Description & Mission
Kids Hub Child Advocacy Center is an accredited member of the National Children’s Alliance, dedicated to reducing the trauma experienced by child abuse victims and their non-offending caregivers. Using a multidisciplinary approach, Kids Hub brings together professionals from law enforcement, child protection, prosecution, mental health, and victim advocacy to ensure a coordinated, child-centered response to reports of abuse. The mission of Kids Hub Child Advocacy Center is to provide a child-friendly location that will allow children to feel heard, supported, protected and comforted.
Contact Information
6140 US Hwy. 98 #40, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39402
601-909-6294
Health Partner Agency, Access to Quality Healthcare
Kids Hub Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is proud to partner with United Way of Southeast Mississippi, whose generous support directly funds our Forensic Interview Program—a critical intervention service for children who have experienced abuse or witnessed violent crimes.
United Way’s Impact: Supporting Forensic Interview Services
The funding provided by United Way helps ensure that every child has access to a safe, neutral, and trauma-informed environment to share their experiences. These funds allow Kids Hub CAC to:
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Conduct forensic interviews at no cost to families
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Maintain a team of highly trained forensic interviewers
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Invest in ongoing professional development to stay at the forefront of best practices
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Enhance the comfort and safety of the interview setting
Why Forensic Interviews Matter
Forensic interviews are developmentally appropriate, legally sound conversations conducted with children who may be victims of abuse or witnesses to traumatic events. They serve as the foundation of a multidisciplinary response that includes law enforcement, child protection, and mental health professionals.
These interviews are essential because they:
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Provide a child-centered space where children can share difficult experiences in their own words
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Reduce trauma by minimizing the number of times a child must recount their story
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Generate valuable, accurate information to guide investigations and protect the child
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Help connect children to needed advocacy, mental health, and medical services
Thanks to United Way’s support, Kids Hub CAC is able to deliver these lifesaving services and offer children the first steps toward healing and justice.
Kids Hub in the News
Kids Hub Child Advocacy Center has served seven counties in Mississippi for 10 years now, bringing together all of the resources needed to advocate for juvenile victims of abuse. Center leaders said the mission had outgrown the current building on Millbranch Road, so they’re preparing to make a move.
https://www.wdam.com/2025/04/
Meet Kayla.
Kayla was sixteen years old when she was first brought to Kids Hub after allegations were made that she was being assaulted by her adoptive father. Unfortunately, after her mother insisted that this was not the case and Kayla's non-disclosure of abuse occurring during a forensic interview, nothing could be done. A year later, Kayla came forward with new allegations of abuse toward her father and is now the mother of a young child. CPS and law enforcement quickly brought Kayla to Kids Hub again for a forensic interview and advocacy services. During this time, she discloses the abuse and the baby is her adoptive father's as well.
From there, Kids Hub advocated for Kayla and her child through each step. They were able to retrieve items from the community closet that would assist her and her child, worked with CPS to ensure they were placed into a safe foster home, and advocates worked with law enforcement to retrieve a warrant for DNA for a paternity test. It came back positive.
Currently, Kayla and her baby are both doing well in a foster home together, safe and cared for.
Volunteer with Kids Hub CAC
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Community Events: Volunteers may be contacted to assist with public events where community engagement is encouraged and confidentiality is not a concern.
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Donation Drives: We love partnering with local businesses, churches, schools, and other organizations to host donation drives. Items most needed include snacks, hygiene products, and handmade friendship bracelets, which offer comfort and support to the children we serve.
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Awareness Campaigns: Each April, in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, we collaborate with groups to help raise awareness through various campaigns and activities.
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Fundraising Support: Volunteers are welcome to help with our fundraising events, where community presence and support play a vital role in our continued success.
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Volunteer Days: We occasionally host special volunteer days that involve a range of tasks—from organizing supplies to beautifying our facilities—giving volunteers a hands-on opportunity to make a difference.