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Causes: Child Abuse Prevention, Children & Youth, Children & Youth Services, Crime & Law, Domestic Violence, Homeless & Housing, Homeless Shelters
Mission: To advocate and support abused, neglected foster children
Programs: Forensic interview program: the organization provides forensic interviews for children that have been abused or neglected. These interviews are conducted by a trained, professional interviewer in coordination with law enforcement and human services personnel. A single interview model is used so that the children do not have to be questioned repeatedly.
darkness to light program: a national program whose mission it is to raise awareness of the prevalence and consequences of child sexual abuse by educating adults. The organization offers training to adults in positions to serve as advocates of children.
helping hands program: provides assistance and direct monetary aid to families and children in need. Coordinates with other community agencies to provide support to needy families. Also sponsors an annual christmas program and heath fair for low income children in the community.
other programs in line with the mission of the organization.