The Center was founded as a partnership between the City of Alexandria and the local community foundation to create responsive systems of care for child victims of abuse. Today, it remains the only organization in Alexandria providing comprehensive services to children. Using a trauma-informed, cross-agency approach, it provides a safe space for children who have experienced trauma and abuse to begin healing. Its focus on prevention includes inviting parents and caregivers of at-risk children ages 0-5 to participate in weekly and monthly play-based learning experiences. Additional outreach and education programs train community members and professionals to recognize, respond to, and report child sexual abuse. As a public-private partnership, the Center activates the whole community to end child abuse.

Headquarters: VA-City of Alexandria

Where They Operate: VA-City of Alexandria

Age Groups Served: Infants (0-2); Pre-K (3-4); Youth (5-11); Pre-teen/teen (12-17)

Ethnic Groups Served: African American; Asian American; Caucasian; Latino/Hispanic

Population(s) Served: Low- to Moderate-Income Community Members

Schools They Work In: City of Alexandria Public Schools

Awards & Recognition

Achieved Children's Advocacy Center Accreditation by the National Children's Alliance in 2011.

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Budget (FY2014)

  • $3 million or higher
  • $1 million to $3 million
  • $500k to $1 million
  • The current budget for The Center for Alexandria's Children is: Less than $500k

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