Child Advocacy Services

Power House Child Advocacy Center

We protect children who have suffered sexual and physical abuse by bringing together a caring team of agencies and professionals involved in the investigation and intervention process, including law enforcement, child protective services, medical professionals, and advocates, all in one location. Our facility and programs are designed to reduce the risk of additional trauma, limit the need to navigate a confusing system across multiple locations, and help children and their non-offending family members through the healing process.

Please note: our Power House Child Advocacy Center is not a walk-in facility. Each case of child abuse must be reported to your local police department or DFCS Child Protective Services (855-GACHILD) to be referred to us.

How It Works

THE POWER HOUSE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER is built around our whole healing approach. We provide a safe, supportive place and a single point of contact for children who have experienced abuse and their non-offending family members.

Our team is available 24/7 to help address immediate safety concerns, physical injuries, and emotional needs while creating a supportive environment for the child to begin the healing process.

Children are able to share their experience in a forensic interview with a specially trained team member. Professionals involved in the child’s safety, health, and investigation may observe from a separate room, helping reduce the need for the child to repeat their story multiple times.

Our on-staff Forensic Nurse Examiner can provide a specialized medical exam to assess injuries, collect evidence when appropriate, and help reassure the child and family about the child’s physical health and well-being.

An advocate meets each family at the beginning of the process and remains a consistent source of support throughout their time with us. Advocates help families understand what to expect, connect with needed services and therapy, navigate DFCS or other agency involvement, and make sure they have the support they need as they work toward whole healing.

Services

Advocacy: Compassionate support for children and non-offending caregivers throughout the investigation, recovery, and healing process.

Forensic Interviews: Specialized, child-friendly interviews that allow children to share their experiences in a safe, supportive environment.

Forensic Medical Exams: Non-invasive medical examinations to assess health concerns, document findings, and support children’s well-being.

Multidisciplinary Team Coordination: Collaboration among law enforcement, child protective services, medical professionals, and other partners to coordinate care and investigations.

Prevention: Community education and training to recognize, prevent, and respond to child abuse.

Trauma-Focused Therapy and Crisis Counseling: Specialized counseling to help children and families process trauma and begin healing.

Additional Assistance

24-hour Crisis Hotline & Text Line

Safety Planning

Victims Compensation Assistance

Information & Community Referrals

Case Management

Parenting Skills Training

Support Groups

Legal Advocacy

Court Accompaniment

Why It Matters

1883

people served

5024

hours of counseling provided

4900

safe nights of shelter provided

Contact Us

Our crisis line is staffed 24/7 and offers services and peace of mind for clients no matter what time of day they need it.

Director Mark Smith
mark@faith-inc.org

Office Information Phone: 706-886-2290
Fax: 706-886-2265

Address:
390 Rockford Cove Rd. Mt. Airy, GA 30563

Crisis Hotline:706-782-1338 Safe Exit