Child Abuse Network

What Child Abuse Network does

Child Advocacy Network (formerly Child Abuse Network) is a Tulsa, Oklahoma-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1988 and the first Children's Advocacy Center in Oklahoma. It provides collaborative, trauma-reducing intervention services to child abuse victims and their non-offending family members by coordinating a multidisciplinary team (MDT) that includes the Tulsa Police Department's Child Crisis Unit, Oklahoma Department of Human Services, Tulsa County District Attorney's Office (Criminal and Juvenile Divisions), Tulsa County Sheriff's Office, Broken Arrow and Owasso Police Departments, the US Attorney Northern District, the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, and the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center – Tulsa. Core services are delivered from a 34,000 square foot purpose-built facility that opened in 2023 and includes six forensic interview rooms with adjoining observation rooms and state-of-the-art audio/video recording equipment, three medical evaluation rooms, dedicated mental health office space, and co-located partner offices for the Family Safety Center and Fostering Hope.

The core service product is centralized MDT coordination: forensic interviewing, medical evaluation, mental health services (expanded in February 2024 through a Family & Children's Services partnership embedding therapists on-site), and family advocacy. Education and prevention resources for teens, parents, and educators (bilingual tip sheets covering boundaries, healthy relationships, consent, and recovery) function as secondary outputs. The organization does not sell services; its revenue model relies on individual donations (including the Champions of Hope monthly giving program), corporate and foundation grants (with United Way as a listed major funder), federal/state/city grants, planned giving through bequests, and community fundraising events. Governance is provided by an independent board with representation from major Tulsa-area employers (Williams Companies, ONEOK, Hall Estill, Blue Cross Blue Shield Oklahoma, Ascension St. John, Cherokee Nation Businesses). Since inception, the organization reports serving over 42,000 children and holds charter member status with the National Children's Alliance.

Name

Child Abuse Network

Legal name

Child Advocacy Network, Inc.

Website

https://childadvocacynetwork.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Child Advocacy Network is a Tulsa-based nonprofit that coordinates multidisciplinary teams to investigate child abuse and deliver forensic interviews, medical evaluations, mental health, and family advocacy from a single child-friendly facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Abuse Intervention and Advocacy Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Child Welfare, Foster Care & Adoption Services (BPAGAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC), Family Advocacy, Parent Training & Support Services (EDAJAKAK), Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy) (EDAJALAK)

Keywords

• Child abuse intervention
• Forensic interview services
• Multidisciplinary team coordination
• Child advocacy services
• Abuse prevention education

Headquarters

HQ city

Tulsa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The organization depends on financial support from community donors. Monthly giving program called Champions of Hope provides recurring donations. One-time and recurring donation options available through website.
2. Corporate/Foundation Grants: Funded by Individual Donors, Foundations and Corporations according to facility opening materials.
3. Planned Giving: Bequests through wills or estates, and special tax-saving gifts that benefit both donor and organization.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Child Advocacy Network (formerly Child Abuse Network) operates a Children's Advocacy Center that provides collaborative intervention services to child abuse victims. The organization coordinates a multidisciplinary team of agencies — including law enforcement, Department of Human Services, the District Attorney's Office, and medical/mental health providers — to conduct forensic interviews, medical evaluations, family advocacy, and mental health services from a single child-friendly facility. Services are provided free of charge to abuse victims and their families, funded by individual donations, corporate and foundation grants, and planned giving.

Product overview

The Child Advocacy Network (formerly Child Abuse Network) provides collaborative intervention services to child abuse victims through its Children's Advocacy Center. The organization operates as a coordinator of multidisciplinary teams bringing together medical, mental health, investigative, and legal professionals to investigate child abuse cases. Services include medical evaluations, forensic interviews, family advocacy, mental health services, and educational resources for prevention. The organization also offers online donation processing via Kindful and monthly giving programs. The core offering is a single integrated service model centered at the Children's Advocacy Center facility, with complementary educational resources and donor engagement programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Children's Advocacy Center Services A multidisciplinary facility providing coordinated intervention services to child abuse victims, including medical evaluations, forensic interviews, and mental health services in a child-friendly environment. Operates from a 34,000 square foot purpose-built facility at 2815 South Sheridan, Tulsa, OK.
• Multidisciplinary Team Coordination Coordination of multiple agencies including Tulsa Police Department, Department of Human Services, District Attorney's Office, and mental health providers to investigate child abuse cases from one central location.
• Medical Evaluation Services Medical services provided in three evaluation rooms, including one equipped for younger children, to conduct examinations related to child abuse investigations.
• Forensic Interview Services Forensic interviews conducted in six interview rooms with adjoining observation rooms, using state-of-the-art audio and video recording equipment.
• Family Advocacy Support services for families of abuse victims including advocacy, resources, and guidance through the investigation process.
• Mental Health Services Mental health services provided in dedicated office space separate from medical exam and interview areas, offering support for child abuse victims and their families.
• Education and Prevention Resources Educational materials and resources for teens, parents, and educators covering topics such as healthy relationships, boundaries, signs of abuse, and recovery, available in English and Spanish.
• Champions of Hope Monthly Giving Program Monthly giving program allowing donors to provide consistent financial support to the organization and the children they serve.
• Online Donation Platform (Kindful) Online donation processing platform enabling one-time and recurring donations, with options for monthly giving through the Champions of Hope program.
• MDT/Community Partner Tours Designated educational sessions for professionals from partner agencies to learn about CAN's multidisciplinary approach to serving children and families impacted by abuse.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 42,000 children served since inception
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Family & Children's ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2024Mental health services partnership announced February 2024 - therapists embedded at CAN Center for immediate support to families
• Tulsa Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the multidisciplinary team investigating child abuse; Tulsa Police Department's Child Crisis Unit located at the Children's Advocacy Center; joint investigations conducted to determine whether child abuse has occurred
• Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary partner in multidisciplinary investigations; DHS child welfare workers investigate allegations of abuse; provides ongoing case management services
• Tulsa County District Attorney's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoth Juvenile and Criminal Divisions participate in the multidisciplinary team; receives investigation reports and recommendations for prosecution decisions
• Tulsa County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency in the multidisciplinary team approach to child abuse investigations in Tulsa County
• Broken Arrow Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner law enforcement agency providing investigative support for child abuse cases in the Broken Arrow area
• Owasso Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner law enforcement agency for child abuse investigations in the Owasso area
• University of Oklahoma College of MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides medical expertise and services at the Children's Advocacy Center for medical evaluations of child abuse victims
• University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center – TulsacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic medical partner providing specialized healthcare services for children at the Center
• US Attorney Northern DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal law enforcement partner in the multidisciplinary investigation team
• Family Safety CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated at the Children's Advocacy Center; provides family safety services and coordination
• Fostering HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization co-located at the Children's Advocacy Center providing services to families
• Family & Children's ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn February 2024, partnered with CAN to expand mental health services by embedding therapists at the Children's Advocacy Center for immediate support
• National Children's AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAN is a charter member of the National Children's Alliance (formerly National Network of Children's Advocacy Centers); provides accreditation and support for Children's Advocacy Centers nationwide

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Childhelp: A national nonprofit focused on child abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment. Comparable as a broader, multi-program incumbent operating hotlines, advocacy, and residential treatment across the U.S., though not a single-site CAC.
• Prevent Child Abuse America: A national nonprofit dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect through advocacy, training, and a chapter network. Comparable in mission scope but operates at a national policy and prevention level rather than as a single intervention-delivery site.
• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC): A national nonprofit providing a broader set of child protection services including recovery, prevention, and law enforcement support. Comparable as a peer in child protection and law enforcement coordination, but at a much larger national scale.

Emerging players

• Darkness to Light: A national organization focused on child sexual abuse prevention education and training. Comparable as a peer addressing similar victim populations, though primarily focused on prevention and education rather than investigative intervention services.

Direct peers

• National Children's Alliance: The national membership and accreditation body for Children's Advocacy Centers; CAN is a charter member. It is comparable as the umbrella peer organization governing the standards, training, and accreditation that define the CAC service model CAN operates.
• Houston Children's Advocacy Center: An accredited Children's Advocacy Center in Houston offering the same constellation of forensic interviewing, medical evaluation, mental health, and family advocacy services through a co-located multidisciplinary team model analogous to CAN's.
• San Antonio Children's Advocacy Center: Another Texas-based accredited Children's Advocacy Center providing forensic interviews, trauma therapy, and family support. Comparable in mission, service mix, and multidisciplinary structure to CAN.
• Dallas Children's Advocacy Center: Another accredited Children's Advocacy Center delivering coordinated forensic interviews, medical evaluations, mental health, and family advocacy. Highly comparable service model and multidisciplinary team approach to CAN's, just at a larger urban scale in Dallas.

Regional players

• CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates): A national network of volunteer advocates for abused and neglected children in court proceedings. Comparable as a peer in the child welfare and advocacy ecosystem, with overlapping referrer relationships with CPS agencies but a different delivery model (volunteer court advocacy rather than center-based investigation).

Others

• Oklahoma Department of Human Services: The state child welfare agency that is one of CAN's primary multidisciplinary team partners. Listed as a peer/ecosystem participant rather than a competitor, as DHS performs case management and CAN provides the co-located investigative child advocacy center services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCbw9QZl-C8kZSdL3CurCbMw
• Facebookfacebook.com/childabusenetwork
• Instagraminstagram.com/childadvocacynetworktulsa
• Xx.com/can_tulsa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/child-abuse-network-inc

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles38 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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