Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center

Mission Kids is Montgomery County’s Child Advocacy Center. When a child discloses abuse in Montgomery County, the Police Department may refer the case to Mission Kids for a forensic interview. Our goal is to ensure that the child only has to share their story once, with one trained professional, to reduce the risk of retraumatization. Mission Kids follows a multidisciplinary model that places the child at the center of everything we do. We partner with law enforcement, prosecutors, social services, pediatricians, mental health providers, forensic interviewers, and family advocates to make sure each child receives the highest level of care. We also provide a safe, child-friendly environment where families can access the resources and services, they need to support their child’s healing and well-being.

Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center is changing the way kids rise above the darkness of child abuse. Our work empowers kids to reclaim their light and shine bright again. We do this through prevention, education, public policy, and a multidisciplinary investigative approach. - We serve with compassion, empathy, and respect for all. - We ensure that the voices of child abuse victims are heard. - We are passionate in our pursuit of healing, justice, and abuse prevention. - We uphold a culture of excellence and professionalism. - We celebrate teamwork, nurture trust, and prioritize self-care. - We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within all that we do. - We model effective collaboration across partners. - We strive for forward-thinking leadership. - We embrace research-based best practices.