as of May 1, 2012 - Childhaven

Dear friends,
An abused child lives with insecurity, confusion and fear.
A Childhaven child lives with consistency, understanding and love.
The difference we make for abused and neglected children and their
families changes lives forever. It changes the lives of the hundreds of
babies, toddlers and presch oolers who receive our therapeutic care each
year. It changes the lives of their families, who learn how to parent with
steadiness, patience and joy. And it changes the lives of generations of
children and families who follow them, the cycle of abuse and neglect
forever broken thanks to Childhaven.
For more than a century, this profound life-changing difference has endured because Childhaven
embraces innovations that enable us to better address the unique developmental and early
learning needs of vulnerable children. It endures because we steward today’s resources while
taking strategic steps to secure our future. It endures because we believe that children can heal,
that child abuse can be prevented and that no other organization in our community can serve
this mission better than Childhaven.
It endures because of you.
You share our beliefs. You make the healing,
hugs and hope possible. You ensure the future
of Childhaven—and the future of our
children—today, tomorrow, always.
On behalf of Childhaven and our children
and families, thank you.
Sincerely,
Maria Chavez Wilcox
President
Our mission is to forever end the cycle of child abuse and neglect by healing its
youngest victims with scientifically proven therapeutic care, preparing them to be
successful learners, supporting their families and laying the foundation
for lifelong loving relationships.
Our vision is a community where child abuse and neglect no longer exist.
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