Stopping Abuse, Supporting Families, Saving Children
Our mission is reducing trauma by providing a pathway to healing for children and families impacted by abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Child Advocacy Center
Anti-Human Trafficking
Family Visitation Center

The Children’s Cup A Night at the Races
Register for The Children's Cup - A Night at the Races: Join in on the fun and bet on the horses just as if you were at the Derby! Registration includes heavy appetizers and one drink ticket. The event also includes a Silent Auction and Derby Hat Parade & Raffle....
The Children’s Cup A Night at the Races
Register for The Children's Cup - A Night at the Races: Join in on the fun and bet on the horses just as if you were at the Derby! Registration includes heavy appetizers and one drink ticket. The event also includes a Silent Auction and Derby Hat Parade & Raffle....
Get to Know Wadsworth Police Department’s Detective Bureau
This month we are spotlighting the Wadsworth Police Department's Detective Bureau - James Allenby, Adam Innocenti, and Dawn Schismenos. Our law enforcement partners play a crucial role in the Multi-Disciplinary Team of the Child Advocacy Center by investigating cases...
Get to Know Family Advocate Ellysa Paras
We are thrilled to have Ellysa Paras join our team as the new Family Advocate. Ellysa graduated from John Carroll University where she completed a degree in Forensic Psychology. She is joining The Children's Center after working as a residential counselor at Boys Hope...
Get to know Board of Directors Member Allison Allen
This month we are spotlighting one of our Board of Directors, Allison Allen. Allison is the Marketing Chair and played an instrumental role on the Capital Campaign Committee. She has helped The Children's Center create a new website and introductory video about our...
Community Pinwheel Walk April 16, 2023
Preventing child abuse is a community effort and there are many ways to get involved. The Community Pinwheel Walk is a great way to raise awareness about child abuse prevention and show solidarity with survivors of abuse. During the Pinwheel Walk on Sunday, April 16,...
Sponsor a Pinwheel Garden
Be a part of the Pinwheel Promise! This April Pinwheels will be sprouting all over Medina County for Child Abuse Prevention Month. Blue Pinwheels represent child abuse prevention and the carefree, joyful childhoods that we want for all children. These Pinwheel Gardens...
Human Trafficking Awareness 101
JANUARY 28, 2023 8:30 AM SIGN IN 9:00 AM - NOON PRESENTATIONS ST. FRANCIS-XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH Learn how agencies work together through the Medina County Coalition Against Human Trafficking to combat trafficking in Medina County Learn how to become part of a...