It is the mission of Open Arms, Inc. to bring healing, hope and help to children, adults and their f It is the mission of Open Arms, Inc. to bring healing, hope, and help to children, adults and their families in need of support, intervention, and prevention as a result of child abuse, homelessness, and trafficking in all its forms. Open Arms was founded in 1986 by the community to provide a safe, supportive and therapeutic environment to children, ages 0-18, who are victims of neglect or physical, sexual, and emotional abuse.