Children & Teen Program Highlights

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Age-appropriate support groups with a total child count of 1747.
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Cake jars provided for birthday celebrations.

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Children participated in various outings, including library (summer literacy program), theatre, and park.

Needs Assessment

Navigating the journey to healing requires a clear understanding of each child’s unique needs. Our dedicated advocates specialize in conducting thorough and compassionate needs assessments for children impacted by domestic violence. From transportation solutions that ensure consistent access to educational resources to personalized tutoring that fosters academic growth and reliable child care that offers a safe haven while caregivers rebuild, we leave no stone unturned in our pursuit of holistic support. Recognizing the importance of trauma-informed care, we integrate Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) evaluations, tailoring our approach to each child’s emotional well-being. Our mission is not just to address immediate needs but to pave a path toward a brighter, resilient future.

Building Resiliance

Our children’s advocates have an unwavering commitment to building resiliency in children impacted by domestic violence. Every child possesses a unique inner resilience waiting to be nurtured. Through compassionate guidance and tailored support, we provide a safe haven where young hearts can heal, learn, and thrive. Our carefully curated programs foster emotional intelligence, self-esteem, and coping skills, empowering these young souls to overcome challenges and envision a brighter tomorrow. Together, we’re sowing the seeds of resilience – ensuring that each child’s journey is not defined by their past, but by the boundless potential that lies within.

Let's Get Creative!

Engaging in art, yoga, cooking, crafting, and more isn’t just about creating something beautiful – it’s about cultivating an environment where young hearts can communicate their emotions, fears, and dreams in ways that words often struggle to capture. Through vibrant strokes on a canvas, gentle poses on a yoga mat, and the sizzle of ingredients coming together in a pot, children find an outlet to release pent-up emotions and regain a sense of control. Guided by our talented and caring advocates, with each craft, they stitch together fragments of their shattered worlds, forming a new narrative of strength and resilience. These creative endeavors become vessels of healing, fostering self-expression, self-discovery, and a renewed connection to the world around them. As they explore their talents and immerse themselves in these enriching experiences, children affected by trauma take vital steps towards reclaiming their sense of joy, identity, and a brighter future.

Our Partners

Statewide Spanish Hotline

800-33-HAVEN, Option 2

Contact CFVC’s Multicultural Advocates for assistance with Family Violence Temporary Protective Orders and individualized safety plans.

Contact Us

770-479-1804 ext. 200

Call 800-33-HAVEN, Option 2, today to connect with Multicultural Advocates who can assist you in your search for safety and housing solutions.

Hotline Services

People reaching out to our 24/7 hotlines in English or in Spanish receive the following services:

  • Crisis intervention.
  • Domestic violence education.
  • Individualized safety planning.
  • Referrals to agencies that provide legal, economic self-sufficiency, sexual assault, elder abuse, children’s and other domestic violence shelters for related services.
  • Intake, if space is available at CFVC’s shelter.

Domestic Violence Hotline

770-479-1703

For assistance in Spanish, please call the Statewide Spanish Hotline 1-800-33-HAVEN, option 2.

You’re one call away from getting the help you need.