Eoa Children's House
The area's youngest victims of abuse and neglect can find security in Children's House. The organization focuses on giving children the therapy, rehabilitation, and preschool services they need to get back on track to a healthy, productive life. Each day, children between the ages of 18 months and five years are brought to Children's House on the Children's House Bus. One day at a time, Children's House holds the hands of these small children and guides them toward a complete recovery. With the help of Children's House, these children can look forward to entering kindergarten with smiles on their faces.
Cathy's Story
Cathy came to Children's House when she was four years old. She had been placed in foster care because of her drug-addicted mother's failure to protect Cathy from sexual abuse. The foster mother had enrolled Cathy in a public daycare, but the center could not keep her; she acted out sexually, was violent and destructive, she hurt herself and the other children and showed no sadness or remorse.
Once enrolled at Children's House, support and child management services were provided to the foster mother and the biological mother. With intensive intervention, a structured environment and behavior management, Cathy made excellent progress and began to use words to express her feelings and to show empathy. Her biological mother received drug treatment, attending parenting classes and received individual and family counseling services.
Due to the progress of both the child and the mother, the Judge allowed a trial placement in the home. The family was closely monitored and continued to make progress. Eventually, Children's House assisted the mother in transitioning Cathy to public school. The case is now closed and Cathy attends school with no need for supportive services and is currently on the honor roll.
For more information about EAO Children's House please contact Patricia Artripe at (479) 443-5239 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.eoawc.org