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The mission of the East Bay Children’s Law Offices, Inc., is to protect and defend the rights of children and youth through effective, vigorous and compassionate legal advocacy. EBCLO strives to provide a voice for children in and out of court and to promote positive outcomes for them.
Texans Care For Children works to improve the lives of Texas children by building commitment and action for improved public policy and programs. Texans Care For Children is dedicated to the belief that the society can do better for the children. It is not just the right thing to do; it is the smart thing to do, because the well-being of Texas is tied to the well-being of its children. They know that many Texans share their vision, and by raising their voices together, they can improve the lives of their children and the success of their state.
Bearing in mind the best interest of each child, our mission is to reduce trauma to child abuse victims and work towards improving the justice systems response by uniting the efforts of public agencies and enlisting community support.
The mission of the Denver Indian Family Resource Center is to strengthen vulnerable American Indian children and families through collaborative and culturally responsive services.
The Rose Andom Center improves the lives of domestic violence victims by facilitating better access to services and staff of community organizations and government agencies in a single, safe location.
SafePlace works for societal change to prevent sexual and domestic violence while offering crisis intervention, education, and long-term advocacy services. SafePlace was formed in October 1981, by the merger of Rape Relief and the Women’s Shelter Services, two programs operated by the YWCA since 1973 and 1976, respectively. Since our inception, we have been both a dual domestic violence and sexual assault provider agency in Thurston County. We are a private non-profit organization. Our sexual assault program is one of the oldest in the nation. A board of directors, staff, and over 90 trained volunteers operate the agency. Our general purpose is to empower survivors to make decisions about their lives, by offering supportive services, resources and information.
Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment.
The mission of Clackamas Women's Services is to break the isolation of domestic and sexual violence. Clackamas Women’s Services helps individuals and families experiencing and healing from domestic and sexual violence, child and elder abuse, stalking, dating violence, and trafficking. We work with survivors currently experiencing violence to plan for their safety, as well as help to heal from trauma in the past. Our programs and services are free, confidential, available in multiple languages, and with any accommodations needed. Our support is available regardless of gender identification, sexual orientation, age, and immigration status to ensure anyone escaping violence can access the resources they deserve. We honor the depth and diversity of lived experiences across our community. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or sexual violence, call our 24-hour Crisis and Support Line at (503) 654-2288 or (888) 654-2288.
CASA of Clackamas County's mission is to train and support community volunteers to provide a voice in court and advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children (ages 0-18) in the foster care system who need safe and permanent homes. Our staff recruits, trains, and supports CASA volunteers who coordinate with workers in both the child welfare and judicial systems to make sure children’s needs are met while they are in care and that they get to permanency as quickly as possible.CASAs investigate children's situations, contacting parents, school personnel, relatives, foster parents, child welfare agency workers, and service providers. CASAs then make recommendations to the Court regarding best next steps for children's living arrangements and any supportive services.
Cope Family Center's mission is to empower parents, nurture children and strengthen communities.We provide parents with the education, resources and support they need to raise children who thrive.
Every child needs someone in their corner. For children and youth facing the complex foster care system, a trusted mentor can make all the difference in the world. Since 1987, Alameda County Court Appointed Special Advocates (ACCASA) has recruited, trained, and supported dedicated volunteers to be the constant in a foster child’s life—a person they can count on for compassion, guidance, advocacy, and information. The unique relationship expands the child’s world through enriching experiences and forges bonds that often last into successful adulthood
Nevada Child Seekers' mission is to advocate for and engage in prevention, identification, and location efforts on behalf of missing and exploited children.