Childhelp, Inc.
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Prevention Programs
Childhelp prevention programs include the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-4-A-CHILD), Childhelp's Speak Up Be Safe (CH-SUBS) personal safety program and a variety of services localized for each region where we offer program services.
Residential Villages
Childhelp provides intensive residential care for as little as three months and as long as a year or more to children and youth that have experienced abuse, trauma or other issues for which intensive stabilization, care and treatment is required.
Child Advocacy Centers
Childhelp operates child advocacy centers which provide a "one-stop" location for the investigation and treatment of child abuse and neglect. Childhelp child advocacy centers are currently located in Arizona, Colorado, Tennessee and Virginia.
Foster Care and Adoption Services
Childhelp foster care services in Southern California, Michigan and Tennessee provide short and long-term therapeutic foster care to abused and neglected children within a caring and safe environment in which they can continue their development.
Where we work
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Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Childhelp, Inc.
Board of directorsas of 02/11/2022
Ms. Sara O'Meara
Childhelp, Inc.
Ms. Yvonne Fedderson
Childhelp, Inc.
Sara O'Meara
Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO of Childhelp
Sharon Lechter
Pay Your Family First
Yvonne Fedderson
Co-Founder & President of Childhelp
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Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes