The Childrens Place

The Childrens Place is a non-profit organization located in Wasilla, Alaska, dedicated to supporting and protecting children who have experienced abuse and neglect. Registered in SAM.gov since April 2, 2019, the organization has been a critical resource in the Mat-Su Valley region for over 24 years, providing comprehensive services to child abuse victims. With a focus on child advocacy, The Childrens Place operates the region's only child advocacy center, offering a child-friendly environment for addressing sensitive cases of abuse and providing essential support services.

Through federal grant awards, The Childrens Place has consistently received funding from key federal agencies, including the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Their primary grant-funded services include forensic interviews, medical exams, mental health counseling, and family advocacy support for child abuse victims. The organization has received significant federal grants, such as a $2 million Congressional Directives program award to expand its facility and behavioral health program, and a cooperative agreement from OJJDP to enhance children's advocacy center services in Alaska. They have also been the recipient of multiple sub-grants from state-level entities like the Alaska Department of Public Safety and the Alaska Department of Health, focusing on enhanced services for children's advocacy, victim services, and direct support for children who have experienced sexual violence. These grants consistently aim to increase coverage, capacity, and quality of support services for child abuse victims across the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.