The CARE Center is child-centered in everything they do. Organized in 1991, they are Oklahoma County’s only child advocacy center, and they are committed to helping children find their voice and begin to heal after abuse as well as preventing child abuse through education.
Education is the key to ending child abuse. Through their two abuse prevention programs, they give adults and children the tools they need to prevent child abuse. Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect is their training for adults, highlighting the signs, symptoms, and risk factors for abuse. ROAR is their prevention program specifically for younger children, teaching body empowerment and safety in a fun way.
Once children and caregivers are referred to The CARE Center, hope and healing can begin. They serve as a convening organization for many agencies, including law enforcement, child protective services, assistant district attorneys, medical, counseling, and family advocacy. The forensic interview is the cornerstone of their work and plays a significant role in the investigation and management of child abuse cases.