CASIE Center Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 11, 2026

At the CASIE Center in South Bend, Indiana, we are dedicated to providing a safe, confidential environment for children and families. This CASIE Center Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, protect, and use information gathered through our website to support our mission of child advocacy and preventative services.

1. Our Commitment to Confidentiality

As a leader in St. Joseph County child safety, the CASIE Center understands that privacy is paramount. Whether you are a partner, a family seeking resources, or a concerned citizen, we treat your digital presence with the same care we provide in our advocacy work.

2. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information:

Voluntary Information: This includes names or email addresses provided if you contact us directly via email or phone.
Automated Information: We use tools like Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. This includes your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This data is used solely to improve our child abuse prevention Indiana resources.

3. Reporting Child Abuse (Mandated Reporting)

How do I report child abuse through the CASIE Center website?
The CASIE Center website provides links to the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) and local law enforcement for reporting purposes. We do not collect or store reports of abuse directly on our servers. To report suspected abuse, please call the Indiana Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 1-800-800-5556 or contact local South Bend authorities.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We utilize "cookies" to enhance user experience. These small files help us analyze web traffic. You can choose to accept or decline cookies in your browser settings. Declining cookies will not prevent you from accessing our preventative services information.

5. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to external partners, such as the National Children's Alliance or Indiana DCS. The CASIE Center is not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect against unauthorized access to the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this policy or our child advocacy center in South Bend, please contact us:

The CASIE Center
533 N. Niles Ave
South Bend, IN 46617
574-282-1414
staff@casiecenter.org