Children's Safe Harbor received 9,189 child abuse reports in 2025, with more than three-quarters originating in Montgomery County, according to the nonprofit's annual impact report published Wednesday, July 29.
The numbers represent a growing caseload for the nationally accredited children's advocacy center, which serves Montgomery, Walker, and San Jacinto counties and parts of the Greater Houston area. Of those reports, 2,444 led to forensic interviews of children, up about 9 percent from 2,245 interviews in 2024. Interviewers documented 1,708 disclosures of abuse.
Sexual abuse accounted for nearly two-thirds of client victimizations at 1,412 cases. Physical abuse followed at 569 cases, neglect at 301, and human trafficking at 108. The report noted that 96 percent of offenders were someone the child already knew and trusted.
"Since opening our doors in 1998, we have served tens of thousands of children and families," founding Executive Director Dr. Victoria Constance said in the report. "With the right care and strong community support, we believe every child has the power to heal, find hope, and build a brighter future."
Constance retired after 27 years leading the organization. Kari Prihoda, who spent 17 years in leadership roles at Children's Safe Harbor and has personally conducted more than 4,000 forensic interviews, was named executive director on Tuesday, June 23, according to the Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce.
Services at no cost
In 2025, Children's Safe Harbor reviewed 2,592 cases and provided services including 451 pediatric nurse examinations, 1,585 family advocacy caregiver sessions, 2,241 individual counseling sessions, and 482 family counseling sessions. All services are free to victims and their families.
The organization operates from a new 45,000-square-foot headquarters on N. Loop 336 E. in Conroe that opened in late 2025. The two-story facility, built on 18 acres of piney woods, more than doubles the nonprofit's previous space and houses law enforcement staff alongside Children's Safe Harbor workers to strengthen coordination between investigators and service providers.
Community support
Montgomery County Pct. 3 Constable Ryan Gable hosted his 10th annual breakfast fundraiser for Children's Safe Harbor on Wednesday, June 10, at Truluck's The Woodlands, raising more than $15,000 with a sold-out crowd of 150 guests, according to the Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce. Emily Springer, a child abuse survivor who received services from Children's Safe Harbor, gave a public testimonial for the first time at the event. Springer has since joined the organization's staff as a Client Relations Specialist.
Since opening in 1998, Children's Safe Harbor has served 31,638 children. Montgomery County's population has nearly doubled over the last decade, driving increased demand for the center's services.
To report suspected child abuse in Texas, call the statewide hotline at 1-800-252-5400. Children's Safe Harbor can be reached at 936-756-4644 or at ChildrensSafeHarbor.org.
