Since their inception in 2010, the ACPC has provided compassionate care to children and dependent adults who are victims of abuse or witnesses to crime. Serving 27 counties across Northeast Iowa, they work in partnership with law enforcement, Iowa HHS, the courts, mental health agencies, and others to ensure the best outcomes for victims.
In 2024, the ACPC served 650 patients, most between the ages of 5 and 12. Services include forensic interviews, medical exams, mental health support, family programs, and community education. And, all patients, regardless of type of service, receive ZERO bills for services.
But the need is growing—and so must our space.
Allen Child Protection Center (ACPC)
The ACPC has outgrown its current location inside Allen Hospital. Plans are underway to renovate Alumni Hall on the Allen College campus into a more welcoming, child-friendly space. The new facility will offer:
- Larger exam and interview rooms
- Expanded, private waiting areas
- A home-like atmosphere that feels safe and comforting
Your support is essential. Together, we can create a healing space where every child feels safe, heard, and supported—no matter their story.
Help us build a better tomorrow for Northeast Iowa’s most vulnerable.
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"When I was a Detective for our agency for 14 years, I worked very closely with the Allen Child Protection Center. The cases ranged from child neglect, sexual assaults, and even emergency interviews with children who witnessed homicides. The work ACPC does is incredible and the partnership we have with them has been outstanding. They make an immense difference in the lives of so many people that may have just had the worst experience anyone could imagine.”
City of Waterloo Chief of Police, Robert Duncan