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The Cherish Center is a Nationally Accredited 501(c)(3) Child Advocacy Center (CAC) founded in 2009 that provides abuse intervention and prevention services to Hamilton and Tipton County.

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WHO WE ARE


GET TO KNOW US

Learn more
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WHAT WE DO


HOW OUR WORK HELPS

Learn more about the work Cherish does at our center and in the community.

FORENSIC INTERVIEWS
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ADVOCACY
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COMMUNITY PREVENTION

SEEING THE IMPACT!

Over a decade of seeing our mission in action

5,000+

Children served

3,500+

Therapy sessions

(since 2016)

1,600+

Referrals made

(since 2016)

WHO WE ARE


Meet our team

Meet our staff of professionals dedicated to the mission of empowering hope for all.

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Cherish Team

WHAT TO EXPECT


See Our Space

Curious about what to expect when visiting Cherish? See our space and learn more about what to expect during your visit with us.

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Resources

Explore our Resources for valuable tools and materials dedicated to educating and equipping individuals and our communities to protect children and create safer environments for all.

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Understanding Abuse & Trauma
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Tech Safety
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Youth with Problematic Sexual Behavior
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Teen Information
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Caregiver Information

HOW YOU CAN HELP


DONATE

Learn more about the ways you can support Cherish and how your donation impacts the work that we do.

Give Today
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Share Our Mission

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OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT


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LinkedIn

Follow us on social media and help share our mission!

Facebook
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Instagram
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Our Supporters

Our success in creating lasting change is only possible with the collaboration and support of partners across the community, who share our mission. Our supporters are a critical aspect of our effort to advocate for children and families and empower hope.

STOP CHILD ABUSE

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Indiana is a mandatory reporting state; anyone who suspects a child has been neglected or abused must by state law make a report.

Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline

1-800-800-5556

Learn more about mandated reporting and your duty to report.

Duty to Report