The Child Advocacy Center Of Grant County, Indiana, Inc.

The Child Advocacy Center of Grant County, Indiana, Inc. is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporate entity located in Marion, Indiana, that specializes in providing victim advocacy services for children and families experiencing traumatic situations. Registered in SAM.gov since January 2016, the organization focuses on supporting children and families through forensic interviews and comprehensive victim support services. As a community development corporation, the center works closely with local judiciary and support systems to provide critical assistance to vulnerable populations.

The organization has consistently received federal grant sub-awards from the Judiciary Courts of the State of Indiana, with documented grant periods spanning from October 2020 to October 2024. These grants primarily support victim advocacy services, where advocates provide immediate and follow-up support to children and families who have undergone forensic interviews. Services include explaining investigative processes, offering referrals to critical resources such as sexual assault treatment centers, counseling, therapy, and assistance with basic needs like housing, clothing, and food. Over the documented grant periods, the center has provided services to between 373 and 510 children and families, offering comprehensive support that ranges from immediate crisis intervention to long-term resource connections. The grant-funded programs focus on ensuring that families receive holistic, compassionate support during potentially traumatic investigative processes, with advocates available both during initial interviews and for subsequent follow-up contact.