Mission

DNLCC_building_frontDNLCC’s mission is to keep children safe from abuse and when abuse occurs, to work with our community to bring healing to these children and their families.

Difficult economic times are just as hard on children as they are on adults.  When caregivers have less work, lose their jobs, or have struggling businesses due to the economy, stress levels at home increase.  When financial stress increases, unfortunately so does child abuse. Primary services include providing immediate support and assistance to child victims and their families such as forensic interviews and medical examinations.  DNLCC provides individual therapy, family therapy and group therapy to child victims and their families primarily in Charleston and Berkeley counties. 

DNLCC coordinates with 39 partner agencies in the community as a multi-disciplinary team to take appropriate action and put a plan in place for the child and family.  DNLCC also strives to increase public awareness of the issue of child abuse.  Since 1991, DNLCC has helped over 20,000 children and their families.
 
Core Values

These core values reflect what is truly important to us as an organization. These stand the test of time, from situation to situation and person to person, and as such, they represent the underpinning of our organizational culture.

Compassion

  • We care about each and every child who has been or could be a victim of child abuse.
  • We will never turn a child away due to inability to pay.
  • We are focused on creating a safe and caring environment for children and their families.
  • We want our staff and community partners to feel supported and empowered.
  • We are dedicated to treating the children and families, our employees, volunteers, partners and donors with kindness and respect.

Commitment

  • We are committed to providing interventions for children and families who have suffered abuse of any kind.
  • We seek to provide a secure and protected environment for those we serve and always honor the privacy and confidentiality of the children and their families.
  • We work to create a diverse environment so that we may deliver services that are sensitive to the cultural context of the families we serve.
  • We consistently use best practices to expand our capabilities and improve the services we provide.
  • We consider it our obligation to raise awareness and educate adults on how to protect children from abuse.
  • We believe in holding those who harm children accountable.
  • Our employees are our greatest asset, so we invest in their well-being and professional growth.

Collaboration

  • Although we know that each individual has the power to make an impact, we believe that children can best be protected and treated through collaboration in our communities.
  • Through teamwork and open communication, we empower the families, our employees, and our community partners to have the strength to do what is best for the child.
  • We advocate for children both locally and nationally, by engaging in research, exchanging best practices, sharing what we learn, and reaching out to others to learn more.