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New CEO announcement as Cindy Booth retires
December 27, 2023
We are going through major change in leadership in 2024 but our work for vulnerable children across Indiana is as strong as ever! Our CEO, Cindy Booth, is officially retiring...
CHILD RIGHTS LAWYER, A FORMER FOSTER CHILD, SHARES PIERCING INSIGHT ON THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM
September 15, 2023
An authentic, piercing, and comprehensive conversation about our nation’s child welfare system and its impact on children, especially children of color.A nationally known children’s rights lawyer, New York Times best-selling...
How We Interrupt Racism For Children
July 28, 2023
“There’s a push to stop the conversations--to stop educating people. Why don’t we want to share knowledge?” That’s part of a powerful conversation about racism and the national movement against race...
HOW TO SUPPORT LGBTQ+ CHILDREN AND COMMUNITIES
June 29, 2023
A critical conversation about LGBTQ+ children and communities during Pride Month.We discuss disturbing statistics on LGBTQ+ children in the child welfare system; why Child Advocates is taking national inclusion training...
HOW WE CONNECT CHILDREN TO LIFE-CHANGING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
June 01, 2023
Research shows that many American children are facing a mental health crisis. We are celebrating our first anniversary of helping Hoosier families apply for free statewide mental health services for...
GROUNDBREAKING STUDY ON ATTORNEYS FOR FOSTER KIDS
April 27, 2023
We have exciting news! Find out why Notre Dame University chose us to take part in a first-of-its-kind study in the U.S. to research the impact on foster children when...
JOIN OUR FIGHT FOR EQUITY & JUSTICE FOR CHILDREN
December 30, 2022
We fight for equity, justice, and wellness for Indiana children who face abuse, racism, or mental health issues. Hear directly from some of the children about our 40 years of...
SHOULD ABUSED CHILDREN HAVE A RIGHT TO AN ATTORNEY?
October 26, 2022
In Indiana, most children who face abuse and neglect do not have the right to an attorney, but their abusers do. A state senator has been seeking legislation to change...
HOW AND WHY YOUTH ARE INTERRUPTING RACISM FOR CHILDREN
July 27, 2022
Many studies have shown that racism can have a profound impact on the health of children and youth. So, we wanted to give them a voice for their future. That’s...
HOW TO BE AN ALLY FOR DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION AT WORK AND AT HOME
May 25, 2022
Three Mothers and business leaders— one Black and two white—have an authentic conversation about race; how to be an ally for diversity, equity, and inclusion at work and at home...
Child Advocates adds new services for children with mental health challenges
April 29, 2022
Child Advocates will soon be serving more children in need. With studies showing that one in six children in the U.S. has a mental illness, but half don’t receive treatment,...
Why Race Equity Matters From A Longtime Warrior For Justice
March 31, 2022
She survived court-ordered busing in the 70s where she and hundreds of Indianapolis Public School teachers lost their jobs; a race riot at a township school in the 90s; and...
BECOMING ANTI-RACIST: INDIANA’S LARGEST METHODIST CHURCH TAKES A STAND
February 24, 2022
As race equity ignites a firestorm of resistance in some of our schools, politics, and communities, the biggest Methodist church in Indiana, with a largely white congregation, is taking a...
How A Child Advocates’ Program Helps Vulnerable Children Find A Safe Home Sooner
January 31, 2022
A child who has faced abuse and neglect can spend a year or more in the child welfare system, often awaiting court trials that will determine their future. Hear about...
The Stories Of Children Facings Abuse And How Child Advocates Seeks Justice
December 28, 2021
Child Advocates stands up for justice and equity for children and youth who face abuse and neglect. So, what does it take to help a child find a safe and...
Why Children Facing Abuse Deserve A Free Attorney and How Child Advocates Is Taking The Lead To Give Them One
November 29, 2021
Everyone in a child welfare case in Indiana gets a free attorney to stand up for their rights—except the children. Child Advocates has broken new ground by launching a program...
How Abuse & Neglect Impact A Child’s Education
November 15, 2021
Nearly 700,000 children in the U.S. face abuse and/or neglect each year in their homes. And the damage can impact their success at school. Child Advocates has an impactful program...
Interrupting Racism: As Racial Tension Rises, Race Equity Program Grows
October 21, 2021
In the wake of protests nationwide against race equity programs, Child Advocates Interrupting Racism for Children workshops are in demand and growing. Find out what attendees of every race are...
Family Judge Talks Racism, Jail & Impact on Kids
September 22, 2021
Child Advocates tackles the tough topics of race and racism to help build a better future for every child where race is not a predictor of their life outcomes. Hear...
What’s the truth about Critical Race Theory? Hear from a Professor with firsthand knowledge.
August 11, 2021
What are we afraid of? Why don’t some people want to talk about all of America’s history, including black history? And what is Critical Race Theory?In this “Your Voice. Their...
If racism affects our children’s future, why are we afraid to talk about it?
April 03, 2021
When something makes us uncomfortable, we often avoid it. But race and racism remain a part of America’s fabric, often tearing us apart when talking about it could bring us...
How You Can Change A Child’s Future
March 12, 2021
Statistics show that 1 in 7 children experiences child abuse or neglect each year. And children of color are overrepresented in the child welfare system. As Child Advocates, we share...