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THE CHILDHELP LIFELINE EMPOWERMENT TRUST

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 860782825 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE S80 · Community Improvement · Micro (<$100K) · childhelp.org
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mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO EXPAND ASSISTANCE CURRENTLY PROVIDED TO ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN BY AFFILIATED PUBLIC CHARITY CHILDHELP, INC., BY PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO CHILDHELP, INC. AND OTHER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ALSO ASSIST AND MEET THE NEEDS OF ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN.

profile · synthesized from sources

Childhelp is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect and treating its effects. The organization operates the National Child Abuse Hotline, provides intervention services through advocacy centers and residential treatment villages, and delivers evidence-based prevention education programs to children nationwide. Founded in 1959, it serves children and families across the United States with a focus on immediate protection, trauma-informed care, and long-term healing.

named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

Adult Survivor Program
Ongoing therapy and support groups for adults who have survived childhood abuse
Childhelp Children’s Advocacy Centers
Co-located multidisciplinary centers that bring together law enforcement, medical services, therapists, and child protective services to support abused children during investigations
Childhelp Courage First Athlete Helpline
Helpline and prevention program focused on combating abuse in youth sports, developed in partnership with the Foundation for Global Sports Development
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
24/7 toll-free hotline (1-800-4-A-CHILD) providing crisis counseling and support via call, text, and chat for children, families, and professionals; staffed by trained counselors
Childhelp Residential Treatment Villages
Residential facilities providing long-term therapeutic care for severely abused and neglected children, including locations in Beaumont, CA, Culpeper, VA, and Wickenburg, AZ
Childhelp Speak Up Be Safe
Evidence-based prevention education curriculum for Pre-K–12 students covering abuse, bullying, online safety, and healthy relationships; includes supplemental modules and facilitator training
Childhelp Therapeutic Foster Care
Foster care program providing short- and long-term therapeutic placement for abused and neglected children, with licensing for adoptions
activities · 11 groups

what they do

  • Child Abuse Prevention Alert Systems & Helplines 8 activities
    • Athlete Abuse Prevention and Support
      Launches programs and helplines aimed at combating abuse in sports for athletes, including the Childhelp Courage First Athlete Helpline.
    • Child Abuser Registry Notification System
      Launched Childhelp Alert, a system that proactively notifies subscribers when a registered sex offender moves into their neighborhood.
    • Child Protection Alert System
      Operates Childhelp Alert, a system that proactively notifies subscribers when a registered sex offender moves into their neighborhood.
    • Child Protection Information Systems
      Launched Childhelp Alert, a system that proactively notifies subscribers when a registered sex offender moves into their neighborhood.
    • Child Protection Information Systems
      Launches and maintains systems to proactively notify subscribers about registered sex offenders moving into their neighborhood (Childhelp Alert) and operates the Childhelp Courage First Athlete Helpline aimed at combating abuse in sports for athletes.
    • Child Protection Technology and Resources
      Launches initiatives such as Childhelp Alert, a system that proactively notifies subscribers when a registered sex offender moves into their neighborhood, and the Childhelp Courage First Athlete Helpline, aimed at combating abuse in sports for athletes.
    • Childhelp Courage First Athlete Helpline
      Launched the Childhelp Courage First Athlete Helpline, aimed at combating abuse in sports for athletes, providing a safe space for reporting and support.
    • Combating Abuse in Youth Sports
      Launched the Childhelp Courage First Athlete Helpline, aimed at combating abuse in sports for athletes.
  • Child Protection Legal & Public Advocacy 6 activities
    • Advocacy for Child Protection Legislation and Awareness
      Engages in advocacy efforts such as establishing National Child Abuse Prevention Month, leading and participating in marches, advocating for a national registry for child abusers (leading to the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act), broadcasting anti-meth campaigns, securing commitments from U.S. Governors to eradicate child abuse, and launching national bus tours to end child abuse.
    • Advocacy for Child Protection Legislation and Awareness
      Engages in advocacy efforts to promote child protection, including establishing National Child Abuse Prevention Month, leading and participating in marches, advocating for a national registry for child abusers (leading to the Adam Walsh Act), broadcasting anti-meth campaigns, securing gubernatorial commitments to eradicate child abuse, and launching national awareness tours.
    • Advocacy for Child Protection Legislation and Awareness
      Advocates for child protection through initiatives such as establishing National Child Abuse Prevention Month, leading and participating in marches, advocating for a national registry for child abusers (leading to the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act), broadcasting anti-meth campaigns, securing commitments from U.S. Governors to eradicate child abuse, and launching national bus tours.
    • Child Abuse Awareness and Advocacy
      Engages in advocacy efforts to promote child abuse prevention, including establishing National Child Abuse Prevention Month and leading initiatives like the Stand for Children March.
    • Child Abuse Prevention Advocacy
      Advocates for child abuse prevention through various initiatives, including establishing National Child Abuse Prevention Month, leading and participating in marches, advocating for a national registry for child abusers, broadcasting anti-meth campaigns, securing commitments from U.S. Governors, and launching national bus tours.
    • Child Protection Advocacy
      Advocates for child protection through various initiatives, including establishing National Child Abuse Prevention Month, leading and participating in the Stand for Children March, successfully advocating for the Childhelp National Day of Hope, initiating legislation for a national registry for child abusers (Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act), broadcasting anti-meth campaigns, securing commitment from U.S. Governors to eradicate child abuse, and launching a national bus tour.
  • 24/7 Crisis Hotline Operations 6 activities
    • Child Abuse Hotline Operations
      Operates the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline, a 24/7 service available via calls, texts, and chats for children, parents, teachers, neighbors, or professionals to report abuse, seek emotional support, reporting guidance, and counseling referrals. The hotline has expanded its capacity and capabilities nationwide, serving as a lifeline during crises and coordinating international abuse reports.
    • Child Abuse Hotline Operations
      Operates the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline, a 24/7 service available via calls, texts, and chats for children, parents, teachers, neighbors, or professionals. The hotline provides emotional support, reporting guidance, counseling referrals, and has expanded its capacity and capabilities nationwide, serving as a lifeline during crises and coordinating international abuse reports.
    • Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline
      Operates the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline, a 24/7 toll-free service available via calls, texts, and chats, providing emotional support, reporting guidance, counseling referrals, and connecting individuals to resources. The hotline has expanded its capacity and capabilities over time, serving as a lifeline for children, families, and survivors, including during the coronavirus pandemic.
    • Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline
      Operates the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline, a 24/7 toll-free service available via calls, texts, and chats, providing emotional support, reporting guidance, counseling referrals, and connecting individuals to resources. The hotline has expanded its capacity and capabilities over time, serving as a lifeline for children, families, and survivors, including during the coronavirus pandemic.
    • Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline
      Operates the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline, a 24/7 toll-free service (1-800-4-A-CHILD) that receives calls, texts, and chats from children, parents, teachers, and professionals. The hotline provides emotional support, reporting guidance, counseling referrals, and has expanded its capacity and capabilities nationwide, serving as a lifeline for children, families, and survivors.
    • Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
      Operates the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline, available 24/7 to receive calls, texts, and chats from children, parents, teachers, neighbors, or professionals, significantly increasing its capacity during the coronavirus pandemic.
  • Youth Safety & Abuse Prevention Education 6 activities
    • Child Abuse Prevention Education (Speak Up Be Safe Program)
      Delivers the Childhelp Speak Up Be Safe (SUBS) program, a comprehensive, evidence-based youth-focused curriculum for Pre-K through 12th grade. This program includes modules on human trafficking prevention, online harm prevention, and athlete abuse awareness, and has protected over one million students, expanding to include students in Japan.
    • Child Abuse Prevention Education (Speak Up Be Safe Program)
      Delivers the Childhelp Speak Up Be Safe (SUBS) program, a comprehensive, evidence-based youth-focused curriculum for Pre-K through 12th grade. This program includes modules on human trafficking prevention, online harm prevention, and athlete abuse awareness, and has protected over one million students, including in Japan.
    • Child Abuse Prevention Education (Speak Up Be Safe Program)
      Delivers the Childhelp Speak Up Be Safe (SUBS) program, a comprehensive, evidence-based youth-focused curriculum for Pre-K through 12th grade, which includes modules on human trafficking prevention, online safety, and athlete abuse awareness. This program has protected one million students and expanded internationally.
    • Child Abuse Prevention Education (Speak Up Be Safe Program)
      Delivers the Childhelp Speak Up Be Safe (SUBS) program, a comprehensive, evidence-based youth-focused curriculum for Pre-K through 12th grade, which includes modules on human trafficking prevention, online harm prevention, and athlete abuse awareness. The program provides facilitator training, scripted lessons, presentations, and activities, and has protected over one million students, expanding to Japan.
    • Child Abuse Prevention Education Programs
      Implements evidence-based prevention programs across all ages and developmental stages, including the Childhelp Speak Up Be Safe (SUBS) program for youth in grades Pre-K through 12, which includes modules on human trafficking, online safety, and athlete abuse. These programs are delivered in schools and include facilitator training and curriculum for students and caregivers.
    • Child Abuse Prevention Programs
      Implements early and ongoing, evidence-based prevention programs across all ages, including the Speak Up Be Safe program, which has protected one million students and is recognized as evidence-based.
  • Therapeutic Foster Care Services 6 activities
    • Foster Care Services
      Provides short and long-term therapeutic foster care for abused and neglected children through various programs, including the California Foster Family Program and the Childhelp East Tennessee Foster Agency.
    • Foster Care and Adoption Services
      Provides foster care services, including launching the California Foster Family Program and the Childhelp East Tennessee Foster Agency, which offer short and long-term therapeutic foster care for abused and neglected children, and acquiring licensing for adoptions.
    • Foster Care and Adoption Services
      Provides foster care services, including short and long-term therapeutic foster care for abused and neglected children through programs like the California Foster Family Program, the Childhelp East Tennessee Foster Agency, and a Therapeutic Foster Care program in Michigan, and also acquires licensing for adoptions.
    • Therapeutic Foster Care and Adoption Services
      Offers foster care services, including short and long-term therapeutic foster care for abused and neglected children through programs like the California Foster Family Program and the Childhelp East Tennessee Foster Agency, and has acquired licensing for adoptions.
    • Therapeutic Foster Care and Adoptions
      Provides short and long-term therapeutic foster care for abused and neglected children through programs like the California Foster Family Program, the Childhelp East Tennessee Foster Agency, and a Therapeutic Foster Care program in Michigan. The organization also acquires licensing for adoptions.
    • Therapeutic Foster Care and Adoptions
      Provides short and long-term therapeutic foster care for abused and neglected children through programs like the California Foster Family Program, the Childhelp East Tennessee Foster Agency, and a Therapeutic Foster Care program in Michigan. The organization also acquires licensing for adoptions.
  • Trauma-Informed Training and Professional Consultation 5 activities
    • Counseling and Support for Survivors
      Delivers individual and group counseling to child abuse survivors, including victims of familial sexual abuse, and operates the Adult Survivor program, an ongoing therapy and support group for abuse survivors. The organization also launched "The Survivor Series: Dare to Care" podcast to amplify survivors’ voices and celebrate their journey to healing.
    • Counseling and Support for Survivors
      Delivers individual and group counseling to child abuse survivors, including victims of familial sexual abuse, and offers an Adult Survivor program for ongoing therapy and support.
    • Counseling and Support for Survivors
      Delivers individual and group counseling to child abuse survivors, including victims of familial sexual abuse, and runs the Adult Survivor program, an ongoing therapy and support group for abuse survivors.
    • Therapeutic Counseling and Support for Survivors
      Offers individual and group counseling to child abuse survivors, including victims of familial sexual abuse, and provides an ongoing therapy and support group through the Adult Survivor program.
    • Therapeutic Counseling for Survivors
      Delivers individual and group counseling to child abuse survivors, including victims of familial sexual abuse, and operates an Adult Survivor program offering ongoing therapy and support groups.
  • Child Trafficking Survivor Support 5 activities
    • Residential Treatment and Care for Abused Children
      Provides therapeutic services and stable housing for child abuse survivors through residential treatment facilities. This includes operating the Childhelp Village in Virginia, the Alice C. Tyler Village of Childhelp East, the Childhelp Merv Griffin Village of Arizona, and the first residential treatment village in America exclusively for abused and severely neglected children in Beaumont, California.
    • Residential Treatment and Care for Abused Children
      Provides therapeutic services and stable housing for child abuse survivors in residential treatment facilities, including the Childhelp Village in Virginia, the Childhelp Merv Griffin Village of Arizona, and the first residential treatment village in America exclusively for abused and severely neglected children in Beaumont, California. This includes emergency shelter and care.
    • Residential Treatment and Care for Abused Children
      Provides therapeutic services and stable housing for child abuse survivors in residential treatment facilities, including the Childhelp Village in Virginia, the Alice C. Tyler Village of Childhelp East, the Childhelp Merv Griffin Village of Arizona, and the first residential treatment village in America exclusively for abused and severely neglected children in Beaumont, California.
    • Residential Treatment and Care for Abused Children
      Provides therapeutic services and stable housing for child abuse survivors in residential treatment facilities, including the Childhelp Village in Virginia, the Alice C. Tyler Village of Childhelp East, the Childhelp Merv Griffin Village of Arizona, and the first residential treatment village in America exclusively for abused and severely neglected children in Beaumont, California.
    • Therapeutic Services and Housing for Child Abuse Survivors
      Provides therapeutic services and stable housing to child abuse survivors at the Childhelp Village in Virginia, including individual and group counseling for victims of familial sexual abuse.
  • Adult Training for Child Abuse Prevention 3 activities
    • Child Abuse Prevention Programs
      Implements early and ongoing, evidence-based prevention programs across all ages and developmental stages, including the Connect to Protect Kids (CTPK) training for adults to prevent child sexual abuse and other interpersonal harm, and initiated child abuse prevention programs in K-12 schools in Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland metro areas.
    • Child Abuse Prevention Training for Adults
      Delivers the Connect to Protect Kids (CTPK) training to adults to prevent child sexual abuse and other interpersonal harm.
    • Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training
      Delivers the Connect to Protect Kids (CTPK) training to adults to prevent child sexual abuse and other interpersonal harm.
  • Out-of-School Time Program Advocacy & Quality Standards 1 activity
    • Capacity Building and Oversight
      Provides board oversight to the operations of Childhelp and obtained "Joint Commission Accreditation" for the Alice C. Tyler Village of Childhelp.
  • Advocacy & Education Podcasts 1 activity
    • Survivor Story Amplification
      Launches "The Survivor Series: Dare to Care" podcast to amplify survivors’ voices and celebrate their journey to healing.
  • Uncategorized 17 activities
    • Child Advocacy Centers
      Operates child advocacy centers, including the Children’s Center of Tennessee, the Children’s Center of Arizona (co-locating multidisciplinary teams), the Childhelp Children’s Center of Virginia, and mobile children's Advocacy Centers in Tennessee and Northern Arizona.
    • Child Advocacy Centers
      Operates child advocacy centers, including the Children’s Center of Tennessee, the Children’s Center of Arizona, and the Childhelp Children’s Center of Virginia, which co-locate multidisciplinary teams of law enforcement, child protective services, medical services, and therapists. The organization also operates mobile children's advocacy centers in Tennessee and Northern Arizona.
    • Child Advocacy Centers
      Operates child advocacy centers, such as the Children’s Center of Tennessee, the Children’s Center of Arizona, and the Childhelp Children’s Center of Virginia, which co-locate multidisciplinary teams including law enforcement, child protective services, medical services, and therapists to support severely abused children. The organization also launched mobile children's advocacy centers in Tennessee and Northern Arizona.
    • Child Advocacy Centers
      Operates child advocacy centers, including the Children’s Center of Tennessee, the Children’s Center of Arizona (which co-locates a multidisciplinary team), the Childhelp Children’s Center of Virginia, and mobile children's Advocacy Centers in Tennessee and Northern Arizona, to support severely abused children.
    • Child Advocacy Centers
      Operates multiple child advocacy centers, including the Children’s Center of Arizona and the Children’s Center of Virginia, which co-locate multidisciplinary teams to support severely abused children.
    • Child Advocacy Centers
      Operates child advocacy centers, including the Children’s Center of Tennessee, the Children’s Center of Arizona, and the Childhelp Children’s Center of Virginia, which co-locate multidisciplinary teams of law enforcement, prosecutors, child protective services, medical services, and therapists. The organization also launched mobile children's Advocacy Centers in Tennessee and Northern Arizona.
    • Childhelp Speak Up Be Safe Curriculum
      Launched the Childhelp Speak Up, Be Safe curriculum, the first evidence-based child abuse and neglect prevention education curriculum for Pre-K-12th grade, which includes modules for various age groups and topics.
    • Evidence-Based Program Research and Accreditation
      Conducts research to ensure programs are evidence-based, such as the Childhelp Speak Up Be Safe program being listed on CEBC and the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse. The organization also obtains Joint Commission Accreditation for its facilities.
    • Historical International Orphan Care and Rescue
      Historically created and formed International Orphans Inc. to rescue Amerasian orphans after a typhoon, built and maintained orphanages in Japan and Vietnam, and coordinated Operation Babylift to rescue and arrange adoptions for thousands of Amerasian orphans at the end of the Vietnam War.
    • Historical International Orphan Care and Rescue
      Created International Orphans Inc. to rescue Amerasian orphans after a typhoon, built and maintained orphanages in Japan, and built orphanages, a hospital, and a school in Vietnam. The organization also coordinated Operation Babylift, rescuing thousands of Amerasian orphans and arranging adoptions in America at the end of the Vietnam War.
    • International Orphan Care and Rescue
      Created International Orphans Inc. to rescue Amerasian orphans after a typhoon, built and maintained orphanages in Japan, and built orphanages, a hospital, and a school in Vietnam. The organization also coordinated Operation Babylift, rescuing thousands of Amerasian orphans and arranging adoptions in America at the end of the Vietnam War.
    • International Orphan Rescue and Care
      Engaged in historical efforts to rescue and care for orphans internationally, including forming International Orphans Inc. to rescue Amerasian orphans, building and maintaining orphanages in Japan, building orphanages, a hospital, and a school in Vietnam, and coordinating Operation Babylift to rescue and arrange adoptions for thousands of Amerasian orphans.
    • International Orphan Rescue and Care
      Created and formed International Orphans Inc. to rescue Amerasian orphans after a severe typhoon, built and maintained four orphanages in Japan, and built five orphanages, a hospital, and a school in Vietnam at the request of Congress. The organization also coordinated Operation Babylift, rescuing thousands of Amerasian orphans and arranging adoptions in America at the end of the Vietnam War.
    • International Orphan Rescue and Support
      Created and formed International Orphans Inc. to rescue Amerasian orphans and built orphanages in Japan and Vietnam, providing care and support for vulnerable children.
    • Research and Evidence-Based Program Development
      Conducts research and develops evidence-based programs, such as the Childhelp Speak Up Be Safe curriculum, which is listed as evidence-based by the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse.
    • Research and Evidence-Based Program Development
      Conducts research and develops evidence-based programs, with the Childhelp Speak Up Be Safe program being listed on CEBC as evidence-based since 2021 and recognized as the first Pre-K–12th grade child abuse prevention education curriculum listed as evidence-based by the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse.
    • Survivor Story Amplification
      Launched “The Survivor Series: Dare to Care” podcast to amplify survivors’ voices and celebrate their journey to healing.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
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3 years on record · 2019–2021
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
SARA O'MEARA CHAIRMAN/CEO 1 $534K
YVONNE FEDDERSON PRESIDENT 1 $532K
board members · 1
  • JIM HEBETS — EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 14

who they work with

  • Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline Network — Operates as part of Childhelp’s service network to receive and respond to abuse reports from children and families.
  • Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline Partner — Partners to provide 24/7 support and resources.
  • Childhelp/Virginia Partner — Founded a regional Childhelp Chapter and served as Founding Board Chair.
  • Children’s National Medical Center Partner — The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline partners with Children’s National Medical Center in Washington DC, a satellite hotline branch.
  • Foundation for Global Sports Development Partner — Partnered with the Foundation for Global Sports Development to launch the Childhelp Courage First Athlete Helpline.
  • Google Partner — Google chose Childhelp as the first resource for child abuse, neglect, and sex trafficking search terms.
  • Media 360 Partner — Partnered with Media 360 to launch “The Survivor Series: Dare to Care” podcast.
  • Meta Partner — Partnership makes the "Staying Safe from Online Harm" module available at no cost.
  • U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity Partner — Selected Childhelp’s Speak Up Be Safe program as their official abuse prevention curriculum for military base schools.
  • U.S. Department of Education Funder — Received a grant from the U.S. Department of Education for the Childhelp Speak Up, Be Safe curriculum.
  • law enforcement Partner — Collaborates with law enforcement as part of coordinated response teams to protect children from abuse.
  • medical professionals Partner — Works alongside medical professionals as part of interdisciplinary teams to ensure children receive appropriate care during abuse investigations.
  • social workers Partner — Collaborates with social workers to coordinate child protection services and family support.
  • therapists Partner — Partners with therapists to provide trauma-informed care and support services for children and families.