Updates from C&FC

Domestic Violence Program Award 

In November, Child & Family Center was recognized at the annual LA County Domestic Violence Awareness Month Breakfast and Awards Ceremony. We were honored to receive a Certificate of Appreciation from Dr. Barbara Farrer, for our work supporting domestic violence victims and survivors.

Tiffany Thomas, our Division Director of Specialty Programs, was there to accept the award along with several other staff members. We are proud of our work in the community, helping to support those who have no where else to turn during a cortical point in their lives.

Last fiscal year (July 2022-June 2023) we:

• Answered 3461 crisis calls through our 24-hotline
• Provided 315 shelter nights
• Provided over 1800 individual and group counseling sessions to survivors
• Provided support to law enforcement and hospitals when called upon
• Supported 140 survivors with legal assistance in filing restraining orders and protective custody orders

Child & Family Center is Santa Clarita’s ONLY Domestic Violence Program and Shelter. If you or someone you know needs support, here are the ways to get in touch with us: Survivor seeking services can contact our Advocates for support services (court support, legal resources, classes, etc) please call: 661-259-8175 Or reach out to an advocate for immediate support at our 24 hour/7days a week hotline: 661-259-4357

Thanksgiving for our Families

We were able to make sure over 130 of our families received Thanksgiving dinners to take home and share with their families this year! A special thank you to Hello Auto Group, Boston Scientific Corp and Samuel Dixon Family Health Center for making sure these families could have an amazing Thanksgiving by donating turkey's and all the fixings! We are so appreciative and grateful for you! 

40 Under 40 awarded to two of our Staff!

C&FC is very proud of our two 40 Under 40 winners, Tiffany Thomas and Leah Parker. The work they do to support the community is so incredibly impactful and inspiring.

SCVTV's Community Corner featuring C&FC

Child & Family Center CEO, Nikki Buckstead, sat down with SCVTC Community Corner hosts Carrie Lujan and Dave Caldwell to discuss C&FC upcoming Viva Las Vegas fundraiser as well as shared tips on how to combat common seasonal stressors during the holidays and where to find support.

Adopt- a- Family

Adopt-a-Family 2023 was a HUGE success this year and it was all because of you! Not only did we meet our goal, but we exceeded it and were able to support additional families in need. The families and kids who are in the most need and participate in our programs will have an amazing holiday because of your generosity. We are so grateful to the businesses, civic groups and individuals who donated. YOU helped make a difference!

The holiday season can be a stressful one. From feeling anxious, lonely, overwhelmed or depressed, this time of year can often feel like a pressure cooker.

There are ways you can look to support your own well-being during this time. Thanks to our friends at the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for this article with some great tips to make sure you can enjoy this holiday season!

1. Accept Imperfection

2. Don’t Lose Sight of What Really Counts

3. Be Kind

4. Find Time to Decompress

5. Ask For — and Accept — Help

Join us January 20^th for Viva Las Vegas! 

Join us for a fantastic party, complete with your favorite crooners, Elvis and Frank, as they sing the night away. Enjoy a welcome glass of champagne and casino games. A night filled with fantastic food, fun and friends. Get your tickets today! Proceeds go to support the programs and services at Child & Family Center.

Child & Family Center’s Pathways to Recovery Program is an outpatient substance use treatment program, which provides services that are available to those aged 12 years and older and are recipients of Medi-Cal and live within LA County. If you are uninsured, our team can help determine if you are eligible for Medi-Cal and help you enroll if you qualify.

Our team of experienced and knowledgeable professionals believe each client deserves to be treated with compassion and acceptance. We strive to provide our clients with the necessary skills and understanding of their substance use to help prevent relapse and continue long-term sobriety and recovery.

Honor the Hero in your life this holiday season through a donation to the Child & Family Center. Gifts of any amount will be recognized and every hero will receive a card in their honor. Gifts of $250 or more will receive a custom commemorative tile in our lobby. All gifts are greatly appreciated.

Celebrating our Amazing Staff

Child & Family Center offers diverse career opportunities for dedicated mental health professionals and administrative support staff who are committed to providing high-quality mental health care and supportive social services for children and their families. Click the button below to see our current openings.