Justice. Equity. Well-being.

Child Advocates serves children and youth statewide who have experienced abuse and neglect or children who are facing other life traumas or challenges. We champion and advocate for justice in child welfare, children’s mental health well-being, educational help for children, and racial equity in all communities. Our goal is to help build a better future for every child. Our commitment is to listen to children and be their voice, standing up for their rights and working tirelessly to keep them safe and secure with an opportunity to thrive.

We are also a welcoming agency to the LGBTQ+ community.

Child Advocates offers vital help for vulnerable children and youths across Indiana.

• Legal Advocacy: Our attorneys provide Legal Services for children who have been placed in the child welfare system in Indiana due to abuse and/or neglect in their home.
• Educational Advocacy: Our Educational Liaison services provide free help for children who are struggling in school academically, socially, or emotionally.
• Community Education and Training: We host Interrupting Racism for Children workshops to help prevent racism for children in the child welfare system and in our communities.
• Mental Health Statewide Access Site: We serve as the Statewide Access Site for the Child Mental Health Wraparound (CMHW) program, connecting families who have children with serious mental health and behavioral challenges to this state-funded program for help.  

Hear from some of the young people we serve about how our innovative services have transformed their lives. And hear from our leaders, including our now retired CEO, about how you can be a child advocate!