W4063 Hwy NN, Elkhorn, WI 53121 // Tel. 262.755.TREE (8733)
About Tree House Child and Family Center History
ABOUT THE TREE HOUSE
The Tree House Child and Family Center provides child abuse awareness, prevention, and education, and training programs to the people of Walworth County. The Tree House also works to establish relationships with community partners, such as law enforcement, medical professionals, mental health professionals, educators, the district attorney's office, corporation counsel, child protective services, and more.
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Please consider making a monetary donation, or donating supplies.
Our History
In 1989, a Children's Court Advisory Board was created to bring together professionals from diverse disciplines, along with caring citizens, to open up communication and provide education and awareness for the public to address the growing concern of child maltreatment. The group met monthly for 20 years, changing laws that affected children who had been abused, and developing and strengthening policies and protocols to better serve the needs of the community.
As time went on, the group continued to expand, there was more community involvement, and in 2009 the Walworth County Alliance for Children (WCAC) was formally established as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Our Mission
At the Tree House, we believe in prevention, education, and awareness to ensure that children live in safe, stable, and nurturing environments. We believe healthy childhood development is the foundation for community and economic advancement, the building blocks of a flourishing society and stable nation.
Our Focus
To be a community leader, partner, and resource in preventing child abuse and neglect in Walworth County and surrounding areas, while cultivating a return to strong mental health and self-esteem for children and families.