime to participate in a forensic interview with specially trained professionals who are members of a Multi-Disciplinary Team that includes law enforcement, prosecutor's office, child protective services, medical, and mental health. Every aspect of the environment and services provided by Heartford House is structured to attend to the needs of child victims. Our building is designed to create a feeling of security, safety, and privacy. In addition, our process for talking with victims utilizes a proven method which minimizes the secondary trauma that a victim experiences when asked to repeat the details of a crime. In addition, the non-offending caregiver is also provided resources and support from Heartford House staff. In addition to forensic interviews, Heartford House provides community education and outreach to help identify and provide services to victims of child abuse.

"[I appreciate] how friendly the people are. They wanna make sure we are taken care of and have what we need at home. I love how they are here to help you and don't judge and want to know that we have their support"
-parent of child interviewed in Spring 2025

"I appreciate their willingness to listen and validate my feelings as well as those of my children. No one ever wants to be in this position but having kind empathic people helps us face this."
-parent of child interviewed in Spring 2025

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We are thankful for our supporters and partners!

Heartford House Child Advocacy Center does not discriminate in the delivery of services based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation and gender identity.