Gingerbread House

Gingerbread House Gingerbread House CAC serves child victims of abuse &
child witnesses of violent crimes. Children's Advocacy Centers exist across the country.

Gingerbread House serves Caddo, Bossier, Webster, DeSoto, Bienville, Claiborne, Natchitoches, Red River, and Sabine Parishes and meets the top standards to be accredited by the National Children's Alliance. When someone reports a concern of abuse to the proper authorities, law enforcement and the Department of Child and Family Services, those agencies contact the Gingerbread House for an appointme

nt. The child is brought by a family member or caring adult other than the alleged offender. There a trained professional meets with the child and conducts a Forensic Interview to obtain crucial information. This is done in a child friendly setting with age appropriate, non-leading questions. After the interview, Law Enforcement and the District Attorneys office continues the criminal investigation and possible prosecution. The Department of Child and Family Services continues their component of the investigation regarding the child's safety and determines if the child is able to return home or must be placed in another location. Throughout this process, the Gingerbread House offers Family Advocacy and Counseling to the child. Community education presentations for children and adults are also available upon request. All services are provided free of charge.

Did you know we have a snack room for our counseling clients to visit after their trauma-informed counseling sessions?Fo...
06/09/2026

Did you know we have a snack room for our counseling clients to visit after their trauma-informed counseling sessions?

For many of the children and teens we serve, a favorite snack and drink can provide a small sense of comfort after discussing difficult experiences. Our snack room is stocked with individually packaged chips (regular and spicy), snack cakes, cookies, applesauce pouches, granola bars, juice boxes, and other kid-approved treats.

Right now, our shelves are running low and we need your help to restock them!

There are two easy ways to donate:
🍎 Drop off individually packaged snacks at the Gingerbread House
OR
đź›’ Shop our Amazon Wishlist: https://a.co/0e7T172h

Items purchased through Amazon can be shipped directly to the Gingerbread House from the comfort of your home. If you choose this option, please include your name and email address in the gift receipt so we can properly thank you for your generosity.

Every donation helps us provide comfort, care, and a smile to the children and teens who walk through our doors. Thank you for helping us keep our snack room stocked and ready for the clients we serve each day!

Always thankful for the opportunity to both learn and share knowledge! Thank you to the FREE: The Coalition to End Human...
06/05/2026

Always thankful for the opportunity to both learn and share knowledge! Thank you to the FREE: The Coalition to End Human Trafficking in NW Louisiana for organizing another great year of the South Central U.S. Human Trafficking Conference, held June 4-5, 2026 at Louisiana State University at Shreveport.

Rachael Johnson, Regional Child & Youth Trafficking Care Coordinator, Gingerbread House, and Sgt. Donald Henry, VICE Unit, Shreveport Police Department joined hands to present Cyber-Trafficking: The Evolution of Recruitment in the 21st Century, an incredible opportunity for over 60 professionals to learn from experts in the field.

The GBH also hosted an information table to share more about our services for child abuse victims, including victims of commercial sexual exploitation and trafficking, as well as our comprehensive, copyrighted and school-board approved child sexual abuse prevention education curriculum: Knowledge is Power.

Thank you to Laurie McGehee and team for organizing such a wonderful professional development opportunity in our community!

We love seeing what all of our fellow CACs in Louisiana are doing engaging their communities and raising needed funds to...
06/04/2026

We love seeing what all of our fellow CACs in Louisiana are doing engaging their communities and raising needed funds to continue providing critically needed services to over 7,500 child abuse victims across Louisiana - we have some really neat events across our state!

Fun fact: Did you know that roughly 25% of our annual operating budget comes from fundraising events such as our Clay for a Cause (shared below), as well as the Ladies who L.U.N.C.H. in April, our Partners in Prevention Luncheon in October, Turkey Fry Guys in November, and more?

THANK YOU for supporting our many fundraisers! YOU make it possible for children to receive the help they need, and for that, we are forever grateful!đź’™

We are always

Gingerbread House’s first Clay for a Cause: A Sporting Clay Event was yesterday, May 30th and we couldn’t have been more...
05/31/2026

Gingerbread House’s first Clay for a Cause: A Sporting Clay Event was yesterday, May 30th and we couldn’t have been more grateful for the turnout. Los Paloma Sporting Range & Event Center was the perfect host for our event and Ross Adams helped to ensure that the shooting ran seamlessly and safely.

To all of our teams, silver sponsors, and station sponsor - thank you for coming out and spending your Saturday morning with us! By doing so, you are showing your community that you stand with child abuse victims and you are helping their voices to be heard. Thank you!!

To all of our raffle donors - a huge shout out to all of the businesses, organizations, and individuals who donated to create some truly amazing bundles! And thank you to everyone who took a shot at taking one of them home. Big congrats to the lucky winners!!

And last but certainly not least - thank you to our in-kind donors whose generosity helped to advertise and supply food and drink for Clay for a Cause. We are very grateful for your support.

Again, thank you to all of our participants and supporters for a great Clay Shoot!! We sure had a great time 🧡

Congratulations to the The Center for Children and Families, Inc. on your ribbon cutting and expansion of mental health ...
05/29/2026

Congratulations to the The Center for Children and Families, Inc. on your ribbon cutting and expansion of mental health services at The Harbor!

Thank you to our Clay for a Cause Silver Sponsors - Discount Jewelry & Loan, Horn Holdings, LLC, KLX Energy Services, Mi...
05/29/2026

Thank you to our Clay for a Cause Silver Sponsors - Discount Jewelry & Loan, Horn Holdings, LLC, KLX Energy Services, Milbar Hydro-Test Inc., Origin Bank, and Stonewall Energy, LLC - for investing in hope and healing for the child victims and their families we serve.

Our Clay for a Cause Sporting Clay Event is tomorrow, May 30, 2026, and we are excited to welcome all of our registered teams and sponsors for a morning of friendly competition, community, and support for the mission of the Gingerbread House.
Because of sponsors like you, we are able to continue providing critical services, advocacy, and support to children during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Thank you for helping us make a difference and continuing to stand with us as we work to .

Clay for a Cause is tomorrow, and we are so thankful for all of our sponsors!A special thank you to Fire Tech Systems, I...
05/29/2026

Clay for a Cause is tomorrow, and we are so thankful for all of our sponsors!

A special thank you to Fire Tech Systems, INC. for serving as a Station Sponsor for this year’s event. We are incredibly grateful for your continued support of the Gingerbread House and for the many ways you continue to stand beside our mission year after year.

It is through generous sponsors and donors like you that we are able to continue providing hope, healing, and support to the children and families we serve while working every day to .

Clay for a Cause is THIS SATURDAY, May 30th, and we are excited!These fun Gingerbread House merch items will make their ...
05/27/2026

Clay for a Cause is THIS SATURDAY, May 30th, and we are excited!

These fun Gingerbread House merch items will make their debut at the shoot and will be available for purchase for $15 each. If we have any remaining after the event, they will be available on our website.

There’s still time to register your team for Clay for a Cause! We still have spots available and would love to have you join us for a great day all in support of child abuse victims in our community. Team registration is $700 for a team of 4 shooters and can be purchased directly from our website www.gingerbreadhousecac.org

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country....
05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸

In observance of Memorial Day, the Gingerbread House will be closed today. We hope everyone has a safe and meaningful holiday as we reflect with gratitude and remembrance. ❤️💙 We will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26 with normal operating hours.

A huge thank you to the CE Byrd High School National Honor Society for collecting much-needed supplies for the child vic...
05/20/2026

A huge thank you to the CE Byrd High School National Honor Society for collecting much-needed supplies for the child victims we serve at the Gingerbread House.

While crayons, markers, Play-Doh, and notebooks may seem simple, these items play an important role in helping children feel supported and comfortable during difficult moments. These donations will be used throughout our Child Life rooms, Forensic Interview rooms, and even throughout out counseling sessions.

We are especially grateful for the students who took time, even in the middle of finals, graduation, and the busy end of the school year, to think of others and give back to other children and teens in our community. Your kindness, compassion, and generosity will make a meaningful impact.

Thank you, Byrd NHS!

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1700 Buckner Street, Ste 101
Shreveport, LA
71101

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm

Telephone

(318) 674-2900

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