The Tree House

At The Tree House, we believe that it truly takes a village to make a big impact, and we’re incredibly honored to have you as part of our community. We’re excited to invite you to help us support our mission by placing a donation box at your workplace for collecting snacks!

Your contributions will go a long way in brightening someone’s day. If you're interested in setting up a box or need more information, please reach out to us. Together, we can make a meaningful difference!

Thank you for your continued support and generosity. 💚

School is just around the corner for many of the children we serve! Let’s help these kids have what they need to make their education successful!

Donations are accepted at 173 Highland Dr. Winder, GA

Or

Online at the treehouse.org

“Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression.” —Dr. Haim Ginott

Excited to participate in the Jackson County Health & Resource Fair today at the library in Commerce. Come by and see us! We will be here until 1:00 today (Wednesday 6/26). All sorts of resources available, including free diapers and wipes, and lots of door prizes!

Maybe you have heard the term "s*x trafficking." Maybe you think this is a big-city problem and that we in Barrow, Banks, and Jackson counties are not impacted by s*x trafficking. Please keep reading...

S*x trafficking occurs when a trafficker exploits an individual with force, fraud, or coercion to perform commercial s*x acts or work. Victims are most often women and girls. Victims are controlled through isolation, shaming, and false promises of protection. Physical assault is sometimes used to control victims, but not always.

When *children* are trafficked, we refer to this as Commerical S*xual Exploitation of Children, abbreviated as CSEC. If you suspect that a child is a victim of CSEC, please call the Georgia hotline for human trafficking at 1-866-END-HTGA.

Tree House staff and Board Members had so much fun at the Grand Opening Festival for the new park in Winder! It was H-O-T outside, but that didn't keep hundreds (thousands?) of people from showing up to celebrate. Those who stopped by our table got to "Pick-a-Pop" and win some Tree House swag.

In our Nurturing Parenting Program, we have a few new moms who are in need of some baby items. Specifically, we are looking for a pack-and-play that has a built-in changing table feature, and a baby swing. These items do not have to be brand new; they can be gently used! If you have either of these to donate, please contact [email protected] or [email protected].

As Supervised Visitation month comes to an end, we would like to once again recognize our staff who coordinate opportunities for children to visit with their biological parents from whom they are separated. Jessica, Chelsea, and Nolyn are simply the best at what they do!

Our Supervised Visitation program needs equipment and activities that families can use outdoors during their time together. Please visit our Amazon registry for specific items that we would like to have. Thank you for supporting The Tree House!

https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/FM7837W7RX5K

Camp Soar, The Tree House's one-week overnight camp for teen girls who have experienced abuse, is coming up in June. Please click the link to see what items are needed for camp - you can order directly from Amazon and have the items shipped to The Tree House. Please contact [email protected] if you have questions or want to know more about Camp Soar.

https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/FM7837W7RX5K

Tree House staff member Jennifer took time today to visit Barrow County Animal Control, where the dog belonging to one of our child clients is being housed temporarily due to a traumatic situation at their home. Thank you, Jennifer, for the care you show for others.

Would you like to help The Tree House, Inc? Our Supervised Visitation, Nurturing Parenting, and Outreach programs have some specific needs. A link to our wish/need list on Amazon is right here! If you order from Amazon, the items you select can be shipped directly to us so they can be put to use immediately! https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/FM7837W7RX5K

The Tree House, Inc. offers Supervised Visitation, which is an opportunity for families separated by foster care or other court involvement to have time together in a safe and neutral environment. We are blessed to have three caring and professional staff who provide supervised visitation services. Thank you Jessica, Chelsea, and Nolyn for all you do for families in our community!

Today is the final day of April, which we recognize as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. At The Tree House, Inc., we know that this month is about more than just raising awareness about the reality of child maltreatment. It's about taking action to reduce it. We believe that all children deserve to grow up in safe, supportive environments.

For more information about how you can help prevent child abuse and neglect in our community, call us at 770.868.1900 or email [email protected].

If you or someone you know is experiencing a child abuse crisis, please call The Tree House, Inc.’s 24 hour hotline at 470-755-5486 to be connected to a compassionate advocate.

The Tree House, Inc. is looking for a Registered Nurse who would like to help at our Camp Soar. Camp Soar, a therapeutic overnight camp for teen girls who have experienced abuse and trauma, will be held June 9-14 at Camp Twin Lakes in Winder. Contact [email protected] for more information.

The Tree House provides services for families to help prevent abuse from occurring. We know that parenting is hard and can be overwhelming at times. Our trained staff offer in-home support for parents who need it, at no cost to the family.

We can't let this Administrative Professionals' Day come to a close without recognizing our Office Manager, Cathy Loggins. Thank you Cathy!

The Tree House also offers trauma-focused therapy provided by qualified mental health professionals for child abuse victims, their caregivers and even their siblings, all in our child-family environment.

It was an honor to be included in Winder First UMC Missions Misson Expo yesterday. More than 15 local non-profits were represented and church members were able to learn about each one.

In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, an ice cream truck came to The Tree House and provided yummy frozen treats for all of the staff and interns. We are so appreciative of the hard work and dedication of each of these people!

The Tree House, Inc. has locations in both Winder and Commerce and sees hundreds of children and families each year, offering a variety of services to help them heal from child abuse. Services include forensic interviews during which a highly-trained professional has a recorded conversation with the child to gather their statement regarding any possible abuse that may have occurred or that they may have witnessed. The goal is for the child to feel as comfortable and safe as possible during what can be a very traumatic time.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This initiative is rooted in communities working together to serve children and their families in meaningful, impactful ways that provide families with the support they need, especially during challenging times.

The Tree House, Inc. is the child advocacy center serving Barrow, Banks, and Jackson counties. The Tree House began in 1996 when a small group of people in our community united around a shared mission of preventing child abuse. Together, they created a child-friendly agency that offered prevention programs, as well as a place for children to come when they disclosed abuse.

Watch this page for more posts about The Tree House and the services we provide.