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Who We Are & What We Do

KARE is a Children’s Advocacy Center serving Haywood County. We are dedicated to facilitating a community response to child abuse and neglect through outreach, advocacy, and specialized interventions. Discover more about our mission and the services we offer.

Get Involved

Are you ready to take a stand against child abuse, neglect, and exploitation? We would love for you to join our growing community dedicated to ending child abuse! We have plenty of opportunities for people just like you who share our vision. Here are some ways YOU can get involved.

Festival of Trees

Join us for KARE’s Annual Festival of Trees Gala, our biggest fundraiser of the year! We’re gearing up and looking for sponsors, donations, volunteers, and more for this magical and hope-filled evening! Your participation truly makes a difference. Whether you’re interested in purchasing tickets or contributing in other ways, you’ll find all the information here.

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Report

Do You Have Reason To Believe A Child Is Being Abused Or Neglected?

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Health and Human Services

Make a report to Haywood County Department of Health and Human Services (DSS/CPS) by calling 828-452-6620 and to your local Law Enforcement agency:

Police Department

Waynesville Police Department: (828) 456-5363

Canton Police Department: (828) 648-2376

Maggie Valley Police Department: (828)-926-0867

Haywood County Sheriff’s Office: (828) 452-6666

Emergency

If you are reporting an emergency, please call 911.

Sponsors & Donors

Thank you to our 2023-2024 sponsors, donors, and partners!

Contact us

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