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Parent Counseling | Center for Prevention of Abuse- Heart of IL Safe from the Start

720 W. Joan Ct., Peoria, IL 61614

Eligibility

Children 0 to 5 who have been exposed to some type of violence. May be victims or observers of violence, abuse, neglect, or exploitation. May take older children if there is a child in the household in the 0 to 5 age range. Serves Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford counties.

Required documents

None

Hours

24/7
309-637-3905
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Adult Protective Services Line

309-691-0551
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Public Contact (24/7)

800-559-7233
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Crisis Hotline (24/7)

Languages

English

Application process

Please call.

Fees

None

Service area

Serves Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford counties.
The Center for Prevention of Abuse is the only agency in the State of Illinois to provide combined services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault/abuse, and elder abuse. The Center also reaches students age 0 to 5 with violence prevention education, as well as counseling for children who are exposed to violence.

Last Assured

11/24/2025

Providing organization

Center for Prevention of Abuse Heart of IL Safe from the Start
The Center for Prevention of Abuse is the only agency in the State of Illinois to provide combined services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault/abuse, and elder abuse. The Center also reaches students age 0 to 5 with violence prevention education, as well as counseling for children who are exposed to violence.