Ouachita Children’s Coalition
Court Appointed Special Advocates
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Child Advocacy Center
The Ouachita Children’s Coalition brings together two organizations dedicated to the well-being of Arkansas’ children.
The mission of the Ouachita Children’s Coalition, through the collaboration of CASA of the Ouachita Region and the Ouachita Child Safety Center, is to establish a safe and nurturing environment to educate, empower, and encourage survivors of child abuse and neglect.
With trained professionals and volunteers, we will advocate for the rights and well-being of children, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met, while instilling a path to stability for their future.
note left by an interviewed child
What to Expect at the OCC
The Ouachita Children’s Coalition is a safe, child-friendly facility where multidisciplinary teams work together to provide comprehensive services to child victims of abuse or neglect. The goal is to minimize trauma for children and ensure they receive the support they need to heal and recover from abuse.
Child-Centered Services
We offer investigations, assessments, and support services, including forensic interviews, medical evaluations, therapy, and advocacy.
This is done with the goal of minimizing trauma for children and ensuring they receive the support they need to heal and recover from abuse.
Welcoming Environment
Our facilities were designed with an emphasis on creating a friendly space for children and parents alike. Our site has comfortable waiting areas with toys, snacks, and refreshments. Our staff boasts years of training for approachable and comfortable communication with children for all services provided.
Support Resources
The OCC’s goal is to support all children of the Ouachita region. Through the CAC we offer an array of resources to help children and familes alike navigate their unique situations.
Within the community, the OCC hosts events and fundraisers so support kids in the region and provide access to all service and support offerings
Compassion and care for abused and neglected children.
Ouachita Child Safety Center
The Ouachita Child Safety Center is a safe, child-friendly facility where multidisciplinary teams work together to provide comprehensive services to child victims of abuse or neglect.
These centers offer a coordinated approach to investigations, assessments, and support services, including forensic interviews, medical evaluations, therapy, and advocacy.
The goal is to minimize trauma for children and ensure they receive the support they need to heal and recover from abuse.
Advocating for children in the foster care system.
CASA of the Ouachita Region
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers are specially trained community members appointed by a judge to advocate for the best interests of a child in the foster care system.
CASA volunteers conduct thorough investigations, build relationships with the child, their family, and professionals involved with the case, and make recommendations to the court regarding the child's placement and well-being. They serve as a consistent voice for the child throughout the court process, ensuring their needs are met and their voice is heard.