If you suspected child abuse, where would you turn?

Help. Hope. Support.                

LACASA provides comprehensive services for victims and survivors of child abuse. When a suspected case of child abuse is reported to authorities, we work in collaboration with Livingston County child welfare agencies, law enforcement and the court systems to investigate cases of abuse. We are here to ensure survivors and their families have a place to turn for help, hope and support.

Who uses our programs and services:

• Child and adult survivors of abuse who want counseling and resources

• Family members and friends who want counseling, support and resources

We provide:

• Child Abuse Response Effort—CARE   Learn more >>

• Counseling for Children and Adults  Learn more>>

• Support Groups  Learn more>>

• Children & Youth Services  Learn more>>

• Prevention & Education Programs  Learn more>>

Fast facts:

• 1.25M children are victims of abuse or neglect each year in the USA

• 5 children die each day in the U.S. as a result of child abuse

• 90% of juvenile sexual abuse victims know their perpetrator in some way

• 80% of abused children suffer from health or psychological disorders as adults

• 30% of abused children will later abuse their own children

• 85% of all prison inmates were abused as children

Resources

Family Guide — Healing Invisible Wounds: Children’s Exposure to Violence >>

Help Guide — Recognizing and Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect >>

ChildHelp — What is child abuse? >>

Prevent Child Abuse America — Prevention Tips for Parents >>