Kids Talk

Kids Talk Kids Talk is a child-focused location where children can report abuse in a safe and comforting environment. It’s about putting the needs of the child first.

We will soon be expanding to also address elder abuse and vulnerable adults. Kids Talk is based on the child advocacy center model. At its core, the model is about teamwork—bringing agency professionals involved in a case together on the front end. We do this by:
- Providing a safe and welcoming place for children to be heard

- Bringing the system to the child, by providing a single location for

interviewing children rather than having a child taken from agency to agency throughout the investigation and potentially enduring multiple interviews

- Utilizing a certified, forensic interviewer who can meet the informational needs of all investigative professionals involved while remaining child-focused

- Facilitating a collaborative approach among agency investigative professionals that results in effective, efficient and child-centered casework

- Ensuring that parents or caregivers of the children are guided towards programs that will facilitate the healing process for the child and family

Enjoy this story about our facility dog and his brother 💙🐾
05/24/2026

Enjoy this story about our facility dog and his brother 💙🐾

When conversations about child abuse happen, the focus often goes in a very specific direction.It shapes how people resp...
05/04/2026

When conversations about child abuse happen, the focus often goes in a very specific direction.

It shapes how people respond, sometimes without even realizing it.

We're asking a simple question today. Check our Stories and share your thoughts.

April may be over - but this conversation isn't. Child Abuse Prevention Month brings awareness each year. But awareness ...
05/01/2026

April may be over - but this conversation isn't. Child Abuse Prevention Month brings awareness each year. But awareness alone isn't enough.

What happens after the posts, the ribbons, and the reminders matters just as much. Because for children, the impact doesn't end when the month does.

In the coming weeks, we're inviting our community into a different kind of conversation - one where your voice matters.

Keep an eye on our Stories. We'll be asking some simple but important questions.

Child Abuse Prevention Month serves as a powerful reminder of the work that still needs to be done and the vital role pr...
04/29/2026

Child Abuse Prevention Month serves as a powerful reminder of the work that still needs to be done and the vital role programs like Aspire's Kids Talk play in making our community safer and stronger. 💙🩵💙

Kids Talk staff works to create safe spaces for open discussion and healing ... and the Kids Talk facility dog, Slater, is a big part of helping and healing as well! 🐾🐶

We ask for your support to ensure the Kids Talk program can continue its crucial mission.

Won't you please consider making a donation today? 🥰

👉Give here: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/mVVPhQ?vid=1q5159

Every dollar directly supports a child's safety and wellbeing. You are appreciated more than you know! 💗🫶

Congratulations to Kids Talk, the recipient of this year's Women in Philanthropy Grant from the Madison County Community...
04/17/2026

Congratulations to Kids Talk, the recipient of this year's Women in Philanthropy Grant from the Madison County Community Foundation! 🎉🥳💙

“We feel honored,” said Denise Valdez, director of Kids Talk. “There are a lot of great organizations doing work in this community, and we were among two other great organizations who were finalists, so we feel very honored.”

The Women in Philanthropy Luncheon brings women together to support programs that benefit women and children in Madison County. 💗

Read more here: https://ow.ly/gQs350YLf9B

Child Abuse Prevention: A Watchful Eye and a Helping Hand 💙🩵💙“Every child deserves a childhood filled with safety, love ...
04/17/2026

Child Abuse Prevention: A Watchful Eye and a Helping Hand 💙🩵💙

“Every child deserves a childhood filled with safety, love and a healthy environment — not fear,” says Kids Talk Director Denise Valdez.

April is Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month, a time for communities to come together and take action to support strong families, thriving children and healthier communities.

Read more in our blog: https://www.aspireindiana.org/blog-post/child-abuse-prevention-a-watchful-eye-and-a-helping-hand

We are so grateful for the support provided by the South Madison Community Foundation! They support so many amazing proj...
04/15/2026

We are so grateful for the support provided by the South Madison Community Foundation! They support so many amazing projects for our community. We are honored to be chosen as one of them.

We’re proud to spotlight this grant for child advocacy. The grant provides victim support and develops programs for prevention.

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We’re proud to be a finalist! 🎉Kids Talk has been selected for the Madison County Community Foundation Women in Philanth...
04/15/2026

We’re proud to be a finalist! 🎉Kids Talk has been selected for the Madison County Community Foundation Women in Philanthropy Luncheon on April 16. 💗

Kids Talk provides a safe, child-friendly space where children who have experienced abuse or witnessed violence can share their stories and begin the healing process. ❤️‍🩹

At the luncheon, attendees will vote to award up to $15,000 in grant funding to one of the finalists. Your vote can help protect and support vulnerable children in Madison County.

📅April 16, 2026
⏲️11:30 a.m.
📍Anderson First Church of the Nazarene Community Center
2301 Meridian Street, Anderson

Registration includes lunch and a vote. Invite a friend, join us for lunch, and make your vote count.

👉Register here: https://buff.ly/4Baw3yS

If you are a caregiver or work with children, here are some things you need to know if a child discloses abuse or neglec...
04/14/2026

If you are a caregiver or work with children, here are some things you need to know if a child discloses abuse or neglect:

💙We’re wearing blue in honor of  ! 💙 Will you join us in spreading awareness for the well-being of all children? Post yo...
04/10/2026

💙We’re wearing blue in honor of ! 💙 Will you join us in spreading awareness for the well-being of all children? Post your photos below!

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814 Central Avenue
Anderson, IN
46016

Telephone

+17656418202

Website

https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/5BnSnw?vid=18wdin

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