The Garden Family Advocacy Center

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Founded in 1996, The Garden Family Advocacy Center formerly known as The Child Protection Center provides free medical exams, counseling and advocacy services to children who have been abused and their nonoffending family members. The Child Protection Center was formed to ensure that Ross County and surrounding county children who had been sexually or physically abused received appropriate attenti

on in a timely and family-friendly manner without regard for their ability to pay.

The Center utilizes a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency approach to care and meets the strict standards of a Children’s Advocacy Center set by the National Children’s Alliance.

We appreciate the amazing folks at Rose Valley Animal Park in Minford, Ohio! We greatly appreciate the generous donation...
06/04/2026

We appreciate the amazing folks at Rose Valley Animal Park in Minford, Ohio! We greatly appreciate the generous donation of passes!
It's important that we do all we can to improve the quality of life for those who visit us and who doesn't want to feed birds or pet a zebra? Check them out! For more information, visit www.rosevalleyanimalpark.com

Thank you, Steven Zitney and iRecord for providing lunch to the staff at The Garden Family Advocacy Center! We greatly a...
06/04/2026

Thank you, Steven Zitney and iRecord for providing lunch to the staff at The Garden Family Advocacy Center! We greatly appreciate the service you provide and the time you take to hear our thoughts, suggestions, and concerns!

06/02/2026

The Garden would like to thank an anonymous donor for sponsoring a clinic! We greatly appreciate your generosity! You are making a difference in the lives of children and families who have experienced abuse and trauma!

You can make an impact in the lives of children who have been abused and traumatized by sponsoring a clinic!
05/23/2026

You can make an impact in the lives of children who have been abused and traumatized by sponsoring a clinic!

It's Supervised Visitation Awareness Month!During Supervised Visitation Month, we recognize the vital role supervised vi...
05/08/2026

It's Supervised Visitation Awareness Month!

During Supervised Visitation Month, we recognize the vital role supervised visitation plays in helping children maintain safe, healthy connections with family members during difficult transitions.

Supervised visitation services provide a child-focused environment where safety, healing, and emotional well-being come first. These programs help support families while ensuring children have the opportunity to build and maintain relationships in a secure setting.
We are grateful for the professionals, advocates, and providers who work every day to protect children and strengthen families with compassion, patience, and care. Every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and heard.

Reach out to Abby Chester at the Garden with questions on our program by calling 740-779-7431 or email at [email protected]

05/08/2026

It’s impossible for parents and caregivers to see everything all at once. Keep an eye on all your surroundings and if you see something that sets off alarm bells, it’s always better to say something.

05/08/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and today is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. Sometimes a simple conversation is all it takes for a child to open up. These talks can be difficult, but they matter. Check in with your child often and remind them that their mental health is important.

Mark your calendars, you won't want to miss this! The Garden Family Advocacy Center  and the Family & Children First Cou...
05/08/2026

Mark your calendars, you won't want to miss this! The Garden Family Advocacy Center and the Family & Children First Council will be there with resources! We hope to see you then!

05/01/2026

As Child Abuse Prevention Month comes to a close, we pause to reflect—but not to stop the work.

Throughout April, our community showed up in powerful ways: raising awareness, supporting families, and standing up for children who deserve to feel safe, seen, and heard. Every conversation, every shared post, every act of kindness matters more than you know.

At The Garden Family Advocacy Center , this mission doesn’t end with the calendar month. Prevention happens every day—through education, advocacy, and the unwavering belief that every child deserves a safe and healthy future.

Thank you for standing with us. Let’s keep the momentum going—because protecting children is a responsibility we all share. 💙

Today, The Garden Family Advocacy Center presented Adena's Forensic SANE Nurse Coordinator, Julie Fairchild with a Conni...
04/25/2026

Today, The Garden Family Advocacy Center presented Adena's Forensic SANE Nurse Coordinator, Julie Fairchild with a Connie Gozdan Award! The Connie Gozdan Award is given to individuals during Child Abuse Prevention Month in honor of the late Connie Gozdan! This award is given to individuals who have gone far beyond the expectations of their role throughout their career. Over the course of their career, the recipients of this award have demonstrated exceptional leadership, compassion, resilience, and selflessness while dealing with some of the most difficult and heartbreaking cases of child abuse! We greatly appreciate the work that you do!
Pictured left to right: Rhiannon Moore, Executive Director of the Garden, and award recipient, Julie Fairchild!

Address

138 Marietta Road
Chillicothe, OH
45601

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17407797431

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