Childhelp
is one of the largest and oldest national, non-profit organizations
dedicated to the treatment, prevention and research of child abuse and
neglect. The organization provides a broad continuum of programs that
directly serve abused children and their families. Several of Chidhelp’s
programs were firsts, and continue to be studied by professionals worldwide
as "models that work." Sara O'Meara and Yvonne Fedderson continue to
actively lead the organization and provide its vision, serving as
Chairman/CEO and President, respectively.
Mission & Philosophy
Mission
Childhelp exists to meet the physical, emotional,
educational, and spiritual needs of abused and neglected children. We
do so by focusing our efforts in the areas of treatment, prevention,
and research.
Philosophy
Childhelp credits its success to its founders' visionary beliefs, which are
the heart of the organization:
- Childhelp
believes that every child has a unique contribution to make to the
world. We do everything within our power to help each child heal and
develop self-esteem to reach their God-given potential.
- We
believe unconditional love is the foundation upon which all healing
begins. The entrance of each Childhelp facility features the words "All
Who Enter Here Will Find Love."
- These children, who have seen
the worst that life has to offer, deserve the best that we can provide
while they are in the care of Childhelp.
Not
surprisingly, the perspectives of the children served by Childhelp are
varied. Some have known nothing but abuse and neglect, believing they
were alone and that no one cared. Others lived in happy homes with
caring, loving families, only to be hurt by someone outside the home,
usually someone they already knew and trusted.
Childhelp
programs and services
are designed to help children from any situation and let them
experience the life they deserve–one filled with love. The principal
theme is to provide these children with an environment of love and
kindness and with the best possible treatment services so they will see
how special they truly are.
