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Supporting survivors of
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Who We Are

Fostering healing. Restoring hope. Creating a path forward.

Ad Astra Advocacy Center is a team of dedicated professionals committed to creating a safe, welcoming environment where survivors of trauma can share their stories and receive compassionate, coordinated care. Through education, advocacy, forensic, and mental health services, we support children and families throughout every step of their healing journey.

Our child-friendly center provides a safe place where healing can begin. By bringing together law enforcement, the Department for Children and Families, medical and mental health professionals, and victim advocates, we coordinate the care and support each child deserves; all under one roof.

Serving Franklin County and Miami County, Kansas, Ad Astra Advocacy Center believes that no child should ever have to face abuse alone. We are here to listen, advocate, connect, and walk alongside children and their families as they move toward strength and resilience.

Free Services We Provide

Forensic Interviews

A forensic interview is a safe, child-friendly conversation led by a trained professional to help a child share about possible abuse or trauma. It's neutral, non-leading, and recorded so the child doesn’t have to repeat their story. This process helps protect the child while supporting an investigation.

Team Approach

We use a team approach to support children and families. This means professionals from law enforcement, child protective services, medical, mental health, prosecution, and victim advocacy all work together, as one team, to respond to abuse.

Advocacy

Our advocates support children and families through every step of the process after abuse is reported. Advocates provide emotional support, explain what to expect, connect families to resources, and help them feel safe and empowered during a difficult time.