Children’s Safe Harbor Opens $10M Conroe Center, Doubling Trauma Services

In November, Children’s Safe Harbor inaugurated its expansive 45,000-square-foot center on Loop 336 East, a significant upgrade from its previous location on Oddfellow Street, which had become inadequate due to the growing population and rising caseload in the area. The former site was leased from Montgomery County and will be returned to county use.

The newly designed building focuses on fostering healing by incorporating natural light, water features, open spaces, and a serene wooded environment. The center provides support for children aged 2 to 17 and their families who have been affected by sexual assault, severe physical abuse, child sex trafficking, sextortion, and online solicitation.

“You take a pen and some graph paper, start organizing your thoughts into lines, and then this happens,” remarked Executive Director Victoria Constance while leading a tour of the facility. “I find this process absolutely astonishing.”

Established in 1998 under the guidance of Constance, Children’s Safe Harbor offers a nurturing, trauma-informed setting where children can openly discuss their experiences and receive coordinated services at no charge to families. Since its inception, the organization has provided services to over 31,369 children in Montgomery, Walker, and San Jacinto counties, as well as in certain areas of Harris County. The agency's data indicates that they conducted a total of 2,245 forensic interviews in 2024.

“When abuse is uncovered, families frequently find themselves at a loss for direction,” Constance remarked. “CSH serves as a vital support for families navigating some of the most challenging times in their lives.”

The initiative showcases almost ten years of meticulous planning and fundraising efforts. In August 2024, the groundbreaking ceremony was held. The design of the building was executed by Tramonte Design Studio, with Tellepsen Builders taking on the role of general contractor, while Gauge Real Estate Partners oversaw the project management.

The first floor encircles a healing garden and features a law enforcement area, a medical clinic, a Rainbow Room for supply distribution, and a conference and training center designed for community events. The garden showcases fountains, a water feature, and a sizable healing crystal generously donated to the nonprofit organization. A sculpture created by artist Shane Allbritton is suspended from the second floor.

The second floor features counseling spaces bathed in natural light, complemented by a staff gym and a dining area.

In 2022, the Woodforest Charitable Foundation made a significant commitment with a $2.5 million naming-rights contribution. Following that, in 2023, an additional $5 million was secured through the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, aided by the support of state Rep. Will Metcalf, R-Conroe. Additional community donors successfully completed the campaign.

“This new facility showcases our community's steadfast dedication to safeguarding its most vulnerable children,” Constance stated.