Mission of C.A.R.E., Inc.

C.A.R.E., Inc. seeks to provide the following assistance as outlined by our name:

CONSULTING: To provide Intensive Prayer Ministry in an office setting to survivors of trauma with their support person and consultations via phone to lay persons, pastors, and professionals in order to develop and/or enhance their skills in working with severely wounded men, women and children. We also offer Help, I've Got a Question to inform internet readers about our organization.

ADVOCACY: To advocate by means of establishing networks of support in communities across the nation to provide the resources for severely wounded men, women, and children according to Isaiah 58:6-7

	loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke (share the gospel of Christ)
	set the oppressed free and break every yoke (provide spiritual warfare)
	share your food with the hungry
	provide the poor wanderer with shelter
	when you see the naked, to clothe him

RESOURCES: To provide resources in meeting the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of the wounded facilitating their safety and healing. Resources may include a community house of other women who have had severe trauma, care-giving, spiritual support networks, prayer ministry, consulting with various professional groups with sensitivity and understanding of the impact of severe trauma on local and national levels.

EDUCATION: To educate communities, churches and interested organizations about the serious impact severe trauma has on men, women, and children along with the needs and issues that arise out of this type of woundedness. In order to provide more varied and intense education C.A,R.E. has many resources available through our CARE Packaging Company which sells a variety of books, audios, videos, DVDs and articles related to issues or severe trauma. C.A.R.E. also offers a one week Internship training program in the Baldwin area.

The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor.

He has sent me to

bind up the brokenhearted

	severely depressed individuals
	victims of sexual abuse
	children who have lost a parent, sibling or gone through divorce or abuse
	victims of physical abuse

to proclaim freedom for the captives

	sexual addictions (prostitution, etc.)
	alcohol addictions
	eating disorders

release from darkness for the prisoners

	satanic ritual abuse
	post traumatic stress disorders
	dissociative identity disorders (multiple personality disorder)

to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor and the day of vengeance of our God

to comfort all who mourn

to provide for those who grieve in Zion

to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes

to give the oil of gladness instead of mourning

to give a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair

That they will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of His splendor.

Instead of their shame, my people will receive a double portion and instead of disgrace they will rejoice in their inheritance; so they will inherit a double portion in their land, and everlasting joy will be theirs.
Isaiah 61:1-3, 7

Headed by Jo Getzinger and Cheryl Knight, C.A.R.E., Inc. provides consultations to paraprofessionals and professionals in order to develop and/or enhance their skills in working with survivors of severe abuse in their area and throughout the nation. Concentrating on the needs of the severely wounded and the community alike, we help provide training, advocacy and resources to community services and churches to see those disabled by severe trauma become whole and contributing members of their society.

C.A.R.E., Inc. has become a recognized source of education and support for agencies and individuals seeking to help survivors break free from the cycle of becoming abusive to themselves and others. We also have developed and are the leaders of a community based program for survivors of trauma. With an eye on developing effective networks within communities, social agencies and churches, we endeavor to bridge the gap between the needs of the survivor of abuse and resources of the community, thus benefiting both. Having obtained offices in the Baldwin, Michigan area, we currently specialize in severe trauma and as additional staff is available, the goal is to provide a general scope of services. People interested in becoming effective helpers to those with abuse issues, especially from the Biblical perspective, will find many opportunities to receive training and encouragement from the C.A.R.E. network.