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Treetop Child Advocacy Center outlines services, seeks sustained county support
Summary
Treetop, the Fifth Judicial District’s child advocacy center, told Lake County commissioners it has expanded services, opened a new location in Breckenridge and is seeking continued local funding after federal Victims of Crime Act grants were sharply cut.
Treetop Child Advocacy Center leaders told the Lake County Board of County Commissioners on June 1 that the nonprofit has expanded its staff and services since 2023 and is asking the county to continue financial support for 2026.
The presentation explained what Treetop does and why local funding matters: forensic interviews for children who disclose abuse, multilingual advocates to help families through investigations and access to medical and mental-health services.
Treetop serves the Fifth Judicial District, which includes Clear Creek, Lake, Eagle and Summit counties, Amy Olivera, executive director, said. "Our mission is to support child victims of abuse and their families through intervention, advocacy, and support services," Olivera said. The center moved into a new location next to…
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