Family and Childrens Place

Family & Children’s Place, located at 1000 South 5th Street in Louisville, Kentucky, is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children and families impacted by abuse, neglect, and trauma. Through the nationally recognized Kosair for Kids Child Advocacy Center, the facility provides critical intervention services in cases of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and various forms of neglect. The center operates in close collaboration with law enforcement, child protective services, prosecutors, medical professionals, and licensed mental health clinicians to deliver comprehensive, trauma-informed care. The facility also employs unique therapeutic resources—such as trained facility dogs and private, child-friendly spaces—to create a safe and compassionate environment for healing and disclosure.

Beyond acute trauma services, Family & Children’s Place offers a continuum of preventative and developmental programs aimed at fostering resilience and long-term well-being. Their services include outpatient therapy, school-based counseling, parenting education, home visitation through the HANDS program, and early childhood intervention via Greater Louisville Head Start. These programs are designed to strengthen families, empower parents, and support children from infancy through adolescence. The organization’s integrated approach not only addresses the immediate psychological and emotional needs of clients but also equips families with tools for sustained success and healthy development. With an unwavering focus on prevention, support, and advocacy, Family & Children’s Place stands as a vital resource for at-risk families across the Louisville area.