Our center serves as a voice and an advocate for children throughout Genesee and Shiawassee Counties.

Voices for Children Advocacy Center serves

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Child survivors of abuse and neglect and their families (including human trafficking)

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With prevention for children in Genesee and Shiawassee Counties

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Support for the well-being of the child

Voices for Children is dedicated to reducing the impact of child abuse by educating and empowering children, parents, and the community with knowledge and tools for prevention. Voices for Children Center plays a central role in addressing cases of harm against children and works to interrupt repeated patterns of mistreatment through early-action programs and educational efforts for families and local groups. Voices for Children Center is committed to supporting safe and positive relationships and offers a wide range of services for individuals of all ages who have experienced, or may experience, harm or mistreatment during childhood. Our organization's framework is founded on the principle of building upon individual strengths and utilizes well-established, effective methods to deliver high-quality support and guidance.

All of our expertise are completely free to the family. Voices for children creates a vital link between local partners and survivors of child abuse.

Our Mission

Voices for Children is dedicated to serving child survivors of abuse, and their families, in Genesee and Shiawassee Counties and enhancing the lives of all children trough treatment , education, and by increasing local awareness.

Our Vision

Shining a light so all children are empowered, and all families are thriving.

Our Philosophy

Voices for Children is rooted in a philosophy of empowerment and is actively promoting the growth and success of survivors of child physical and sexual abuse, human trafficking, neglect, and witness to violence. The center is working to mitigate power imbalances between survivors and abusers. This is accomplished through partnership, warm-handoff referrals for additional resources, and education. Voices for Children's clients are treated with respect and services are delivered in thoughtful and intentional ways that uphold survivor dignity. Overcoming obstacles is critical to ensuring survivors successfully connect with the resources and services necessary to make impactful and long-term changes. Fundamental change is achieved as Voices for children partners and brings together a multidisciplinary team of stakeholders to assess and improve systems impacting survivors.

Amp up their Voices

Human Trafficking, child sexual abuse, and exploitation are painful realities to face, and far too common across Genesee and Shiawassee counties. Voices for Children is dedicated to giving survivors high-quality services on their path to healing and justice. With contributions from everyday heroes like you, we can amplify the voices of these survivors. Make a difference with your donation today.

Updated Resource Library!

Browse over 500 titles in Voices for Children's updated resource library, available to families receiving services, as well as our multidisciplinary team. This collection is dedicated to empowering families with access to support and education. Visit our library and search for topics including abuse, body safety, grief & loss, and much more. Call our family coordinators to learn more or reserve a book today.

Meet Daphne - Canine Companion

Say hello to Daphne! She may be the quietest member of our team, but she sure has the loudest "voice" when it comes to bringing comfort to the people we work with in the community. She is our Canine Companion and is so much more than just an adorable 9 year old Black Labrador/Golden Retriever hybrid dog. Daphne is a smile-maker, sadness-taker, joyful-spirit and fearless-friend who loves giving kisses, chasing squirrels, and hunting for sticks.

Daphne joined Voice for Children in 2017 to accompany children in forensic interviews, support groups, court proceedings, medical exams and other events throughout the community. She has touched many lives, comforted several children, and brings incredible happiness to everyone she meets. Be sure to visit with Daphne when you visit Voices for Children. You won't regret it!