Home of the Innocents

Home of the Innocents, located at 1100 East Market Street in Louisville, Kentucky, is a renowned nonprofit that provides a continuum of care for vulnerable children, adolescents, and families. For over a century, this organization has enriched lives by delivering a wide range of critical services, including Multisystemic Therapy (MST) for youth facing severe behavioral challenges, 24-hour residential treatment for children removed from unsafe situations, pediatric complex care for medically fragile youngsters, and therapeutic foster care programs. Their community-based services extend behavioral support directly into homes and neighborhoods, ensuring that treatment remains accessible across the region. The organization’s Safe Exchange program and parent education initiatives further support family stability and safety.

The Home’s innovative care continues with wrap-around clinical support, respite care, educational programming through on-site schools, and adaptive therapies such as aquatic therapy. By centering treatment on family involvement, holistic wellness, and evidence-based practices, Home of the Innocents transforms outcomes for those affected by abuse, neglect, medical complexity, and behavioral health needs. Serving thousands of children and families annually, the organization remains Louisville’s steadfast presence for hope, healing, and healthy futures.