- Centralize response and evaluation services in a single, non-threatening, friendly environment.
- Provide services to reduce the trauma of alleged child abuse victims and their families.
- Ensure the well-being of the child.
- Provide our community with information about the dynamics and ramifications of child abuse.
Douglas CARES was developed in 1994 by the Douglas County Multidisciplinary Team(MDT) and the Child Welfare Program(CWP).
We are modeled after Northwest CARES and we are a member of the Oregon Network of Child Advocacy Centers.
The mission of the Center is to assist in evaluating children who have suffered alleged physical or sexual abuse. The center will:
Provide accurate, professional and timely assessments of child abuse disclosures, including videotaped interviews and prompt medical examinations, when appropriate.
Protect children from further abuse by improving the chances of successful prosecution of perpetrators.
Assist the child and family in coping with the trauma associated with disclosure.
Assist the child and family in finding stability in times of crisis.
