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Our Kids has Resources to help caregivers understand and teach children about child sexual abuse.

The Penn State scandal is bringing more awareness to the issue of child sexual abuse. News 2 recently interviewed Our Kids Social Worker and Expansion Director, Lisa Dupree. To watch the interview, click here.

For the children who come to Our Kids, an important part of their visit is being able to choose a new toy, book or other item to take home. Community donations to the toy closet provide much-needed comfort and support to our patients during a traumatic time. For the health and safety of our patients, we accept only NEW items.

**Asterisks indicate priority needs.**

Balls, Dolls, Toys, Supplies
Action Heroes/Rescue Heroes
Air Pumps for sports balls
*Backpacks with School Supplies
*Balls – all sizes
**Barbie Dolls (multi-cultural)
**Barbie Outfits (modest clothing, please)
Coloring Books – small sizes
**Popular character toys (Dora, Hannah Montana, etc.)

Books/Movies/Music
*Books – All Ages – Classic and Popular Titles – English and Spanish
DVD’s – Current/New Releases/Classic Movies (G or PG) English and Spanish
**iTunes Gift Cards

Teen Items
Art/Drawing Supplies—pens, pencils, sketch pads
*Bath and Body Gift Sets for Teens (cosmetics, lip gloss, nail polish, etc.)
*Books – Current and Classic Titles
*Gift Cards – iTunes, Target or Wal-Mart
*iPods, iTunes Gift Cards
Journals, Glitter/Gel Pens
Scrapbook Kits

Electronics
*Batteries – AA, AAA, C, D, 9 Volt
*Handheld electronic games (Yahtzee, Connect Four, Fishing, Hangman, Battleship, etc.)
Leap Frog Toys
*Sound Books
Viewmasters with sound and slides
V-tech toys

Donations may be delivered Monday – Friday between 8:00am – 4:30pm.

Please call 615.341.4920 if you have any questions.

Our Kids’ contributors are committed to making sure our services will always be available for Middle Tennessee’s most vulnerable children. Because ongoing commitment is so important to our supporters, Our Kids is pleased to announce the creation of the Planned Giving Program. This program embraces several unique avenues of giving and allows individuals to personalize their continued pledge to Our Kids. Participants in the Planned Giving Program will be recognized as founding members of the Champions’ Circle and will be recognized in the newsletter, on the website and with membership in Sophie’s Society (unless the donor prefers to remain anonymous).

Founded in 1987, Our Kids has become a recognized expert in the area of child sexual abuse. The unique Our Kids model features a multidisciplinary team of nurse practitioners and social workers who provide forensic medical evaluations and crisis counseling in response to child sexual abuse. During its history, Our Kids has provided expert compassionate care to over 19,000 children in Middle Tennessee.

“Child sexual abuse is a tragedy that effects every type of family from every part of our community,” says Maxine Bivins, co-founder and lifelong supporter of Our Kids.

“I am helping establish the Our Kids Planned Giving Program because I want to make sure that Our Kids’ expert, compassionate care is always there for the children and caregivers who are struggling and need these services.”

“Our Kids is my passion,” says Maxine. “I am proud to say that three generations of my family are active supporters of Our Kids.”

Over its nearly 25-year history, thousands of donors and volunteers have supported the essential activities of the Our Kids. Our Kids has also responded to the unmet needs of children in rural, underserved areas of Middle Tennessee by establishing four satellite clinics located in Cookeville, Lawrenceburg, Clarksville and Manchester. In addition, Our Kids consistently conducts and publishes important research in the arena of child sexual abuse so that community knowledge can become a shared foundation for healing.

Our Kids Board, Staff and special friends appreciate the trust and generosity of the community. At Our Kids, it’s all about what’s best for each child and family. Click here for more about Our Kids’ Planned Giving Program and becoming a founding member of the Champions’ Circle.

Our Kids provides this educational information as a service to its supporters. This page is intended to provide general gift planning information only. Our Kids cannot provide legal, investment or tax advice and should not be looked to or relied upon as a source for such. Rather, this page simply contains information that you can discuss with your attorney or financial advisor. Please consult with your financial or legal advisor before making any gift.