For individuals and families in Utah, Wasatch, Summit, Millard and Juab counties. Children 0 - 11. Many services are free and fee for service program rates may be reduced for those who qualify. Contact for current information.

• Children's Out of Home Respite Care
• Parenting Skills Classes
• Social Skills Training
• Play Therapy
• Crisis Nurseries/Child Care
• General Counseling Services
• Child Abuse Counseling
• Sexual Assault Prevention
• Developmental Assessment
• Stress Management

Janelle Christensen, MSW, Executive Director

Stuart Harper, LCSW

Larry A. Krause, BSW, MSW: Specializes in treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder and child centered play therapy.

See website or contact for additional provider names and specialties. All providers may not provide all services

Forges and guides a community commitment to prevent child abuse. Doing this through advocacy and child abuse prevention programs.COVID-19 UPDATES: Please call or email via website for more information.

• Parenting Skills Classes
• Child Abuse Volunteer Opportunities
• Advocacy
• Child Abuse Prevention

Varies according to service, eligibility determined by local DCFS offices.

• Children's Protective Services

Works with parents and children to build stronger families. Offers home based parenting education, child abuse counseling and prevention, crisis nurseries/ childcare, also offers sexual assault prevention, general crisis intervention hotlines, crime victim support groups, mental health related therapy and support groups, and spouse/ intimate partner abuse counseling.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all CDC and State guidelines; masks are required. Most counseling services are being done via telehealth, limited in person services based on need.

• Crisis Nurseries/Child Care
• Child Abuse Prevention
• Sexual Assault Prevention
• Home Based Parenting Education
• Parenting Skills Classes
• Crime Victim Support Groups
• Child Abuse Counseling
• Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
• General Crisis Intervention Hotlines
• Mental Health Related Support Groups

Ages 0 - 18

• Children's Protective Services
• Child Abuse Prevention
• Youth Violence Prevention

• General Counseling Services
• Child Abuse Prevention
• Holiday Gifts/Toys
• Child Guidance
• Babysitting Instruction
• Crisis Nurseries/Child Care
• Case/Care Management
• Parenting Materials
• Home Based Parenting Education
• Parenting Skills Classes

Katy Bonds, LCSW

Approaches Used:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Family Therapy
sand tray therapy
EMDR trauma processing

Weber and Morgan counties. Families who have adopted a child through the State of Utah’s Division of Child and Family Services- ages 0-17

• Family Counseling
• Home Based Parenting Education
• Child Abuse Prevention
• Children's Out of Home Respite Care
• Specialized Information and Referral
• Parenting Skills Classes
• Crisis Nurseries/Child Care

• Specialized Information and Referral
• Child Abuse Volunteer Opportunities
• Advocacy
• Child Abuse Prevention
• Home Based Parenting Education

• Crime Victim Support
• Child Abuse Medical Evaluations

• Child Abuse Reporting/Emergency Response
• Home Based Parenting Education
• Parenting Skills Classes
• Child Abuse Counseling
• Child Abuse Medical Evaluations
• Crisis Nurseries/Child Care
• Child Abuse Prevention

• Youth Violence Prevention
• Child Abuse Prevention
• Children's Protective Services

Children 0-11 years old, will receive children if parents have an emergency, doctor appointment or counseling sessions. Otherwise persons 18+ years old. Daggett, Duchesne and Uintah counties.

• Disability Related Parenting Programs
• Parenting Skills Classes
• Parent Support Groups
• Child Abuse Prevention
• Crisis Nurseries/Child Care
• Child Care Volunteer Opportunities

• Youth Violence Prevention
• Child Abuse Prevention
• Children's Protective Services

Varies according to service; contact Centralized Intake toll free; eligibility determined by local DCFS offices.

1. Child welfare services - protective services, foster care and adoptions.
2. Family services - family, marriage and child counseling, parenting groups, day care placement, supervision and follow through.
3. Family Preservation Unit - services for families who have experienced some difficulties related to abuse or neglect, but for whom removal of the child from the home is not necessary.
4. To be a foster parent contact the Utah Foster Care Foundation, www.utahfostercare.org/, or 1-877-505-5437 (Toll-free).
5. Adoption.
6. Independent Living Program (ILP) - a program for teens from age 16 to 18 who will not be returning to their natural home. Teaches youth to function independently and transition successfully from foster care into adulthood. Teen must currently be in the custody of the state such as foster care.
7. Services for youth - in their home.

All child abuse and/or neglect referrals for the state are now processed through our Centralized Intake office in Magna, where staff are available 24/7 to take referrals. For email referrals there could be up to a week's turn-around time.

Varies according to service, eligibility determined by local DCFS offices.

• Children's Protective Services

Children and youth, families. Treatment for those who otherwise are unable to afford treatment, sliding scale. Childcare available. Patient diagnosis must be appropriate for outpatient treatment. Subsidized substance abuse and domestic violence treatment services are primarily available for Salt Lake County residents within income criteria. Children and adults from low-income families who have witnessed or experienced domestic abuse.

• Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
• Counseling for Children Affected by Domestic Violence
• Substance Use Disorder Counseling
• Child Abuse Prevention
• Adolescent/Youth Counseling
• General Counseling Services
• Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling

Children in preschool through 6th grade, Utah, Cache and Rich counties

Works with parents and children to build stronger families. Offers home based parenting education, child abuse counseling and prevention, also offers sexual assault prevention, general crisis intervention hotlines, and spouse/ intimate partner abuse counseling. COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all CDC and State guidelines; masks are required. Counseling is being offered via telehealth.

• Home Based Parenting Education
• Crisis Nurseries/Child Care
• Parenting Skills Classes
• Child Abuse Counseling
• Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
• Child Abuse Prevention
• General Crisis Intervention Hotlines
• Sexual Assault Prevention

Offices in Logan, Hyrum and Smithfield

Provides therapeutic retreats for women who were sexually abused as children or adolescents.

• Child Abuse Support Groups
• Child Abuse Prevention

• Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
• Family Counseling
• Child Abuse Counseling
• Child Abuse Prevention
• Sexual Assault Prevention
• General Crisis Intervention Hotlines
• Crisis Nurseries/Child Care

• Children's Protective Services
• Youth Violence Prevention
• Child Abuse Prevention

• Child Abuse Prevention
• Rent Payment Assistance
• Parenting Support Volunteer Opportunities
• Child Abuse Counseling
• Crisis Nurseries/Child Care
• Adult Mentoring Programs

Provides support to local Family Support Centers which protect children in crisis situations. Website includes statewide program locator.

Services Include:

• Crisis and Respite Nurseries
• Counseling and Education
• In-home Programs
• Self-Sufficiency Programs

Based on the needs of the particular community, each agency may offers additional services, ranging from on-site therapists, lending libraries, and in-home parenting support. 

Assists children who have suffered trauma and abuse through education, training and by providing resources.

Partners with Granite School District to provide trauma and evidence-based therapeutic intervention training to school counselors, psychologists, teachers, and community centers.

Liesl Einerson, LCSW - Adoption Program Coordinator

Works to "prevent shaken baby syndrome and promote the well-being of infants generally through the development and implementation of programs, policy and research; and to support and educate families, caregivers and professionals.”

Provides website-based resources for parents and caregivers who play an essential role in helping children and teenagers recover from traumatic events. The website has a number of resources including definitions and types of child trauma, treatments and practices, screenings and assessments, information on trauma-informed care, as well as tip sheets and trainings in English and Spanish.

Internet-based resource

Provides services to prevent child abuse. Serving the U.S. and Canada, the hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with professional crisis counselors who—through interpreters—provide assistance in over 170 languages. The hotline offers crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources. All calls are confidential.

Anyone can call the hotline to report a missing child or check the website for tips and prevention advice.

• Internet Safety Education
• Child Kidnapping Prevention
• Child Sexual Exploitation Reporting
• Disaster Survivor Inquiries

Available to anyone needing help regarding a human trafficking situation or seeking information about human trafficking.

Provides a 24/7 reporting hotline (phone, text, live chat, email), information, and confidential referral to social and legal services for victims and survivors of human trafficking. The Hotline also receives tips about potential situations of sex and labor trafficking and facilitates reporting that information to the appropriate authorities in certain cases. The hotline is operated by Polaris, a non-government organization leading the fight to end human trafficking.COVID-19 Update: following all CDC and state guidelines.

• Human Trafficking Hotlines
• Human Trafficking Prevention

The Hotline is operated by Polaris, a non-profit, non-governmental organization working exclusively on the issue of human trafficking. The Trafficking Hotline is not a government entity, law enforcement, or an immigration authority.

Contact for eligibility.

Offers support all along the continuum of a human trafficking survivor’s journey, including: emergency response, counseling and skills training, shelter, legal advocacy and survivor leadership.

Hotline & Emergency Response: 888-539-2373. The hotline provides around the clock response to victims of human trafficking and law enforcement and serves as a resource to the community for referrals, technical assistance and reporting tips regarding potential human trafficking cases. The emergency response team provides immediate, short-term services to ensure the safety and well-being of victims when they first escape their trafficking situation.

Social Services: CAST's intensive case management program offers a client-centered, trauma-informed approach to helping survivors along their journey to freedom and independence. The program begins with a comprehensive assessment to determine goals and necessary next steps. Services include basic necessities, safety planning, supportive counseling, medical, education, life skills training, employment, transportation, applying for state/federal benefits and more.

Legal Services: CAST attorneys empower survivors to assert their legal rights and choose appropriate remedies to rebuild their lives. The legal services program works collaboratively with survivors, community-based organizations, public-interest attorneys and numerous government agencies to ensure survivors of human trafficking are provided culturally-sensitive, victim-centered legal representation. Along with its in-house legal team, CAST's pro bono attorneys dedicate their time and talent assisting with immigration advocacy, criminal victim-witness advocacy, civil litigation, family law and cutting edge policy initiatives.

Youth Program: CAST recognizes the specialized needs of minor and transition age youth (TAY) survivors of human trafficking and developed specific youth-focused programming. Youth services include monthly group activities focused on empowerment, positive experiences and education; comprehensive case management with interventions geared towards youth; and individual assistance navigating various systems, including the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services and Probation Department, when necessary. In addition, the program offers internships for Transition-Aged Youth (TAY), which seek to build job skills and professional development through direct work experience and mentorship.

Survivor Leadership: CAST’s work is directly informed by the real experiences of the clients it serves. The survivor leadership programs, Survivor Advisory Caucus (launched in 2003) and National Survivor Network (launched in 2011), bring together a community of survivors of human trafficking for peer-to-peer mentorship and survivor-led advocacy. Their voices on policy and public awareness have led to the development of stronger protections for victims in both California and federal anti-trafficking laws. By connecting survivors across the country, CAST supports and encourages survivors to realize their own leadership qualities and to value their insight, not just as survivors, but as experts in the field.

Training & Technical Assistance: CAST’s Comprehensive Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) program is designed to provide expertise and training for service advocates on the full spectrum of legal remedies available to human trafficking victims through individualized technical assistance, in-person training and regular working group calls. CAST TTA is now offering free support to attorneys and social service providers assisting trafficking survivors with legal needs in the following areas of law: immigration, criminal re-entry, reporting to law enforcement, ethics, criminal victim witness advocacy, program support, referrals, civil and more. Through this program, CAST's TTA team established a toll-free hotline and dedicated email to respond to breaking requests for technical assistance from both legal and social service providers. For case specific questions or individualized technical assistance for attorneys and social service providers, contact TTA through the online "Technical Assistance Request Form". We try to respond to TA requests within 72 hours. If the volume of requests is high response may be up to 7 days.

Advocacy & Public Policy: Drawing from nearly two decades of direct experience with victims of human trafficking, CAST has catalyzed first-of-its-kind legislation and has won the respect and partnership of a diverse group of policy leaders. CAST begins all its policy initiatives by engaging its main constituents – survivors themselves. These initiatives center on survivor experiences and highlight survivor advocacy. CAST not only introduces anti-trafficking legislation, but also works hard to ensure policy implementation.

Los Angeles local programs:
-Shelter
-Partnerships & Outreach

Contact for specific information.

Promotes the safety, permanency and well being of children and families by connecting child welfare, adoption and referral professionals as well as concerned citizens to timely, essential information.

Provides access to print and electronic publications, web sites and online databases covering a wide range of topics from prevention to permanency, including child welfare, child abuse and neglect, adoption search and reunion and much more.

To report child abuse or neglect, please contact Child Help USA at 1.800.4 A Child (1.800.422.4453) or see our list of State child abuse and neglect reporting numbers.

Focuses on meeting the needs of professionals engaged in all aspects of services for maltreated children and their families.

Serves Include:

• Promoting research
• Connecting professionals to promote the best response to child maltreatment
• Educating the public about child abuse and neglect