Klamath-Lake Child Abuse Response & Evaluation Services provides comprehensive child abuse assessment services in Klamath and Lake Counties. We provide specialized medical exams and interviews for the diagnosis of possible victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect. We also offer treatment recommendations and referral services to victims of abuse. Where applicable, human services agencies and law enforcement agencies may request the objective documentation of the medical examination and interview.

CARES is objective
CARES' mission is to provide objective assessments based on medical findings and professional interviewing techniques. Our Medical professionals and Interviewers do not presuppose guilt or innocence.

CARES is trusted
You can trust the experts at Klamath-Lake CARES.

• We opened our doors in 1993 and over 1,000 children and their families have trusted our Medical professionals and Interviewers.
• We have built our integrity on making children our priority - this includes their privacy and confidentiality.
• CARES offers a safe place for children to talk about difficult subjects.
• Our Medical professionals and Interviewers have a combined experience of over 45 years in child abuse and neglect.

CARES' process spares children having to recount their experiences over and over to different individuals.

We bring together medical providers, interviewers, human services agency personnel and law enforcement authorities to focus on the needs of one child and that child's family.

CARES is an important step in the right direction
Our foremost priority at CARES is the health and safety of children. CARES is often the first step toward beginning a child's healing process. CARES' Medical Team will refer children and their families to community resources to assist them.

What happens if I come to CARES?

1. When you arrive at CARES, you will meet our Medical Team (an interviewer and a medical provider) who will talk with you about your CARES visit.
2. Our medical provider will give you a thorough physical examination to ensure your good health and the absence of injuries.
3. After your medical exam you may have an interview. The interview is videotaped. This prevents your having to talk to a lot of people about your experiences.
4. After the interview, the CARES Medical Team will speak with your parents or caregivers and inform them of the Team's diagnosis and recommendations.
5. Although it might not sound like a lot of fun, most children leave CARES feeling better and with a smile on their faces. We know we help people here. If you need to come and see us, we will do our best to make your time here as easy as possible.