Ed and Nancy Hanenburg

To provide child-centered prevention, advocacy, and team intervention in investigation, assessment, and treatment of child sexual abuse, inclusive of all children and families.

Prevention Services-
Kids Have Rights – Kindergarten to 4th grade Body Safety Skill-Based Curriculum
Teen Safety Matters- High school curriculum
Darkness to Light- Adult Abuse Prevention Training
Madasted Reporter/ Grooming 101
Intervention Services-
Forensic Interviews
Multidisciplinary Team Coordination
Family Advocacy and Court Preparation
Medical Exams
Counseling/ PSB assessments

The Children’s Advocacy Center exists because 1 in 10 children will be sexually abused by their 18th birthday (D2L.org). To effectively protect children from sexual abuse, we provide both intervention and prevention approaches. We provide all services to clients free of charge for Ottawa County kids and families.

• Vision: A safe, inclusive community free of abuse.
• Core Values: Compassion, Collaboration, Empathy, Excellence, Integrity, Child-centered, and Inclusiveness.