Leslie Holt, the founder and executive director of “A Child’s Light”. It’s a non-profit ensuring that children experiencing trauma receive timely access to professional trauma-informed therapy. Leslie is motivated through personal experience and has a passion for protecting the most vulnerable. Leslie is a trusted advocate and community leader. Her work bridges families, schools, law
Lighting the Path to Healing and Hope No Child Waits for Hope Community Highlights A Year of Light and Growth Happy Anniversary, A Child’s Light! October marked one year in our Downingtown location at 257 W. Uwchlan Avenue, and what an incredible year it has been. From expanding partnerships to increasing therapy access for children, we’re
Lighting the Path to Healing and Hope No Child Waits for Hope We’re thrilled to share the latest updates from A Child’s Light and show how your support is helping children affected by trauma heal and thrive. Upcoming Events Coffee with a Cop When: Friday, September 19, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM Where: 257 W Uwchlan
Kirk Simmons, sit down with Leslie Holt, founder and executive director of A Child’s Light, a Chester County nonprofit that provides free trauma counseling to children affected by physical and sexual abuse. This conversation is powerful, emotional, and urgently important. Leslie opens up about how the organization started, the heartbreak that fuels her mission, and
Brightening the Lives of Children in Chester County...One light at a time Recent Highlights & Community Connections Podcast Features Market Movers with Kirk Simmon – Founder and Executive Director, Leslie Holt shares what every parent should know about recognizing when a child may be struggling and the importance of acting early. Listen here Good 2 Know in
Finding Hope After Abuse: Mia’s Path from Darkness to College Dreams At just 14 years old, during the height of COVID, Mia’s world was turned upside down. What began as a relationship with a boyfriend quickly turned into manipulation and exploitation. He told her that if she truly loved him, she would “be with” his
About 64% of adults in the United States have experienced at least one adverse childhood we experience before the age of 18 . When you understand what constitutes childhood trauma, you can better protect your children and help those who have already been affected. Childhood traumas can take many forms, from physical abuse to natural
Did you know that childhood trauma affects children differently than adults? What is childhood trauma exactly? It encompasses distressing experiences that overwhelm a child's ability to cope, potentially affecting their development and well-being. Children rank among the most vulnerable populations following traumatic events. Their reactions are significantly influenced by how you - their parents, caregivers,
Abandoned and Alone: Two Little Girls Find Safety Two little sisters—just seven and nine years old—were abandoned in an empty building. Their mother and her partner walked away, leaving them with no food, no water, and no promise to return. For days, the girls waited, alone in the silent emptiness, before venturing out in search
Brian Story: From Desperation to Playful Laughter Brian was not even two years old when his life became a story of survival. Born into a home where substance abuse ruled, he learned quickly that hunger was normal. His father, overwhelmed and unfit to care for him, would place a bottle in the crib and hope
