Our Story
Founded in 1997, Children’s Cove supports children and families affected by abuse through a coordinated, child-centered approach.
Created through a partnership of Barnstable County Government, Cape Cod Healthcare, the Department of Children and Families, and the Cape & Islands District Attorney’s Office, Children’s Cove was established to meet a critical need in the community.
Today, Children’s Cove is the only organization of its kind serving the Cape and Islands. We provide forensic interviews, medical care, mental health support, community support referrals, and community education—all at no cost to children, families, or our partners.
Our Team
Children’s Cove employs a team of dedicated professionals to meet the complex needs of cases and this difficult issue.
Stacy Gallagher
Director
Beth Mitchell
Deputy Director
Jacob Stapledon
Community Engagement and Education Program Manager
Kathy Fayerberg
Clinical Program Manager
Nancy Raymond
Administrative Assistant
Lauren Ackles
Multidisciplinary Team Coordinator
Vicki Bice
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, PediSANE
Sheena Miller
Mental Health Coordinator
Heidi Friedel
Community Programs Coordinator
Get Involved with Children’s Cove
Join us in creating a safer, more supportive community for children and families across Cape Cod and the Islands.