SERVICES
Michael’s House, centrally located in Fairborn, Ohio, provides a warm and welcoming environment for children who are suffering from all forms of abuse. It provides a single place for multidisciplinary, multijurisdictional investigations to occur and is comfortable, private and child-friendly. As a national model for child advocacy, it is designed, furnished and staffed to promote healing. Michael’s House features:
- Specially equipped rooms for child forensic interviews
- A playroom that safely accommodates a variety of age groups and reflects the cultural diversity of our community
- A mock courtroom to help children feel more comfortable in upcoming trials
- Offices for mental health treatment and a medical examination room
- A state-of-the-art training room and comfortable, private meeting rooms
- A living exhibit of fish and turtles to provide a relaxing distraction
MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM
A multidisciplinary team for response to child abuse allegations includes representation from the following:
- Law enforcement
- Child protective services
- Prosecution
- Mental health
- Medical
- Victim advocacy
- Children's advocacy center staff
