ROAR Early Care and Education Program

Rex the lion with "Rex finds his ROAR"

Experts believe that 1 in 10 children will experience sexual abuse before their 18th birthday. It’s our mission at the Stephanie V. Blank Center for Safe and Healthy Children to:

  • Educate our communities.
  • Prevent child abuse from happening.
  • Equip families with the tools and support to protect their children.

The Blank Center works with ECEs on the shared goal of educating pre-K students using the ROAR education program, a child abuse prevention program developed by The CARE Center in Oklahoma and presented by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. This program teaches body safety and gives young children and caregivers the tools to talk about—and stand up against—child sexual abuse.

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What does ROAR stand for?

The ROAR Program is centered around Rex, a lion who teaches children his “Rules for ROARing.”

R: Remember, privates are private; O :OK to say no; A: Always talk about secrets; R: Raise your voice and tell someone

Who should participate in the ROAR Program and how?

ROAR is designed for children ages 4 to 8. Any early childcare centers and elementary schools in the metro Atlanta area are invited to participate in the ROAR Program.

To request the ROAR program at your center or school, fill out the request form. For more information, email CPCTraining@choa.org.

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