Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy

Mission Statement

Our Beliefs

Our mission and statewide leadership role is based on the belief that all children should have:

• A nurturing family in a supportive community
• Quality health care
• Quality educational opportunities throughout their childhood
• Protection from all forms of abuse, neglect, exploitation and violence
• Economic security and freedom from poverty
• Equal opportunities and freedom from racial disparities
• The chance to achieve their potential and their dreams

• We know that Oklahomans care deeply about their children.
• We also know that children rely on caring adults to give voice to their needs, protect them from harm and help them grow.
• We encourage the "power of one" knowing one caring adult can make a profound difference in the life of a child.
• We believe in mobilizing the "power of many," knowing that our collective voice can result in positive and lasting change in meeting the needs of our state's children.