Barbara Sinatra Children's Center

the mission of the barbara sinatra children's center is to counsel physically, sexually and emotionally abused children, and to focus on prevention, community education and breaking the cycle of generational abuse. no child is ever turned away due to a family's inability to pay. the barbara sinatra children's center (bscc) was founded in 1986 by barbara and frank sinatra in southern california’s coachella valley to meet the community’s need for a permanent facility that would respond to the destructive forces of child sexual abuse. the nonprofit bscc is dedicated to ensuring every child’s right to a normal, healthy and secure childhood. the organization provides individual, group and family therapy and special programs that address issues associated with children suffering the affects of child abuse and neglect, and who are at risk to be abused. the center shares knowledge about child abuse prevention, protection, education and counseling gained throughout 31 years via publication