Founded in 1959, Childhelp is one of the largest nonprofit social welfare organizations in the United States. Located in Beaumont, Calif., it meets the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of abused and neglected children. The organization offers treatment, prevention and research in the areas of child abuse and neglect. Childhelp also offers a variety of programs to serve victimized children and their families. It employs trained professionals who provide 24-hour telephonic, crisis counseling services to children. The organization also offers crisis intervention and information services, literature, and referrals to a wide range of emergency, social service and support resources. It operates several therapeutic group homes and foster care centers for children.