History
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In 1998, the members of Tippecanoe Child Abuse Prevention Council (TCAP) became aware of a need to improve interviewing children who have been victims of child abuse. After many meetings and long discussions, a multidisciplinary team (MDT) came together to form a child advocacy center. Funding was secured and members of the team were trained. In April 2000, members of TCAP and the MDT succeeded in their efforts to open a child advocacy center in Tippecanoe County and Heartford House was established.
In the fall of 2010, the Advisory Board for Heartford House voted to become its own entity. Heartford House, Inc. was established in Lafayette, Indiana and a founding Board of Directors was created in December of that year. Since then, we have increased the number of counties we serve from just Tippecanoe County to Benton, Carroll, Fountain, Montgomery, Warren, and White counties. Services have also expanded from serving only children who experienced sexual abuse to any child who has been a victim or witness to a violent crime. Our staff began as one part-time employee and has since expanded to include an Executive Director, a Program Director, 2 Forensic Interviewers and an Advocate. |
First location generously provided by Franciscan Health
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Our second location on 36th St
In May 2017, we relocated from Hartford St to a new facility on North 36th Street, which provided an opportunity to double square footage and improve our ability to serve children, families, and teams. In October of 2023, we relocated once again to a new facility on Farabee Court which tripled our square footage from the second location. This new facility has helped us accommodate the growing need for our organization in these communities.
In October 2020, Heartford House expanded our services by inheriting a facility in Clinton County called Quinton’s House. Quinton’s House now operates as our satellite facility. This addition not only provided a second location for forensic interviews and advocacy, but allowed us the opportunity to continue to create new partnerships. Quinton’s House is partnered with United Way of Clinton County.
In October 2020, Heartford House expanded our services by inheriting a facility in Clinton County called Quinton’s House. Quinton’s House now operates as our satellite facility. This addition not only provided a second location for forensic interviews and advocacy, but allowed us the opportunity to continue to create new partnerships. Quinton’s House is partnered with United Way of Clinton County.
