Hirschfield Center
The Hirschfield Center for Children seeks to help children avoid behavioral, emotional and mental health problems by strengthening families and working to prevent child abuse and neglect.
“…for any kids in the community…”
– Bruce Burkland, Executive Director
Forensic Interviewing
Forensic Interviewing is conducted when there has been a report to law enforcement or the Department of Family Services that the child may have been a victim of abuse.
Family Advocate Project
The Family Advocate Project helps families at risk of child abuse or neglect to stabilize and gain control of their lives. Working with each family, staff at the Hirschfield Center create an individualized service plan to fit the family’s specific needs.
Court Diversion Program
Services provide a variety of interventions for juveniles, detained by law enforcement, including diversion from the Circuit Court for first-time offenders and probation services for youth involved with the Circuit Court. The focus is placed on first time offenders as studies have concluded that recidivism rates are reduced with this type of intervention.