Providing Hope and Healing
The Nashville Children’s Alliance supports kids who have been abused or exposed to violence.
Creating a Safer Community in Davidson County
Since 1992, the Nashville Children's Alliance has partnered with law enforcement, child protective services, prosecutors, court officials, and medical professionals to provide streamlined, trauma-informed care for children who have experienced abuse or witnessed violence.
How We Help
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Forensic Interviews
At Nashville Children’s Alliance, our Forensic Interview Team meets with children in a safe, child-friendly space to gather important information while reducing additional trauma.
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Family Advocacy
Supporting families every step of the way, Nashville Children’s Alliance’s Family Advocacy Team helps caregivers navigate the investigation process, connect to resources, and move forward with confidence.
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Clinical Therapy
Nashville Children’s Alliance provides trauma-informed, evidence-based therapy services to support children and families in their healing journey.
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Child Protective Investigative Team
Nashville Children’s Alliance’s Child Protective Investigative Team (CPIT) coordinates multidisciplinary responses to child abuse reports, working to reduce trauma while gathering accurate information. The team reviews reports, partners with local agencies, supports investigations, and helps facilitate ongoing case coordination and review.
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Education and Training
Nashville Children’s Alliance offers child abuse prevention trainings designed to equip professionals, caregivers, and community members with the knowledge and skills to recognize, respond to, and prevent abuse. These evidence-informed trainings help build safer environments for children across the community.
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Community Engagement & Events
Opportunities for individuals and organizations to connect with NCA through events, awareness initiatives, and outreach efforts that support child abuse prevention and strengthen community involvement.
Get Involved
Donate
Support critical services for children and families
Volunteer
Give your time and skills to make a safer community
Events
Support our mission by attending our events
Corporate Partnerships
Align your brand with our mission
Contact Us
Report Suspected Abuse
Every adult in Tennessee is a mandated reporter. You do not need to have facts or proof to make a report, just suspicion.
If someone is in immediate danger, please call 911.