The Tree House Child Assessment Center of Montgomery County Maryland
The Tree House Child Assessment Center of Montgomery County Maryland serves child and adolescent victims of sexual and physical abuse, and neglect, and their non-offending family members.
This public-private partnership between the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services and the Primary Care Coalition provides an array of integrated services, including medical evaluations, mental health assessments and treatment, nurse case management, victim advocacy, and forensic interviewing in a safe, child-focused and central location.
The center supports nearly 1,000 individuals annually in the county through collaborative efforts that include partnering with child welfare social workers, police, attorneys and state’s attorney’s offices, and other community providers.
Headquartered: Rockville
Serves: county-wide
What a donation buys:
• $250 provides transportation for four children and their families to the center’s medical and mental health appointments.
• $1,000 pays for 20 mental health therapy sessions for a child.
• $10,000 supports community education to prevent child maltreatment, victim advocacy for children and families going to court, and additional mental health services.
Volunteer opportunities:
• One day or weekly: Volunteer in the administrative office. Organize community/school collection of new stuffed animals and toys for children who come to the shelter.
