For many years, Unified Caring Association has been sponsoring organizations working to make a caring difference through its CARE Program: Children – Animals – Reforestation – Elderly. Our new sponsorships are to support those dedicated to helping children who have been rescued from sex trafficking.
Over 100,000 American children each year are victims of human trafficking in the United States. UCA is providing emotional support tools to those organizations on the front lines offering safety, comfort and a chance to heal for the many young victims of this abusive industry.
One such organization is Arrow Child & Family Ministries with offices, schools and residential facilities in Texas and Maryland. Arrow was founded in 1992 with the focus on helping foster children. With foster children being among the most vulnerable of targets for sex trafficking, Arrow developed Freedom Place, a residential care and recovery center for commercially, sexually exploited young girls. On-site medical, mental health and educational professionals create a personalized plan of recovery for each girl to facilitate healing and preparation for a brighter future.
The emotional support tools we provide to Arrow include of the Moonbeam Feeling Pack – a deck of feeling cards and dictionary — that provides a gentle and comprehensive way to unlock and express emotions. Arrow enthusiastically received these kits, stating that UCA “…has an excellent product for traumatized children.” We are thrilled to announce that the first 100 sets of Moonbeam have already in their hands. Another 100 feeling sets for children under 12 years old, called Sunbuddy, will be on their way shortly. This tool will be a perfect emotional support tolls for the youngest children supported by Arrow.
There is nothing more important than the safety and well-being of our children. We are grateful for the opportunity to sponsor those organizations that are facing this challenge head-on with dedicated staff, professional therapies, unprecedented courage and unconditional love.