Located at the Marilyn Kapner Levin Center for
Children's Advocacy and Child Abuse Prevention

Latest News/Events

Wednesday, February 08, 2012 8:30 a.m. Monthly Breaking the Silence Tour

Come take a tour of your community's Children's Advocacy Center.

Location: Gulf Coast Kid's House

Thursday, February 16, 2012 3:00 pm Meet the Clydesdales and Raise Funds for Child Abuse Victims

(PENSACOLA, January 23, 2012) – Express Employment Professionals and Pensacola Cordova Rotary are teaming up to raise funds for Gulf Coast Kid’s House by offering the community a unique opportunity to see and ride beautiful Clydesdale horses. The Express Clydesdales will be on display for viewing and rides at Gulf Coast Kid’s House, 3401 N. 12th Ave., 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, February 16. Donations of $3 or more are suggested per ride. Photos will be available for purchase as well as hot dogs, drinks and Clydesdale memorabilia. All proceeds will go to the Gulf Coast Kid’s House. Tickets available at Gulf Coast Kid's House, Express Employment Professionals and on-site.

Location: Gulf Coast Kid's House, 3401 N. 12th Avenue

Tuesday, March 13, 2012 5:30 p.m. Learn to Prevent and Recognize Child Sexual Abuse

Participate in the nationally recognized Stewards of Children course and become empowered to fight the epidemic of child sexual abuse.

Location: Gulf Coast Kid's House

400 walk to honor adoptive and foster families Released: 11/12/2011

Adoption Walk aimed at recruiting more foster and adoptive families - a huge success

Reporting child abuse is an obligation, not an option Released: 11/19/2011

With the media spotlight focused on another community, we should reflect on our own community and the fact that the plague of child physical and sexual abuse exists in our own backyard.

Gulf Coast Kid's House - Pensacola, Fl Smiling Faces - Are the Best Gratitude

How You Can Help Get involved with your local child advocacy center

Monetary donations are greatly appreciated. Every bit counts and helps the children. Please use the form below to send money to us via Paypal.

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We need your help

Donations are vital to our organization. Your generous donations will be put to good use and benefit children from our local community. Below are items that you can donate to help us.

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  • Diaper wipes
  • Clorox surface wipes
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Dishwasher soap
  • Dish soap
  • Wet floor signs
  • Noise machines
  • Paper towels
  • Stamps
  • Fluorescent light bulbs (call for specific sizes)
  • Cash
  • Gift Cards in $20 increments
  • Kleenex tissues (any brand)
  • Underwear (various child sizes- boy and girl)
  • Stickers/Lollipops/Pencils (after exam treats)
  • Office supplies
  • DVD Burner
  • Computers (laptop or desktop)
  • "Kid Friendly" snacks in individual packages such as:
    • Goldfish crackers (or other crackers), multi-pack snack-sized
    • Cookies, multi-pack snack-sized
    • Frito Lay Variety Chips Pack, snack-sized (or other brands)
    • Capri-Sun juice drinks (or other brands), individual pouch packs, any flavors
    • Minute-Maid juice boxes (or other brands), individual box packs, any flavors
  • Magazines for waiting room:
    • Children's Magazines such as Highlights for Children, National Geographic Kids
    • Older General Interest such as Good Housekeeping, Readers Digest, TIME
  • Current Child-Friendly movie DVDs

Special Service Opportunities

  • Become a child abuse prevention educator
  • Help with much needed fundraising events
  • Advocate for child welfare issues
  • Sponsor a program, service or event

Volunteer Information

Gulf Coast Kid's House has three full-time employees and relies heavily on our volunteers. Because of the nature of the work we do, volunteers must complete a background check before volunteering at the center. Volunteers help with a variety of events ranging from administrative help to prevention education and special events. If you would like to volunteer your time, please send us an application. You can print an application from the link below.