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Yvonne Fedderson

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    Since 1959, Childhelp has saved and transformed the lives of more than 14 million children.

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    Childhelp Speak Up Be Safe

    Childhelp Speak Up Be Safe

    • Evidence-based
    • Prevention education curriculum
    • Age-appropriate lessons for Pre-K–12
    • Used by schools and other youth-serving organizations
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    Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline

    • Safe, nonjudgmental, inclusive hotline
    • Crisis intervention, information and referrals
    • Evidence-informed practices
    • Call, text or chat
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    Courage First Athlete Helpline

    • Staffed by professional counselors with specialized training in athletics
    • Models Childhelp’s National Child Abuse Hotline
    • Evidenced-informed practices
    • For athletes, parents, coaches, sports communities
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    Childhelp Advocacy Centers

    • One-stop approach to child abuse response
    • Multidisciplinary team (law enforcement, CPS, medical, legal)
    • Interviews, medical exams, counseling, referrals
    • Centers in Arizona and Tennessee
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    Childhelp Foster Care and Adoption

    • Match children in need with loving families in a safe environment
    • Provide ongoing support
    • Licensed to recruit, screen, train and certify
    • Programs in California and Tennessee
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    The Alice C. Tyler Village of Childhelp

    • Interdisciplinary approach to treatment
    • Home-like cottages based on age and gender
    • Nurturing setting with a 270-acre horse farm
    • Various recreational activities, including horseback riding, gardening and swimming
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    Together, we transform the lives of children

    Childhelp transforms children’s lives by providing crucial support, empowering them to overcome adversity and thrive beyond the challenges of abuse.

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    Childhelp Announces the Passing of Co-Founder Yvonne Fedderson

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    In the news: Courage First going 24/7 featured in Business Insider

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    In the news: Yahoo! News features Courage First

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    In the news: Parents Magazine features Childhelp’s Athlete Helpline

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    Foster care success story: How one boy found his forever home

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    Testimonials

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    Our communities and students are safer because of Childhelp Speak Up Be Safe.

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    The counselors absolutely love the program. It’s really making a difference.

    Prevention CoordinatorIowa
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    Thank you so much for your amazing curriculum. It’s fantastic and the students love it.

    Prevention and Health Promotion AgentQuebec, Canada

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