Here to protect Austin kids

Prevention, justice, and healing for abused children of Travis County.

OUR Vision

Is to end the cycle of child abuse through advocacy, education, and community support.

WHAT WE DO

We provide multi-lingual services to children and their families including forensic interviews, educational prevention trainings, therapy, and medical care completely FREE as part of our ongoing efforts to Protect Austin Kids™.

About Us

855 children told their story to a professional last year.

1 in 10 Children will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday.

51% of the cases at the Center were sexual abuse.

95% know and trust their abuser.

Forensics

A forensic interview is the first step for children in the intervention process.

Therapy

The Center offers a wide-range of unique therapy experiences.

Medical

Dell Children’s Medical Center CARE Team operates an on-site clinic.

Education

Free prevention training is available to the Austin community.

EDUCATION SERVICES

Free prevention trainings

Educators/Youth Serving Organizations

Our child abuse prevention training sessions provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and can be specifically tailored for any group in Travis County.

Parents

Learn how to openly communicate with your child to provide healthy, safe environments.

Community

The responsibility of protecting children rests on the shoulders of our community.

Learn About Our Trainings

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Get Involved with the Center Today

By becoming a donor, your support will make an immediate impact on the most vulnerable children in Travis County.

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Safeguarding children

Making a lasting impact

For more than 30 years, the Center has been the first stop for children in Travis County who are suspected victims of sexual abuse, physical abuse and for children who have witnessed a violent crime.

Everyone was kind, calming, and most importantly gave us a sense of safety.

Anonymous Adult Client

I felt so safe at the Center, everything was colorful and inviting. The staff were also very transparent about each step we were going to take.

Anonymous Child Client

The environment was very relaxing to the kids and the staff were excellent at connecting with them and making them feel at ease.

Center for Child Protection Education - Team

Anonymous Client