Fund Purpose
Provides support for the operations and programs of Corydon’s Comfort House, where child advocacy services are provided to the community.

Fund Story
Comfort House established an endowment fund at the Harrison County Community Foundation in 2008.  The purpose of the Fund is to provide support for the operations and programs of Comfort House.

Comfort House was established in 2004 as a Child Advocacy Center and is an associate member of the National Children's Alliance.  Comfort House is located in Corydon and provides services to families affected by sexual abuse.  Services include a multidisciplinary team forensic interview approach as well as the provision of a victim advocate in order to ensure appropriate referrals to counseling, etc.  Comfort House staff is available to present information to community organizations regarding the necessity of child advocacy centers and the success of the multidisciplinary team approach.  Comfort House personnel work as a team with law enforcement, child protection services, prosecutors and advocates.  Services are primarily offered in Harrison County, however no one is denied services because of geographical location.

Fund Impact 
2011: Operational expenses
2013: Operational expenses
2015: Supported operations in particular insurance
2017: Supported operations and insurance expenses
2018: Supported operations and insurance expenses
2020: To support operations and insurance costs