The Child Advocacy Center (CAC) was selected entirely by the staff of the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The recognition is for advocates working to provide emotional support, guidance, and more to those affected by trauma.
The Indiana Chapter of National Children’s Alliance Board of Directors is thrilled to introduce Kim Olesker as the Chapter’s new Executive Director, effective January 1, 2026. Olesker began working with the Chapter on September 20, 2025 for a transition period through the end of 2025. Her hiring comes as founding Chapter Director Jan Lutz retires … Read more
Child and teen victims of crime face unique challenges and a slew of questions before court dates and hearings. Who are the people in the courtroom? What are they there for? Will I have to see the person who hurt me? What should I wear? What’s court like? To help answer these questions and others … Read more
Pat Smallwood and the Dr. Bill Lewis Center CAC in Fort Wayne are marking multiple milestones in 2025.
Two Indiana CACs have expanded their in-house medical exam services. See inside and how they’re making a big impact.
Sylvia’s CAC continues to live up to their namesake’s historical significance in abuse protection.
After new requirements were enacted in Kentucky in 2024, Louisville, Kentucky-based Family and Children’s Place CAC made the difficult decision to vacate their CACs across the Ohio River in Jeffersonville and New Albany, Indiana. But not before handing the keys to Corydon-based Comfort House CAC. Now, Comfort House is re-opening — and preserving — a … Read more
This year, Carolyn Hahn Kremer is retiring from her role as Executive Director of The CASIE Center in South Bend and her long-time leadership work with the Indiana Chapter of NCA. Carolyn’s volunteer work with the Junior League and her career in child advocacy spans a quarter century and has forever changed the trajectory of … Read more
Frank and Linda Reich’s kNot Today public charity has awarded over $1M to abuse and prevention education efforts across the US, and Indiana has benefited.
When Kristine Cordts, Executive Director of Holly’s House Child Advocacy Center in Evansville began the lengthy process of National Children’s Alliance accreditation, she and her staff expected a lot of close interaction with the Board of Directors. But they had no idea how well it would prepare them for the future. “We began the accreditation … Read more