Kids Talk

💙 A huge THANK YOU to Central Community Chapel for your incredibly generous donation to Kids Talk Child Advocacy Center! 💙

We are so grateful for the thoughtful collection of comfort items, activities, snacks, and supplies that will help bring moments of peace, distraction, and comfort to children walking through some very difficult circumstances. Every coloring book, stuffed animal, snack, and activity matters more than you know.

Your kindness reminds our children that their community cares deeply about them — and that healing can begin with even the smallest acts of compassion.

And judging by the look on his face, Slater, our facility dog, would like everyone to know he fully approves of the donations… especially anything that might come with snack potential. 🐾💙 He’s pretty sure emotional support work is best done with a full belly and extra stuffed animals nearby.

Thank you, Central Community Chapel, for helping us care for kids in Madison County. Your generosity will make a difference. 💙

Enjoy this story about our facility dog and his brother 💙🐾

When conversations about child abuse happen, the focus often goes in a very specific direction.

It shapes how people respond, sometimes without even realizing it.

We're asking a simple question today. Check our Stories and share your thoughts.

April may be over - but this conversation isn't. Child Abuse Prevention Month brings awareness each year. But awareness alone isn't enough.

What happens after the posts, the ribbons, and the reminders matters just as much. Because for children, the impact doesn't end when the month does.

In the coming weeks, we're inviting our community into a different kind of conversation - one where your voice matters.

Keep an eye on our Stories. We'll be asking some simple but important questions.

Child Abuse Prevention Month serves as a powerful reminder of the work that still needs to be done and the vital role programs like Aspire's Kids Talk play in making our community safer and stronger. 💙🩵💙

Kids Talk staff works to create safe spaces for open discussion and healing ... and the Kids Talk facility dog, Slater, is a big part of helping and healing as well! 🐾🐶

We ask for your support to ensure the Kids Talk program can continue its crucial mission.

Won't you please consider making a donation today? 🥰

👉Give here: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/mVVPhQ?vid=1q5159

Every dollar directly supports a child's safety and wellbeing. You are appreciated more than you know! 💗🫶

Congratulations to Kids Talk, the recipient of this year's Women in Philanthropy Grant from the Madison County Community Foundation! 🎉🥳💙

“We feel honored,” said Denise Valdez, director of Kids Talk. “There are a lot of great organizations doing work in this community, and we were among two other great organizations who were finalists, so we feel very honored.”

The Women in Philanthropy Luncheon brings women together to support programs that benefit women and children in Madison County. 💗

Read more here: https://ow.ly/gQs350YLf9B

Child Abuse Prevention: A Watchful Eye and a Helping Hand 💙🩵💙

“Every child deserves a childhood filled with safety, love and a healthy environment — not fear,” says Kids Talk Director Denise Valdez.

April is Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month, a time for communities to come together and take action to support strong families, thriving children and healthier communities.

Read more in our blog: https://www.aspireindiana.org/blog-post/child-abuse-prevention-a-watchful-eye-and-a-helping-hand

We are so grateful for the support provided by the South Madison Community Foundation! They support so many amazing projects for our community. We are honored to be chosen as one of them.

We’re proud to spotlight this grant for child advocacy. The grant provides victim support and develops programs for prevention.

Aspire Indiana Health Kids Talk

We’re proud to be a finalist! 🎉Kids Talk has been selected for the Madison County Community Foundation Women in Philanthropy Luncheon on April 16. 💗

Kids Talk provides a safe, child-friendly space where children who have experienced abuse or witnessed violence can share their stories and begin the healing process. ❤️‍🩹

At the luncheon, attendees will vote to award up to $15,000 in grant funding to one of the finalists. Your vote can help protect and support vulnerable children in Madison County.

📅April 16, 2026
⏲️11:30 a.m.
📍Anderson First Church of the Nazarene Community Center
2301 Meridian Street, Anderson

Registration includes lunch and a vote. Invite a friend, join us for lunch, and make your vote count.

👉Register here: https://buff.ly/4Baw3yS

If you are a caregiver or work with children, here are some things you need to know if a child discloses abuse or neglect: