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LXCL:The mission of Dearing House is hearing, helping, healing children. Our vision is to end the effects of abuse suffered by every child who comes through our doors. We accomplish this by unifying the efforts of the community to respond to victims of child abuse so that the child has a voice and receives all the help needed on their way to healing from trauma.

Join us for the 12th Annual Fish Fry for the Small Fry 🎣&mdash;a community tailgating event offering fabulous choices of fish, meat, sides, and desserts to help keep Dearing House a safe, welcoming place for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Your ticket or sponsorship supports mental health care, advocacy, and comfort services for child victims and their families. Please complete this form to reserve your spot, purchase tickets, or sign up as a sponsor. We&rsquo;re grateful to stand with you for kids in our community. 💙

12th Annual Fish Fry for the Small Fry 2026

Join us for the 4th Annual Steppin Out to Stop Child Abuse Walk on Friday, April 17 at Noon at Dearing House where Advocates of all ages will stroll to City Central (approx 1 mile) wearing blue to show unity and commitment to safe and healthy children in our community. Registration is FREE and FREE t-shirts will be available for a limited time. Reserve your shirt size and pick them up at Northern Oklahoma Youth Services 2203 North Ash, Ponca City during business hours April 13-16 or at the event at Dearing House 311 S 13th.&nbsp; When citizens make a commitment to events such as this, the ripple effect is a community culture that everyone has a role in creating safe environments for children!

4th Annual Walk "Steppin' Out to Stop Child Abuse"

🎉Ever wonder the difference TFCBT, DBT, EMDR, BFT, AMA or MI? &nbsp;MDT members all actively support children receiving mental health services, but the terminology, research and acronyms can be confusing. &nbsp;Geoff Sidoli, MSW, LCSW from North Carolina will help us understand the research and the unique mental health needs of child victims. &nbsp;In this session MDT partners will learn about the importance of community response and agency interactions that provide the best outcomes for children and families. &nbsp; (CLEET hours pending).<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1745962040/wysiwyg/g4csj6zl2lo2bhu8gzty.png" style="width: 271px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 271px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">

Mental Health Services for Children:  How MDTs Can Make It Happen! by Geoff Sidoli, MSW, LCSW

We'd love to have you invest in the 11th Annual Fish Fry for the Small Fry and join this fun, family event that supports the mission of Dearing House of hearing, helping, healing children, and our vision to end the effects of abuse suffered by every child who comes through our doors. This annual signature event for Dearing House has two goals: to create added interest and awareness in how Dearing House helps children in our community and to raise funds to respond to the unique needs of each child.  Thank you for your consideration of how valuable Dearing House is to the community!  $200 to be listed as a sponsor!$10 for a tasting kit!

2025 Fish Fry for the Small Fry Tasting Kits and Sponsorships!

Looking forward to wonderful choices of fish, meat, sides and desserts at this fun, family-friendly event?  Would you enjoy it more under big canopies protecting you and your family from the summer heat?  A gift of $30 as a tent supporter gets your business or family name hung on the tent posts so that every one knows to thank you for supporting the tents...and providing the shade.  June 21 at 6 p.m. at Standing Bear Park!  All proceeds from the event support our mission of hearing, helping, healing victims of child abuse!

Support the tents (and the Small Fry) at the 10th annual Fish Fry for the Small Fry benefiting Dearing House Child Advocacy Center

A fun, family event, much like a tailgate party, where many local businesses, churches, programs, schools, and individuals prepare their best recipes for fish, meat, side dishes, and desserts, all vying for your vote for people's choice awards. There are activities for children, plenty of shade, live music, and great fun to enjoy!  Tasting kits are $10 and children under 10 eat free with their grownups!   All the teams volunteer their time and their food to offer outstanding flavors and wonderful treats! Sponsors receive two free tasting kits (available at the event).

Fish Fry for the Small Fry Tasting Kits/Ticket

🌟 Join us in Creating Change! 🌟<p fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: YAEw13KFNts_0, _fb_, auto; --cyV3ZQ: 26.705px; --gJPlXQ: 1.4; text-transform: none; line-height: 37px;" id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: YAEw13KFNts_0, _fb_, auto; --cyV3ZQ: 26.705px; --gJPlXQ: 1.4; text-transform: none; line-height: 37px; margin: 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><span fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-kerning: normal; --Ys-XuQ: none;" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-kerning: normal; --Ys-XuQ: none; box-sizing: inherit;">After 21 years, we&rsquo;ve outgrown our space!<p fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: YAEw13KFNts_0, _fb_, auto; --cyV3ZQ: 26.705px; --gJPlXQ: 1.4; text-transform: none; line-height: 37px;" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: YAEw13KFNts_0, _fb_, auto; --cyV3ZQ: 26.705px; --gJPlXQ: 1.4; text-transform: none; line-height: 37px; margin: 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><span fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-kerning: normal; --Ys-XuQ: none;" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-kerning: normal; --Ys-XuQ: none; box-sizing: inherit;">The plans are drawn up and the building process will start soon to add a separate &ldquo;wing&rdquo; called &ldquo;Dottie&rsquo;s Place at Dearing House&rdquo; for counseling, SANE, and private office space.<span fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-kerning: normal; --Ys-XuQ: none;" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-kerning: normal; --Ys-XuQ: none; box-sizing: inherit;">&nbsp;&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-kerning: normal; --Ys-XuQ: none;" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-kerning: normal; --Ys-XuQ: none; box-sizing: inherit;">This will allow us to continue to use the existing building for Forensic Interviews AND<span fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-kerning: normal; --Ys-XuQ: none;" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-kerning: normal; --Ys-XuQ: none; box-sizing: inherit;">&nbsp;&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-kerning: normal; --Ys-XuQ: none;" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-kerning: normal; --Ys-XuQ: none; box-sizing: inherit;">add services for children and families AND maintain confidentiality. At Dearing House Child Advocacy Center we know that change starts with people like you. Every act of kindness, every dollar, and every moment of your time brings us closer to achieving our mission of hearing, helping, healing abused children. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all. Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

🌟 Join us in Creating Change! 🌟After 21 years, we’ve outgrown our space!The plans are drawn up and the building process will start soon to add a separate “wing” called “Dottie’s Place at Dearing House” for counseling, SANE, and private office space. This will allow us to continue to use the existing building for Forensic Interviews AND add services for children and families AND maintain confidentiality.At Dearing House Child Advocacy Center we know that change starts with people like you. Every act of kindness, every dollar, and every moment of your time brings us closer to achieving our mission of hearing, helping, healing abused children. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all.Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

Dottie's Place at Dearing House...a place for healing

Engaging With Native Nations in Child Protection brings together child welfare professionals, advocates, and community partners to learn practical ways to work respectfully with Native families and Tribes 🤝. Every interaction with a child and family is an opportunity to build trust and promote healing. &nbsp;This engaging training explores the history, culture, and strengths of Native American communities, the lasting impact of historical trauma, and practical strategies for building authentic partnerships with Tribal Nations. &nbsp;Participants will leave with greater cultural awareness, actionable tools, and increased confidence to better serve Native children and families. &nbsp;Presented by Deanna Chancellor, Project Manager, Native Child Advocacy Resource Center.&nbsp;Register below to join the conversation and strengthen your child protection practice 🌱.

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