Child abuse prevention resources in Franklin, North Carolina

KIDS Place is a school located at 330 West Main Street in Franklin, North Carolina, United States. This institution provides hope and healing for abused children and their families through coordinated services in a child-friendly environment. Services offered include forensic interviews, medical evaluations, advocacy, trauma-focused therapy, prevention education, and training. KIDS Place aims to make the investigative and judicial process easier for children and ensure that all child abuse victims in Macon County have access to evidence-based therapy at no cost to the family.

The Alliance for Children & Youth / Communities In Schools of Gaston County is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering students to stay in school and achieve success in life. Located at 218 East Franklin Boulevard in Gastonia, North Carolina, our agency coordinates partnerships and programs that positively impact the needs of the youth in our community. Through partnerships with organizations such as North Carolina Teen Court, Juvenile Restitution and Community Service, Community Outreach, and Prevent Child Abuse Gaston County, we provide a variety of tools to enrich children's lives and help them grow into responsible young adults. Our focus on relationship building, goal-setting, and prevention interventions helps students succeed in school and beyond.