Learn about Help For Children/Hedge Funds Care – Preventing;Treating Child Abuse
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Learn about Help For Children/Hedge Funds Care – Preventing & Treating Child Abuse
Published by Uma Rajagopal
Posted on March 11, 2014
1 min read· Last updated: March 11, 2014
Key Takeaways
- Help For Children (formerly Hedge Funds Care) was founded in 1998 to prevent and treat child abuse through grantmaking in local communities supported by the alternative investment industry.
- HFC operates internationally, awarding grants locally across multiple U.S. cities and countries including Canada, UK, Ireland, Cayman Islands, and Hong Kong.
- It employs a rigorous, evidence-based grant model with academic consultation to ensure measurable outcomes in child maltreatment prevention and treatment.
- Since its inception, HFC has distributed tens of millions in grants and transformed the lives of over a million individuals globally.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the mission of Help For Children (HFC)?
To prevent and treat child abuse by raising funds from the alternative investment industry and distributing grants to local, evidence‑based programs globally.
Where does HFC operate?
HFC operates in multiple U.S. cities (e.g., New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Denver, Atlanta, Boston) and internationally in Canada, UK, Ireland, Cayman Islands, Hong Kong, and Asia overall.
How does HFC ensure grant effectiveness?
Each location has an independent grant committee guided by local academic experts who vet applicants and monitor outcomes using evidence‑based methodologies.
How much has HFC distributed and impacted?
Since 1998, HFC has distributed over $40–60 million in grants and transformed the lives of over 1 million individuals globally.
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