The Center for Child and Family Advocacy

The Center for Child and Family Advocacy, located in Napoleon, Ohio, is a leading outpatient behavioral health & advocacy organization serving children, adolescents, teens, and adults affected by trauma and abuse. Founded in 1984, the center provides comprehensive, individualized care designed to empower clients and support healing through education, prevention, and therapeutic interventions. Core services include individual, group, family, and couples therapy, as well as home-based services and parenting classes. Specialized programs address domestic violence, problematic sexual behaviors, and women who have used force in intimate relationships.

Using evidence-based therapies such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and cognitive behavioral approaches, The Center for Child and Family Advocacy helps clients recover from complex trauma, manage anxiety and depression, and develop healthy coping strategies. Support groups and psychoeducational programs provide additional guidance and foster community connections. The organization emphasizes strength-based, person-centered care, ensuring clients are treated with respect, dignity, and empathy while promoting self-determination and long-term well-being.