Center for the Rights of Abused Children

Protecting children with real-time advocacy. Every child deserves a safe and loving home. Pro bono help for abused kids. Borlaug Humanitarian Award recipient.

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On this episode of the Amazing Arizonans Podcast, Darcy Olsen sits down with Mike Broomhead to share how opening her home to abused and neglected children opened her eyes to a broken system — inspiring her to found the Center for the Rights of Abused Children and rewrite the rules for how America protects its children.

#SafeAndLovingHomes #SecuringChildrensRights #AmazingArizonans #BrighterFutures #SolutionsForChildren

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Big day! People Magazine is featuring founder Darcy Olsen, her family, and our mission to protect abused children. So grateful for this spotlight — tag a friend and help us spread the word! ✨

Read more: https://t.co/WTt1iomq7j

#PeopleMagazine #DarcyOlsen #ChildProtection #SingleMom #InspirationInAction #BigNews

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How do you go from fostering one child to protecting over a million? ⚖️

For single mother and founder Darcy Olsen, it started with a single step into a system that needed desperate reform. Catch this quick clip from her recent feature on Fox5 Noon, where she discusses the reality face-to-face.

👉 Watch the full story on our YouTube channel now!
https://t.co/D31lKwnB2P

#FosterCareMonth #ChildProtection #EveryChildMatters #AdvocacyInAction

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At the Center for the Rights of Abused Children, we believe every child deserves a safe and loving home. When a child is in crisis, delay is the difference between life and death.

We take immediate action by:
⚖️ Providing pro bono legal representation.
📜 Changing laws to prioritize safety.
🏠 Securing permanent, loving families.

Your support creates a shield for the vulnerable. Together, we ensure children are no longer forgotten, but safe and loved.

Help us secure a safe home for a child at the link in our bio. 🔗
📹 | @inspiredmedia360 | @careypena

#CenterForTheRightsOfAbusedChildren #SafeAndLoved #ChildAdvocacy #BrighterFutures

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Darcy went into orientation ready to change a life, but she didn’t realize how much her own life was about to brighten. 🌟 While the world talks about the crisis, Darcy decided to talk about the solution: a crib, a soft blanket, and a promise. That "Red Exit Sign" isn't the end of the story—it’s the beginning of a journey toward a home filled with laughter and safety. Darcy chose to be the light at the end of the tunnel, and today, that crib represents the brightest hope.

#HopeLivesHere #FosterJoy #LightTheWay #NewBeginnings #DarcyStory

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A Happy Home Means... "The Saturday Morning Nothing." 🥞☕

We’ve celebrated the pizza nights and the bedtime stories, but there is a specific kind of brilliance in a Saturday morning where there’s nowhere to be. It’s the sound of cartoons in the background, the smell of pancakes, and the sight of a child finally feeling safe enough to just relax. In a world that felt chaotic for so long, "doing nothing" is actually doing everything. It’s the ultimate sign of stability: when a child stops looking over their shoulder and starts just being a kid.

#AHappyHomeMeans #SaturdayVibes #Stability #SmallMoments #FosterCareWin

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They aren’t “runaways.” They are missing children.

Did you know that every day in America, 50 children go missing from foster care. Many are later found in trafficking situations, or worse.

At the Center for the Rights of Abused Children, we refuse to accept that.

In Missouri, we helped pass a landmark reform that changes how the state responds when a child disappears:
• Missing children now must be reported within 2 hours
• Searches cannot stop until a child is found
• Current photos are required so law enforcement can act immediately

Children in foster care are not disposable. They are not statistics. And they are never “just runaways.”

Read more about our impact! https://t.co/TVHZqzh28b

#ProtectOurChildren #ChildSafety #Advocacy #NoMoreMissing #TheCenter

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PT. 2 of Darcy's Story!

From a newborn on morphine in the NICU to a thriving little girl, Darcy’s first foster child became the spark that launched the Center for the Rights of Abused Children.❤️

What started as one act of care is now hundreds of thousands of children with brighter
futures.

#DarcyStory #FosterCareBrilliance #VoiceOfHope #FamilyFound #AdvocacyInAction

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To the architects of happy endings—today is for you. 🕊️

Today we honor the bridge-builders: the social workers, NICU nurses, and pediatricians who nurse tiny warriors back to health and hold their hands until they reach safety. You aren't just doing a job; you are creating the foundation for a lifetime of happiness. Thank you for being the brilliant light that leads children home!

#SocialWorkDay #VillageOfHope #HealthcareHeroes #BrightFutures #TeamChild #FosterCareCommunity

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The data is clear: when abused children have attorneys by their side, they exit the system 3.5 times faster. That is nearly two years of childhood reclaimed! Two more years of bike rides, family dinners, and knowing exactly where you belong. Every day spent in limbo is a day too long. Let’s keep moving toward the light—faster.

#NoChildUnadoptable #FosterSuccess #VoiceForChildren #TheCenterForRights #BrightFutures #Resilience

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The Center for the Rights of Abused Children is pleased to partner with the Idaho State Bar to present "Raising the Bar," a premier conference for the child protection community, on April 10, 2026 in Boise, Idaho.

Join us in exploring cutting-edge topics with nationally recognized child welfare experts and gain practical strategies to support and advocate for vulnerable children. Whether you prefer to attend in person or join via webcast, this is an event you won't want to miss!

Together, let's raise the bar for child protection! 💙
https://t.co/fE26jGuUlr

#ChildProtection #RaisingTheBar #Advocacy #ChildWelfare #IDBarConference

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"No child is unadoptable." ✨

From one scared foster mom and a tiny baby in the NICU, a spark was lit. That spark
became the Center—and today, hundreds of thousands of children are finding safe
homes and loving families, just like Ophelia.

#NoChildUnadoptable #FosterSuccess #VoiceForChildren #Advocacy #BrightFutures #Resilience

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The 15k number is an undercount… let’s make the main headline: Protecting teens from homelessness.

Every year, thousands of abused and neglected teens age out of foster care without a family. Without a home, these teens face immediate homelessness and worse.

We are happy to share that $30 million in federal funding has been approved to provide a vital safety net for these children. This funding includes:

✅ On-demand housing vouchers to prevent homelessness the day a teen leaves care. ✅ Early planning requirements, giving agencies 180 days to secure a housing plan.

“When teens leave care without a family, housing is the essential foundation for everything else—education, employment, and safety,” says our Founder & CEO, Darcy Olsen.

We are committed to ensuring no child reaches adulthood without a safe place to call home.

Read the full announcement: https://t.co/1e4c17glwu

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This isn’t just policy. It’s personal. ❤️

When Ophelia came home, the goal was never just a place to stay—it was a family.

I came prepared to love her until her family could be found. When none could, love stayed.
Every child deserves to be chosen, cherished, and called “daughter” or “son.”

We advocate in courtrooms across America so stories like Ophelia’s aren’t rare—they’re the norm.

#Adoption #FosterFamily #FosterCare #AHappyHome #Family

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We are proud to announce our partnership with Jigsaw.

At the Center for the Rights of Abused Children, we believe every child deserves a safe and loving home. We are grateful to the team at Jigsaw for standing with us and supporting our work for children in crisis.

Together, we are changing the future for the children who need us most.

#Partnership #SafeAndLovingHomes #TechForGood #TheCenterForRight

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FREE National Training: Children's Rights in Foster Care.

Do you want clarity on what should be happening for the child in your care?

Join our free webinar with Tom Jose to learn the fundamental constitutional rights that ensure a child's safety and future.

When: January 21 @ 8:00 PM ET
Who: Kin, Foster Parents, CASAs, Advocates

Register Now: https://t.co/fCCnEkOnvb

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A Happy Home Means… sleeping soundly. 🌙 For many children, night is the hardest time. But when safety is secured, fear is replaced by peace. We protect the right to a good night’s sleep, free from worry.

#AHappyHome #ChildSafety #PeaceOfMind

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Resolutions are good. Results are better. In 2026, we’re bringing our proven reforms to more children—legal representation, family connections, and protection for the missing. Let’s get to work.

#ChildAdvocacy #NewYear2026 #TheCenterofRights #EveryChildDeservesLove

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AVAILABLE Training: Get Legal Clarity for the Child in Your Care. ⚖️

You see the truth: the child protection system is confusing. As a foster parent, CASA, or advocate, you deserve to know what the law requires for the children you serve.

Join our free national webinar to understand the fundamental Constitutional Rights for every child in foster care, including rights to:
- Placement Stability
- Education Consistency
- Permanency & Adoption

Webinar: Constitutional Rights for Every Child When: January 21 at 6:00 PM MST / 8:00 PM ET
Register Now (Free): https://t.co/fCCnEkOnvb

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There is no place like home for the holidays. 🏡

From our family to yours, we wish you a season filled with warmth, belonging, and joy.

Thank you for being part of our mission this year! Your support is the greatest gift of permanence a child can receive.

Happy Holidays! ✨

#HappyHolidays #SafeAndLovingHome #Belonging #ChildrenFirst #Family