Care Center-Child Abuse Response And Evaluation Incorporated

Mental Health Services: The CARE Center provides children and families with on-site and virtual counseling, crisis intervention, observational assessments, mental health education, and referrals for long-term therapy through partner agencies. In 2024, our mental health team grew to three licensed therapists, including one bilingual Spanish-speaking therapist, along with a coordinator who helps families create individualized care plans. The program provided 1,139 therapy sessions and connected 365 children and families with external counseling resources

Prevention & Education Program: The CARE Center equips adults and children with the knowledge and tools to prevent abuse. Our free Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect training helps adults who work with children identify signs of abuse and understand their reporting responsibilities. Our ROAR program empowers children ages 4 to 8 to recognize unsafe situations and protect themselves. In 2024, we trained 1,017 adults and reached 25,374 children across the Oklahoma City metro community. Since the program began in 2017, more than 100,000 children have received ROAR safety education

Medical & Wellness: The CARE Center provides medical and wellness exams for children through our on-site clinic in partnership with a local children?s hospital. These exams evaluate and treat medical conditions resulting from abuse or neglect, ensure the child's well-being, and may collect evidence to support investigations. In 2024, the program conducted 117 medical exams and provided 228 medical consultations to children and their families