Child Safe of Central Missouri, Inc. is a child advocacy center located in Sedalia, MO. Their mission is to respond to and prevent child abuse, help families heal and restore childhood hope. They are committed to serving children who are alleged victims of sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, exploitation and other traumatic events that involve a crime. They provide advocacy for the child and their non-offending family members. Child Safe serves thirteen central Missouri counties which include, Benton, Carroll, Chariton, Cooper, Henry, Hickory, Johnson, Lafayette, Linn, Morgan, Moniteau, Pettis and Saline. Child Safe provides forensic interviews, sexual assault medical exam referrals and advocacy services, and trauma informed therapy services in response to allegations of child sexual abuse. Their goal is to limit the number of interviews a child is subjected to by bringing together all disciplines involved (Children’s Division, law enforcement, Juvenile Office, etc.) in a child-friendly setting in order to minimize trauma to the child. For more information about Child Safe, please visit their website, www.childsafehouse.org or their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/childsafehouse/ To report abuse or neglect call Missouri Child Abuse & Neglect hotline 1-800-392-3738