Welcome to The KARE House!

Discover our mission and learn more about our impact here.

Are you ready to take a stand against child abuse?

Here are some ways you can get involved and support our shared vision.

Safe Kids, Strong Communities

Equipping children and communities with knowledge and resources through
school-based safety programs.

Festival of Trees 2024:
Thank you for helping us raise over $80,000!

Thanks to all of our sponsors, donors, decorators, and volunteers for your incredible support! We could not have done this without you!

Need to report suspected child abuse, neglect, or exploitation?

Click here for info.

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.

Safety Programs for Kids

KARE currently offers two essential programs for elementary school-aged children: Internet Safety for grades 3-5 and Body Safety for grades K-5. Through engaging videos, discussions, activities, and other evidence-based best practices, we empower kids to protect themselves, providing them with the necessary tools to stay safe.

Festival of Trees

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, donors, attendees, and the incredible members of our community! Your support helped us break our previous fundraising record at the 2024 Festival of Trees—what an unforgettable celebration of hope and generosity!

Save the Date!
The magic continues in 2025—our next Festival of Trees is coming this November! Mark your calendars, and stay tuned for more details. Together, we can create another amazing event to support children and families in need.