Join Us in Celebrating The 5-Year Grand Opening of Charlie’s House - Safety Demonstration Home

About the Celebration

On October 13, Charlie's House will celebrate an incredible milestone—the 5-Year Anniversary of the Charlie's House Safety Demonstration Home.

This special event is more than an anniversary. It is an opportunity to celebrate the people, partners, volunteers, and donors who helped transform a family's tragedy into a nationally recognized resource that is helping protect children from preventable injuries.

Together, we'll reflect on our journey, celebrate the impact we've made, and share our vision for expanding child safety education for generations to come.

Our Story

Twenty years ago, Charlie's House began with a simple mission:

To prevent accidents and injuries to children in and around the home.

Inspired by the memory of Charlie Horn, the organization has spent two decades educating families, advocating for safer homes, and creating innovative ways to reach parents and caregivers.

After more than fifteen years of planning, fundraising, and collaboration, the Charlie's House Safety Demonstration Home officially opened its doors in 2021.

Today, it continues to educate thousands of families, healthcare professionals, educators, and community organizations every year.

The Safety Demonstration Home

The Charlie's House Safety Demonstration Home offers families a one-of-a-kind, interactive experience that teaches how to identify and prevent hazards throughout the home.

Each room provides practical, real-world examples of common dangers and simple solutions that can prevent life-changing injuries. Visitors leave with more than information—they leave with confidence and actionable steps to make their own homes safer.

Bringing Safety Home

Not every family can visit Kansas City.

That's why Charlie's House partnered with Amazon to create the Virtual Safety Experience (VSE).

The VSE is a free interactive app that allows parents, caregivers, educators, and healthcare providers to explore room-by-room safety guidance from anywhere.

Available on iOS and Android, the Virtual Safety Experience extends Charlie's House's mission beyond its walls and into homes across the country.

Download The VSE Today!

Event Details 

Date: October 13, 2026

Location: Charlie's House Safety Demonstration Home

Time: Coming Soon

What to Expect

Join us for an inspiring evening featuring:

• Celebration of 20 years of Charlie's House

• Reflection on 5 years of the Safety Demonstration Home

• Stories of impact from families and community partners

• Panel speakers

• Future vision for child injury prevention

• Opportunities to support the next chapter of Charlie's House

Featured Speakers & Panel Discussion

Hear from the individuals and organizations helping shape the future of child safety!

This year's program will include presentations from Charlie's House leadership, community partners, healthcare professionals, and special guests.

Speaker lineup coming soon.

Because of You... 

Every milestone Charlie's House has achieved has been made possible through the generosity of donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners.

Because of your support...

✓ Thousands of families have toured the Safety Demonstration Home.

✓ The Virtual Safety Experience now reaches families far beyond Kansas City.

✓ Healthcare providers are connecting parents with trusted child safety resources.

✓ New educational programs continue to expand across the country.

But our work isn't finished.

The Future Starts Today

The next chapter of Charlie's House is already underway.

With continued support, Charlie's House plans to expand the Virtual Safety Experience, develop new educational experiences, reach more healthcare providers, and continue creating innovative resources that help prevent childhood injuries before they happen.

Every donation helps us reach another family. Every partnership helps us save another child. Together, we can continue creating safer homes for children everywhere.

Donate Today!