Five Things You May Not Know About ABC House

This nonprofit member works with children, youth and their families to overcome the crisis of abuse and neglect. Did you know…

1. Established in 1997, ABC House is a Child Abuse Intervention Center (CAIC) offering child abuse assessment, treatment and support services, post-trauma counseling and youth and adult educational programming.
2. ABC House is the only agency in Benton and Linn counties providing forensic evaluations and support services to children whom authorities have received a report or allegation of abuse.
3. The organization’s staff is a multi-disciplinary team working in partnership with local law enforcement agencies, the Department of Health Services (DHS), the District Attorney’s office and many other agencies focused on children’s health and safety.
4. ABC House provides services to over 4,500 people annually, including abuse assessments and medical consultation services to over 600 children each year.
5. More than 50% of ABC House’s funding comes from the community—individuals, businesses, foundations and other funders.

Cascade is proud to feature ABC House, a member that envisions a world in which every child has the opportunity to be happy, healthy and safe.