Barbara Sinatra is the driving force and inspiration behind the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center at Eisenhower, which is considered a national model in the treatment of child sexual and physical abuse. Founded in 1986 by Frank and Barbara Sinatra, the Center is dedicated to breaking the cycle of abuse through programs of prevention, public education, and psychological treatment for victims and affected family members. The Center annually treats more than 700 young victims and their family members, 96 percent of whom are below poverty levels.