Mar 18, 2021 12:00 PM
Karen Biernacki, Family Advocates

Family Advocates celebrated its 30th Anniversary last year in advocating for at-risk children and families.

The Court Appointed Special Advocate Program began in 1990 and provides screened, trained, and supervised volunteers who speak for the best interest of abused and neglected children in La Porte County.

Harmony House is the supervised visitation and safe exchange program that provides safe access for children to continue and build their relationship with their parent(s). Non-custodial parents spend parenting time in a home-like setting where they can experience normal family time. Safe exchanges provide parents in high-conflict relationships an opportunity to exchange their children for weekend visitation without conflict.

The Court Youth Advocate and Community Youth Advocate Programs provide screened, trained and supervised volunteers who mentor at-risk youth who are referred either by the courts or schools in La Porte County.