Visit KARE House
One of the best ways to get to know KARE is to visit the KARE house. It is our pleasure to meet you and show you the work we do for the children of Haywood County. We call it the "Penny Tour" as it doesn't take much
investment of time to truly see why we are here.
We invite you to contact us to schedule a 20-minute tour and talk about our mission.
One of the best ways to get to know KARE is to visit the KARE house. It is our pleasure to meet you and show you the work we do for the children of Haywood County. We call it the "Penny Tour" as it doesn't take much
investment of time to truly see why we are here.
We invite you to contact us to schedule a 20-minute tour and talk about our mission.
Staff
Mary Autrey, QMHP, CA
Lead Forensic Interviewer
Team Facilitator
mbowles@karehouse.org
Sarah Gage, LCSW-A
Family Services Advocate
sgage@karehouse.org
Ashley Toler, LPA
Mental Health Clinician
atoler@karehouse.org
Abby Bearden
Program Director
abearden@karehouse.org
Savannah Anders, MPA, CA
Executive Director
sclark@karehouse.org
Savannah Anders, a native of Haywood County, began serving children and families six years ago as a victim advocate and forensic interviewer. During the course of education and internships, she was exposed to the darkness the world had to offer and the decision was made to pursue a career in being the voice for the voiceless. She has previous experience with domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy, community resource management, and bridging relationships between law enforcement and nonprofit agencies.
As the Executive Director of KARE, her goals include:
1. Ensuring ALL children and families receive services regardless of socio-economic status, race, religion, gender orientation, etc.
2. Haywood County community members receive the education and resources to prevent child abuse
3. Community members are provided with the education and resources to report child abuse and provide support to the children and families going through the investigation process
4. Ensuring those who provide services, receive mental health support and mainstream training to ensure top quality services, professionalism, and fairness.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Brooke Parrott Incoming President (VP): Lt. Chris Chandler
Treasurer: John Weatherford Secretary: Ian MacDonald
Members:
Maj. Jason Smiley Assist. Chief Chris Mehaffey
Frank Queen Jennifer Shuping Cristy Patten Jenny Wood
Lauren Roth Christina Esmay Tausha Forney
Contact KARE:
PO BOX 1392
Waynesville, NC 28786
828-456-8995 (phone)
828-456-8905 (fax)
Mary Autrey, QMHP, CA
Lead Forensic Interviewer
Team Facilitator
mbowles@karehouse.org
Sarah Gage, LCSW-A
Family Services Advocate
sgage@karehouse.org
Ashley Toler, LPA
Mental Health Clinician
atoler@karehouse.org
Abby Bearden
Program Director
abearden@karehouse.org
Savannah Anders, MPA, CA
Executive Director
sclark@karehouse.org
Savannah Anders, a native of Haywood County, began serving children and families six years ago as a victim advocate and forensic interviewer. During the course of education and internships, she was exposed to the darkness the world had to offer and the decision was made to pursue a career in being the voice for the voiceless. She has previous experience with domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy, community resource management, and bridging relationships between law enforcement and nonprofit agencies.
As the Executive Director of KARE, her goals include:
1. Ensuring ALL children and families receive services regardless of socio-economic status, race, religion, gender orientation, etc.
2. Haywood County community members receive the education and resources to prevent child abuse
3. Community members are provided with the education and resources to report child abuse and provide support to the children and families going through the investigation process
4. Ensuring those who provide services, receive mental health support and mainstream training to ensure top quality services, professionalism, and fairness.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Brooke Parrott Incoming President (VP): Lt. Chris Chandler
Treasurer: John Weatherford Secretary: Ian MacDonald
Members:
Maj. Jason Smiley Assist. Chief Chris Mehaffey
Frank Queen Jennifer Shuping Cristy Patten Jenny Wood
Lauren Roth Christina Esmay Tausha Forney
Contact KARE:
PO BOX 1392
Waynesville, NC 28786
828-456-8995 (phone)
828-456-8905 (fax)
