It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the web site of the Kern Child Abuse Prevention Council/Haven Counseling Center.We are in the business of helping to heal families from the impact of child abuse and neglect. Every day we see miracles happen.Children, parents and families come through our doors and begin the difficult journey of facing their problems and making positive changes that will affect them for years to come.Families at risk for child abuse and neglect come here hoping to find a way to a safe and loving family.Through parenting education, family counseling, case management and guided visitation they find that path to recovery.They move beyond desperation and despair to hope and success.Join us on that journey and make a difference in the life of a child.