Overview of The Raise Foundation: Since their formation in 1974 by a resolution of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, The Raise Foundation has grown into a dynamic, well-respected, non-profit organization serving all of Orange County, California. The goal of The Raise Foundation is to provide resources to help parents become better, who in turn, will raise better kids, and together build a better community. With over 40,000 cases of reported child abuse and neglect in the county in 2008, it is clear that prevention programs and services such as those offered by The Raise Foundation continue to be desperately needed in every Orange County community. Our Mission: As Orange County’s official child abuse prevention organization, The Raise Foundation is dedicated to stopping the cycle of abuse through education, advocacy, community collaboration, and comprehensive services for families and children.