At Life Stories Child & Family Advocacy, we provide a safe, child-focused space where every child can tell their story. Through our expert forensic interviewing process, children who have experienced abuse or trauma can share what happened to them in a calm, supportive environment—without fear or judgment. These interviews are the cornerstone of ensuring children are heard, understood, and protected.
A single interview is just the beginning. Life Stories coordinates a multidisciplinary team of law enforcement, child protection professionals, medical providers, mental health specialists, and CASA volunteers. Together, we ensure that every child receives comprehensive care, advocacy, and support through every step of the legal and healing process.
Without Life Stories, children in our community would be left navigating complex systems alone, risking further harm and prolonging trauma. By centralizing care and coordinating teams, we reduce stress on children and families while increasing the likelihood of safety, justice, and long-term healing.
FY 24-25 Impact at a Glance:
303 forensic interviews conducted in a safe, child-centered space | 524 non-offending family members referred to support services
242 children advocated for in court | 2,619 volunteer hours contributed by trained advocates last year
1,069 children and family members received care and support
Hundreds of children guided safely through the legal system with CASA and multidisciplinary team coordination
Healing and protection for children in Weld County depends on your support. This Colorado Gives Day, give the gift of advocacy, expert care, and hope.
The mission of Life Stories Child & Family Advocacy is to provide advocacy and support for abused or neglected children by advancing coordinated investigations, prosecution and victim services through the CASA Program, Child Advocacy Center and Darkness to Light Prevention Education Workshops.
A Kid's Place, DBA Life Stories Child & Family Advocacy, was established in 1995 to serve child victims in Weld County with initial formation and operation under United Way. In 1998, A Kid's Place became a separate non-profit agency coordinating forensic interviews of child victims in a neutral, child-focused, culturally appropriate environment. The CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) program was started in 1997 to train community volunteers who are appointed by the judge to ensure that abused and neglected children had a dedicated and attentive voice in court leading to a safe, permanent home. In 2000, the CASA program joined A Kid's Place as an additional program, and they have operated together now for nearly twenty-five years. The agency mission is to provide advocacy and support for abused or neglected children by advancing coordinated investigations, prosecution, and victims services. We serve victims of sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, witness to violent crime, drug endangered children, and neglect. In 2010, we opened a satellite Child Advocacy Center in Ft. Lupton, in south Weld County to better serve children in that area. In 2016, we changed our name to Life Stories Child & Family Advocacy to more clearly represent the services provided to children and families. In 2017, we purchased a building and after renovations, moved into the space in 2018 with an onsite counseling suite and a medical exam room completed in 2022.
Organization name
Life Stories Child & Family Advocacy
other names
Life Stories Child & Family Advocacy, CASA of Weld County, A Kid's Place, Weld County Child Advocacy Center
1998
Tax id (EIN)
84-1469488
Category
Youth Development, Human Services, Mental Health & Crisis Intervention
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
1640 25th AvenueWeld County, CO, US