Visiting Child’s Place
Knowing what to expect can make something unfamiliar feel a little easier.
We understand that you and your child may have questions about coming to Child’s Place. Our team will help you understand what will happen, answer your questions, and make sure you know what to expect throughout your visit.
All services provided by Child’s Place are free for children and families.
Before Your Visit
A member of our team will contact you before your appointment to schedule your visit, answer your questions, and explain what the day will look like.
It’s okay to tell your child why they are coming to Child’s Place. Children often feel less anxious when they know what to expect.
What Should I Tell My Child?
You know your child best. Keep the explanation simple, honest, and reassuring. Let them know they are not in trouble and that they are coming to a place where someone’s job is to listen to kids.
If your child wants to talk about what happened before the appointment, you don’t need to stop the conversation. Listen, be supportive, and let them know there will also be someone at Child’s Place whose job is to listen.
What Your Visit May Look Like
Every child and family is different, but knowing the basic steps of a visit can help make the day feel a little more familiar.
Welcome
When you arrive, a member of our team will welcome you and show you into our family waiting area. We’ll introduce you to the space, explain what will happen, and answer any questions you or your child may have.
Time With Your Advocate
Your Advocate will be there to support you throughout the visit. While your child meets with the Forensic Interviewer, you’ll have private time with your advocate to ask questions, share concerns, and talk about what your family may need.
Your Child’s Interview
Your child will meet one-on-one with a specially trained Forensic Interviewer. The interview is a conversation, not an interrogation, and gives children the opportunity to share information in their own words and at their own pace.
What Comes Next
After the interview, we’ll answer your questions and help you understand what to expect moving forward. When appropriate, the professionals involved in the investigation may also meet with you to provide updates and talk about next steps.
While Your Child Is Talking,
We’re Here for You
During the forensic interview, caregivers do not sit in the interview room or observe the conversation. This helps provide a neutral setting where your child can speak with the Forensic Interviewer in their own words.
While your child is talking with the interviewer, you’ll spend time with your Child and Family Advocate. This is your time to ask questions, talk about concerns, and discuss any support or resources your family may need.
Your advocate will remain a resource for your family after the visit, too. Support from Child’s Place doesn’t end when you leave our building.
Still Have Questions?
It’s normal to have questions before visiting Child’s Place. Our Frequently Asked Questions cover forensic interviews, advocacy, confidentiality, what happens after a visit, and other questions families often have.
Looking for more detail? Read our complete guide to What to Expect at Your Child’s Place visit →
Getting Here
Child’s Place is located in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, across the street from the Law Enforcement Center and the Justice Center.
Child’s Place
302 E 3rd St
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
Parking & Entrance
You may park along 3rd Street in front of our building or in the Law Enforcement Center parking lot across the street.
When you arrive, come up the steps or use the ramp to reach our entrance. At the top, look for our private exterior entrance to the left. You do not need to enter through the main building doors.
Look for the Child’s Place logo on our door so you know you’re in the right place.
Questions before you arrive? Call us at 507-616-6140.