Our Mission

Mission Statement
To reduce the trauma of child abuse by providing a child-friendly and safe environment; foster professional collaboration and cooperation; and promote education and advocacy regarding the prevention of child abuse within the community.

Center Goals

The Staff and Board of Directors recognize that for the Center to be successful, realistic goals and concise direction must be established . The Center belongs to the citizens of our communities. Therefore, proper management and sound business decisions are made to protect the citizens' investment.

Goal 1: To adhere to the Child First Priority

Goal 2: Continue to build solid, positive relationships with law enforcement and agencies.

Child First Priority

(as written by Ann Ahlquist & Bob Ryan in 1993)

The Child is our first priority.

Not the needs of the family.
Not the child's story
Not the evidence.
Not the needs of the courts.
Not the needs of police,
child protection, or attorneys.

The Child is our first priority.