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Get to Know Us.

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.

Staff
 
Maria Rivera
Victim Services Program Coordinator
Forensic Interviewer

mrivera@karehouse.org

Mary Bowles
Victim Services Advocate
              Forensic Interviewer              
  
mbowles@karehouse.org


Ashley Toler, LPA   
Psychologist
             atoler@karehouse.org               
             
Kane Teague
Parent Progra
m Director
kteague@karehouse.org


Megan Taylor 
Community Engagement 
Compliance Manager

community@karehouse.org 



          Savannah Clark         
Executive Director

 sclark@karehouse.org  ​
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Savannah Clark, a native of Haywood County, began serving children and families five 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       
​Gayla Jones
Cristy Patten       Jenny Wood

     ​Jennifer Shuping 



Contact KARE:
PO BOX 1392
Waynesville, NC  28786
828-456-8995 (phone)
​828-456-8905 (fax)



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