Safety Protection and Healing
Voices of Courage is a nationally accredited child advocacy center (CAC) serving children and families throughout Northwest Missouri. We respond, along with members of our Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to allegations of child sexual, physical and other types of abuse or trauma in any of the 9 counties we serve. Those counties include Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Clinton, DeKalb, Gentry, Holt, Nodaway and Worth counties.
The goal of Voices of Courage is to ensure that children who disclose abuse are not further victimized by the very system designed to protect them. Our services include: Forensic Interviews, Child Therapy, Child & Family Advocacy, Prevention Education and utilizing the Multi-Disciplinary Team approach to these cases.
Order Voices of Courage Shirts Anytime!
You can support Voices of Courage and help raise awareness about child abuse prevention by purchasing a shirt! Just click the “Order Here” button at left. Check out all the styles and color options there!
A big thanks to B’s Tees and Embroidery for setting up these items in our online store! Keep your eyes open for more items in the store as varieties and styles change throughout the year. Your purchase helps support Voices of Courage and the programs we provide to children throughout Northwest Missouri. (You can find us on the B’s Tees page or click Order Here above.)
2024 Parent Support and Education Schedule is now available!
If you are a parent of a child who has experienced trauma, please join us for free classes that will help guide you through this uncertain time. The first session of the year will begin Thursday, February 15. Get the schedule here.
We help parents and caregivers:
- Learn and understand better ways to connect with the child in your care
- Reduce the stress, arguing and misunderstandings between you and your child
- Avoid power struggles
- Understand why and how trauma affects your child’s behaviors
- And much more
TOTAL Children Served in Northwest Missouri in September 2024
Our therapists provided 134 therapy sessions
We conducted 34 forensic interviews to children from Northwest Missouri and surrounding area.
Our advocate met with 56 children and family members for help with services.
Our Outreach Coordinator provided training to 52 adults in both Darkness to Light and Mandated Reporter trainings.
Children interviewed about allegations of abuse through September 2024
370
Children and adults trained in Child Abuse Prevention Education through September 2024
1,401
Number of FREE therapy sessions provided through September 2024
795
Our Mission
Responding to child abuse through a team approach to prevent further trauma to children by providing a safe environment for them to disclose abuse and through public education to achieve a better community in which children can thrive.
Voices of Courage is accredited by the following entities:
GUIDESTAR
