OCTOBER 2025 | 83 THE OKLAHOMA BAR JOURNAL times to different professionals, such as attorneys and police. The CARE Center also provides therapy and connects families to ongoing services, ensuring that recovery continues. OBF funding expands access to these vital services, helping reduce wait times for interviews and therapy while making sure families have immediate access to the resources they need. The CARE Center’s multidisciplinary approach – working closely with law enforcement, medical providers and prosecutors – allows for coordinated responses that prioritize both the child’s safety and emotional well-being. A BROADER COMMITMENT The OBF is honored to support so many organizations dedicated to protecting and uplifting Oklahoma’s children, including Marie Detty Youth & Family Services, the Mary Abbott Children’s House, the Oklahoma Guardian Ad Litem Institute, Oklahoma Lawyers for Families and Children and many more. These programs serve communities across the state, reaching both rural and urban areas. Together, they provide critical services for children at risk of abuse and neglect. By training advocates, supporting legal professionals and creating safer pathways for children in crisis, these organizations form a strong network of care. Their work reflects the OBF’s mission to bring justice home to Oklahoma families and ensure that every child has the opportunity to be seen, heard and protected. From left The CARE Center staff with OBF Trustee Dylan Erwin, OBF staff members Jessi Hesami and Deb Holt, and OBF Trustee April Moaning Left: Advocate Supervisor Whitney Bruton provides information on Canadian County CASA.
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