8 service areas all offered FREE of charge to child victims and their families.
At the Gingerbread House, all of our services are offered completely free of charge so that all children and their families can receive quality care. This is made possible through generous donors – Thank You!
Forensic Interviews
A forensic interview is a non-biased, fact-finding interview that is conducted in a child centered environment observed by law enforcement investigators. These interviews are recorded and used as evidence for court proceedings.
Child Life Services
We are proud to offer the only Child Life Program at a Children’s Advocacy Center in the state of Louisiana where our specialists work to lessen the anxiety of the child victims prior to their interview, medical exam, or even court hearing.
Family Advocacy & Outreach Services
Trauma affects the whole family and the Gingerbread House is here to support the non-offending caregivers of every child victim with resources and referrals to other agencies, sign-ups for our internal outreach programs, or even just a listening ear.
Pediatric Forensic Medical Exams
Specialized medical evaluation focused on accessing and
documenting injuries, gathering forensic evidence, and providing
appropriate medical care for children and teens experiencing trauma
related to possible abuse or human trafficking.
Multidisciplinary Team Investigations
We work together alongside 26 agencies, including law enforcement investigators and DCFS, to help child victims feel safe and heard throughout the entire investigation, prosecution, and treatment phases of cases.
Anti-Human Trafficking Care Coordination
Our Care Coordinator is trained to work with human trafficking victims within 24-to-48 hours alongside an emergency response team in order to provide victims with immediate assistance and resources.
Trauma-Informed Counseling
Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and other interventions are offered for child victims and their non-offending caregivers at the Gingerbread House by Licensed Master Social Workers at no cost to the victim’s family.
Prevention Education and Training
Knowledge is Power(c) empowers children and adults to stand up for themselves (or the children around them) and speak out against actions or words that make them feel unsafe. We teach on a variety of topics including body safety, internet safety, safe relationships.
A Little More About Our Work
Providing child victims the support, encouragement and protection they need is crucial. The Gingerbread House works to…
- Protect children who are involved in forensic investigations
- Advocate for families who are struggling to make ends meet
- Provide 24/7 emergency support for human trafficking victims
Our nonprofit child abuse center was founded in 1998 to protect young individuals from harm both inside and outside of their own homes. Reach out to us today for more information about our work.
Our Mission Statement
To lessen the trauma experienced by child abuse victims, child witnesses, and protected persons throughout the investigation, prosecution, and treatment phases of cases.
STATISTICS FOR JANUARY 1, 2025 – DECEMBER 31, 2025
977 CHILDREN RECEIVED FORENSIC INTERVIEWS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY INVESTIGATIONS, CHILD LIFE, AND FAMILY ADVOCACY SERVICES, AVERAGING 8
AGE
RACE
AFRICAN AMERICAN – 48.9%
WHITE/NON-LATINO – 41.4%
OTHER (MULTIPLE RACES) – 5.1%
HISPANIC/LATINO – 4%
ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER – 0.4%
AMERICAN INDIAN/ALASKAN NATIVE – 0.2%
GENDER
ABUSE ALLEGATIONS
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