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Oklahoman children were confirmed to be victims of abuse in 2017.
Family Builders served over 2,200 people in fiscal year 2017-18.
Family Builders provided over 30,000 hours of services to families.
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June 20th 2021
Father's Day Festival - A free celebration for Fathers,11:00 am - 4:00 pm, at the Scissortail Park. Click the button below to learn more.
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE), otherwise known as severe childhood traumas, create toxic stress and lead to growth and...
March is Women’s History Month, and what better way for us to celebrate than by recognizing the woman who started Family Builders, Ann F. Hardy....
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It's October, which means Domestic Violence Awareness Month is here. COVID-19 is making the already high numbers of Domestic Violence rise beyond average in Oklahoma....
Sometimes, achieving your goals can seem like an impossible task. Even if you have a clear plan as to how you will accomplish your goals,...
We all have experiences in life that hurt us. It is how we deal with that hurt and our reactions that determine how quickly we...
We all can probably agree that 2020 has been a weird year. With the mandatory quarantine in most states due to COVID-19, many people began...
Fathers are an essential element in the healthy development of children. This Father’s Day, we wanted to highlight and thank them for helping their children...
It’s no secret words have a significant impact on all human beings, but to our children, words of encouragement and praise can lead to achieving...
Many factors can put a child’s safety in jeopardy. It is a parent’s job to ensure their children’s safety by being informed about what is...
Domestic violence is a significant problem in the state of Oklahoma. Nationally, Oklahoma is ranked sixth for the highest rate of physical intimate partner violence,...
A New Year often means change, growth and New Year resolutions. January is Drug and Alcohol Awareness Month, and here at Family Builders, we discuss...
We have all encountered that one person who is closed off and set in their ways. More often than not, it gets under our skin...
Over the years, Christmas trees have become an iconic representation of the holiday season. What was once a simple decoration has evolved into something so...
The fantastic team at Family Builders works diligently every day to help provide healing to our community, and each one has a deep passion for...
It's back to school time again! For some kids, it may be a new environment. For others, it will be full of old friends. Regardless,...
Need some relief from the heat? You're in luck! Family Builders is bringing Christmas to Oklahoma City early this year with an exciting new event!...
We celebrate families every day at Family Builders. And this time of year is a special time to appreciate fathers in particular. If you are...
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Chalk the Walk has unfortunately been cancelled. Stay tuned for information on more events coming soon! Family Builders is set to...
You and your loved ones, colleagues, and peers are invited to join us for our annual Hope for Families luncheon. This year's luncheon will be...
Our mission at Family Builders is to end the cycle of child abuse and family violence by helping families heal after abuse and by educating...
It's important to have regular conversations with your children about various safety topics, though some safety conversations are easier to have than others. While it's...
For the past 48 weeks, Aaron has been a client in the Batterer's Intervention Program at Family Builders. He will complete the program in January...
We're thrilled to announce that Santa Claus came early for Family Builders this year! The little elves over at T&S Online Marketing have been hard...
October brings all of our favorite things about fall, from the delicious smells and flavors of the season to more quality time with our families...
Every year in Oklahoma, many families are torn apart by abuse and violence, and many children suffer the consequences. We sometimes talk to people who...
We have an incredible team of people working at Family Builders, and I want to start introducing them to you. First up: Katrina Zmaila, one...
One in four children will be abused before their 18th birthday. One in four. If you look around your child’s classroom or your church or...
During the month of June, many families across Oklahoma will celebrate Father’s Day. But some families won’t because the father isn’t present, either by choice...
The arrival of summer can mean a change in routines and exposure to new people, whether at a summer camp, at a friend’s house, or...
Stranger danger isn’t enough. In fact, a child is more likely to be in danger from a family friend or someone that you both know...
While divorce can obviously be tough on the couple going through it, the process can have lifelong impact on the children. If the parents are...
Family Builders was founded back in 1975 by Ann Hardy and was for years known as Parents Assistance Center, or PAC for short. Back in...
Family Builders exists to stop abuse. Our mission is to strengthen relationships and break the cycles of child abuse and family violence. But we don’t...
The holidays are a time for giving. It’s no surprise that nonprofits see an increase in donations during the month of December. Whether you’re giving...
Bringing family together during the holidays can be full of joy, but often, it brings a large amount of stress. Media outlets portray the holidays...
October is domestic violence awareness month, which has been designated to bring additional awareness to the issue of domestic violence and how it affects families...
Nobody wants to see a family torn apart for any reason, including abuse. But restoring the family is by no means a quick process. In...
You probably don’t want to think about kids getting hit by a car when they cross the street, right? That’s why we educate them on...
If there were a terrible, debilitating, and potentially fatal disease that affected one in four children in our community, wouldn't we all be clamoring for...
There are plenty of news stories circulating around the Internet and television about child abuse today. We feel pain and compassion for the victim and...
Netflix has released, yet again, a smashing, binge-worthy TV show-one that you’ve likely heard about and your children likely want to watch. But, before you...
One in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually abused before their eighteenth birthday. April is Child Abuse Prevention Awareness month. At...
“You like to think that you’re a good person. You never meant for this to happen. You never intended for things to be like this.”...
Valentine’s Day is a day that comes with a lot of expectations! It’s easy to think that everyone is having an exciting, romantic day (or...
Maybe you’ve had this experience: you’re watching or reading the news, and you come across a story of a child who has been abused. Perhaps...
Can people really change? We believe so, and stories about how people have grown and changed are some of the best ways to see that....
Family Builders turns 40 years old this year! As we celebrate the end of our fourth decade of serving Oklahoma families, we want to take...
Halloween can be a fun time for family and friends to get together, enjoy the cooler fall weather, and come home with some candy too!...
I’ve been fortunate enough to serve Family Builders for several years now. That has included time both as a board member and as President of...
Back-to-school time is full of conversations about expectations and habits. It’s a natural time to remind your child how they should behave in all kinds...
When a child has experienced abuse, the response to that trauma is different for each child. But most children have some behavioral issues as a...
When you’re taking a family vacation, your safety concerns as a parent will probably only grow. You’re visiting new places and trying new activities with...
Henry David Thoreau said, “It is not enough to be busy. So are the ants. The question is: what are we busy about?” May can...
Teaching your kids about "stranger danger" doesn't help them as much as you might think. Most of the time, when a child is a victim...
Remember the first time you were allowed to go somewhere unaccompanied as a kid? Maybe it was to the movies, or around the corner to...
The headlines just don’t stop coming. Child abuse cases in Oklahoma make the news with alarming frequency. We also know that not all cases of...
You’re a teacher, and you’re just getting your class started for the day. Some kids are tired. Some are bright-eyed and ready to tackle the...
Family traditions are an important part of bringing everyone closer together. What better time to continue these traditions than during the holidays? And if your...
For many families, the holidays are a time of joy and quality moments spent with loved ones. However, it can often be a stressful time....
While victims are our #1 priority, we believe it’s important to work with the batterers in order to stop the cycle of abuse. Our goal...
As your child goes off to school each day, its important to stay informed about what happens while they're there. While you do have to...
The summer is coming to an end, and it is finally back-to-school time. This is a moment filled with excitement and new beginnings. But it’s...
We recently had the longest day of summer. The kids have been out of school for a while and you might be wondering what your...
Children’s online safety is an ever-growing concern with the technology available today and the increasing accessibility of the Internet. It is important to make sure...
Mother’s Day is approaching and it is a time to recognize the amazing women in our life who have taken care of us over the...
April is here and not only does it bring warmer weather and sunnier skies, but also Child Abuse Prevention Month. It is an opportunity to...
Often, basic human instinct tells us to reach out and help protect those who cannot protect themselves, especially children. Whether they are family, friends, or...
Valentine’s Day is for celebrating the love in our lives. For those in an abusive relationship, this holiday may not be something to be celebrated...
Most Americans have the typical New Year’s resolutions – lose weight, get organized, spend time with family. What about resolving to end the cycle of...
We’re excited to announce a new effort to improve our communication with those interested in Family Builders and our mission. One of the ways we’ll...