Deirdres House

Deirdres House, formerly known as the Deirdre OBrien Child Advocacy Center, is the Child Advocacy Center for Morris Countys child victims of abuse and/or neglect and children who have witnessed violence. Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) are child focused programs that coordinate the multi-disciplinary investigation, prosecution and treatment of child abuse cases. Deirdres House is the only site in Morris County where a child victim can be interviewed and digitally recorded by law enforcement, medically examined and treated by pediatric child abuse specialist, prepared for trial, and provided with counseling services, all under one roof. All services are provided in English and Spanish and are free of charge. Deirdres House provides a secure, nurturing, home-like environment that lessens the trauma and provides a source of healing, hope, and justice for children who have suffered abuse and/or neglect. Since opening our doors in 1996, Deirdres House has provided services to child victim...