The CARE Center

Don’t miss the Back to School Bash on August 10th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.! We can’t wait to see you all there! 🧡🦁

🔦 Intern Spotlight 🔦 Help us welcome Emilee Pinkston, one of our summer interns! Emilee is a senior at The University of Oklahoma 🎓 Throughout her education, Emilee has found a love for psychology, advocating for children, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of others 🫶🏼 #CareCenterOK #Intern

14,114 children have participated in ROAR so far in 2024! 🎉 The CARE Center is committed to providing educational opportunities within the community to provide children with the necessary resources to be BRAVE! We can’t wait to see what else 2024 has in store for REX! 🦁 #CareCenterOK

🗓️ Save The Date for our 10th annual Stand Up For Kids Luncheon 🍴 Join us August 22nd at The Skirvin Hilton Oklahoma City 🌆 Register for the event and sponsorships here: https://lnkd.in/gxzUTAig See you there! 👋 #CareCenterOK #SUFK2024

Hannah Griffis, the Director of Mental Health here at The CARE Center, was able to sit down with News 9 to share some details about Making Sense of Your Worth! Making Sense of Your Worth is a program designed to teach teen girls their self worth and encourages them to learn the necessary skills to remain confident during life’s challenges. We could not be happier to offer this program to the teen girls we serve here and we cannot wait to see how this program positively impacts the girls involved. Thank you for having us, News 9! 🧡

🚨 URGENT CALL TO ACTION 🚨 - Friends and supporters, we need your help TODAY! Tomorrow, HB3777 will be heard on the House Floor, and it poses a severe threat to the victims we serve. This bill could re-victimize and harass crime victims, lacks judicial oversight, and will unfairly expand subpoena power. 👇 Take action now 👇 🏛️ Contact Your Representatives: Find your personal and district Representatives using this link 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ghEzPcgf. 📲 Call and Email: Use the script below to urge them to VOTE NO on HB3777. - Script: “My name is __________. I live in ___________ District. I urge you to VOTE NO on HB3777 this week. It will hurt the child victims of crime we serve in your District. Here are multiple reasons to VOTE NO: - HB 3777 poses the potential to re-victimize and harass victims. - This bill allows the defense to acquire materials prior to even victims having access. - In domestic, sexually motivated, or homicide cases, these materials can be personal to victims and should go through the criminal discovery process at the appropriate time. - HB 3777 Lacks Judicial Oversight - A judge is not involved in the included process unless law enforcement or a civilian proactively contests a subpoena. - Oklahoma victims should not have to also fight their own subpoena battles. - HB 3777 does not adequately limit subpoena power Sheriffs and DAs agreed to the first section of the bill limiting what can be subpoenaed. But the bill’s citations to the civil discovery code open up the ability to subpoena far more than what was agreed upon. - HB 3777 does not consider that the Criminal Discovery Code and Civil Discovery Code are Intentionally Different - A separate discovery code is shared by most, if not all, of the States in the US. Countless cases have been decided by our Court of Criminal Appeals finding defendants’ rights have been protected by the criminal discovery process. Thank you for your consideration on this very important note. - Every call and email counts. Let’s protect our community and ensure the safety and dignity of crime victims. Thank you for your support! 🫶 #VoteNoOnHB3777 #carecenterok

🎨 Big thanks to Kwtv News 9 for covering #PaintTheTownBlue2024 and Brave Ball this month! 💙 📺 Your support helped amplify our message for Child Abuse Prevention Month. We appreciate your commitment to sharing our cause with the community! #CAPM #OkWearsBlue #carecenterok

🔔 Poverty does not equal abuse! 🔔 Close to 1 million families in Oklahoma live under the poverty level, yet many provide a loving and safe environment. Poverty and neglect are not synonymous. Is the child safe and loved? If yes, then what you’re seeing is poverty, not neglect. Poverty is not a crime. #paintthetownblue2024 #capm #okwearsblue #carecenterok

🌟🔦Celebrating National Volunteer Week with a Spotlight on Elizabeth! 🔦🌟 Elizabeth continues her journey with us beyond her internship, sharing her experiences at The CARE Center. 🌱 Why volunteer at The CARE Center? “After my internship here during undergrad, I fell in love with the people and the mission. Even with a demanding graduate program, I make it a point to volunteer whenever possible. The CARE Center has been incredibly supportive of my schedule, and I’m grateful to be a part of this team.” 💡 What has been your favorite moment? “It’s not about a single moment but the relationships I build with the children. Whether it’s choosing a movie, grabbing a snack, or exploring our toys and games, my goal is to create a safe and welcoming space. Telling them, ‘Your job here is to relax and play!’ is something I cherish.” 🌼 What would you say to someone considering volunteering? “The CARE Center is a fantastic place to volunteer. The children we serve have stories that need to be heard. Be ready to encounter tough situations but come with an open heart and mind. Your presence truly makes a difference, and you’ll be supported every step of the way.” Thank you, Elizabeth, warm, safe space you create for every child and caregiver who walks through our doors! #paintthetownblue2024 #capm #volunteer

🌟🎓 We had the honor of attending the graduation of the Youth Leadership Academy! These incredible high school juniors and seniors marked a major milestone and amazed us all. 💰They presented The CARE Center with a check for over $32,000! Their hard work and dedication to our cause show the incredible power of young advocates in action. 🙌 🎉 Thank you for being champions for change! You’ve started your journey as leaders, and we’re excited to watch you grow. Keep shining bright! 💖 #paintthetownblue2024 #capm