Strengthening families today for stronger communities tomorrow.

Child & Family
Center

Purple Walk Domestic Violence 5k

Join our Purple Walk on Saturday, October 11, 2025. You can can make a difference for survivors and their children who are in abusive relationships.

About Child & Family Center

Our Mission

Since 1976, Child & Family Center has built on what our founders started by providing quality care and services to children and families in need in our community. Changing Lives. Healing Relationships. Helping People Thrive – “Strengthening families today for stronger communities tomorrow.”

Support Our Mission

Your support is critical to the work of Child & Family Center and your donation will help support the children and families in our community. Your gift will help change lives, heal relationships, and help people thrive. No gift is too small!

Our Services

Mental Health Services

Mental Health services for children, teens and their families.

Drug & Alcohol Treatment

Our Pathways to Recovery drug & alcohol treatment program provides outpatient, intensive outpatient and recovery support services for teens and adults.

Domestic Violence Services

We provide domestic violence services for individuals and their children who are in abusive relationships. Services include safety, shelter and support for domestic violence survivors.

Prevention & Outreach Services

Services include prevention education, community outreach events, and awareness activities that support youth and parents so they can become empowered to make positive choices.

☀️ Hello Summer! ☀️

School's out, the sun is shining, and it’s the perfect time to make memories, play outside, and slow down a little. At Child & Family Center, we’re welcoming the first day of summer with joy and a reminder to care for children's mental and emotional well-being during the break.

Here are 3 simple tips for caregivers to support children’s mental health this summer:

Keep a Routine: While it doesn’t need to be strict, a consistent daily rhythm helps kids feel secure and grounded.

Stay Active Together: Outdoor play, nature walks, and family activities help boost mood and reduce stress.

Talk About Feelings: Make space for open conversations. 

Let’s make this summer fun, supportive, and emotionally enriching for every child. 💛

🌐 Learn more about our programs by clicking the link in our bio! 

#HelloSummer #ChildFamilyCenter #MentalHealthMatters #SummerWellness #ParentingTips
In observance of Juneteenth, the Child & Family Center will be closed on June 19th 🎉

However, our commitment to serving our community remains steadfast. Our 24/7 Domestic Violence Hotline ☎️ and Emergency Shelter 🏠 will continue to provide vital support and services to those in need. If you require assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us at 661-259-4357.

For mental health support, the National Suicide and Crisis Hotline at 988 is available around the clock. The 988 Lifeline offers free, confidential assistance for individuals in distress, with services provided in both English and Spanish.

For more community resources click the link in our bio!
🛠️ Happy Father’s Day from all of us at Child & Family Center! 🛠️ 

Todays for the dads ... the joke tellers, the homework helpers, the coaches, the grill masters, and the quiet superheroes who show up in a million little ways. 💪💙

Whether you’re a dad, stepdad, grandpa, uncle, or a father-figure holding it all together — we see you, we appreciate you, and we celebrate you today! 

#FathersDay #ChildFamilyCenter #FamilyHealing #StrongFathers #SantaClaritaFamilies #ThankYouDads
🚨 We’re Hiring!

 📢 Youth and Community Educator 

Child & Family Center is looking for a passionate, dynamic educator to join our team and lead prevention efforts with youth and community groups on issues related to gender-based violence and healthy relationships.

 

If you’re someone who:

 ✅ Believes education can be a powerful tool for change

 ✅ Has experience working with youth in schools or community settings

 ✅ Is committed to trauma-informed care and community empowerment

…we’d love to hear from you!

💲 Pay range: $33.00 - $37.00 per hour

PLUS!

 $0.9615/hour Bilingual Spanish differential

👉 Benefits we offer!

✔️ 16 paid Holidays including 1 week holiday closure (paid) in December through January

✔️Paid birthday floating holiday

✔️Vacation and Sick Time

✔️Medical Coverage

✔️Agency paid Dental & Vision Coverage (for EE-Only coverage)

✔️Voluntary Family Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

✔️Agency paid Long Term Disability

✔️Agency paid Employee Life Insurance & Employee Accidental Death and Dismemberment

✔️Voluntary Employee and Family Life Insurance, and Family Accidental Death and Dismemberment

✔️401(k) available with discretionary Agency match

✔️Employee Wellness Program

✔️Pet Insurance and more!

As our Youth and Community Educator, you’ll:

 🎤 Facilitate interactive workshops and trainings

 🤝 Build partnerships with schools and youth organizations

 📚 Help develop inclusive, culturally responsive curricula

💜 This is more than a job — it’s a chance to make a lasting impact.

🔗 Learn more & apply: Link in bio

 

#hiringnow #nonprofitjobs #youthempowerment #gbvprevention #educationjobs #genderjustice #nowhiring #communityoutreach #ViolencePrevention #TraumaInformedCare #SocialImpact
👶🍼 It’s Infant Mental Health Awareness Week June 10–16! 

At Child & Family Center, we know that big feelings start small. 💞 By nurturing secure bonds and healthy brain growth early, we help little ones thrive for life! 🌱🧠

Let’s show our tiniest community members the love and support they deserve! 💕✨

🌐 Learn more by clicking the link in our bio! 

#InfantMentalHealth #LittleMindsBigHearts #ChildFamilyCenter #HealthyBabiesHappyFamilies #LoveGrowsBrains
June is Men’s Mental Health Month.
Child & Family Center knows that when men feel supported, families are stronger, and when families are strong, communities thrive.
Mental health isn’t just personal. It shapes how we show up as partners, parents, friends, and leaders.
Here are 5 ways to support your well-being this month:
✅ Talk honestly about how you’re really doing
✅ Move your body and fuel it well
✅ Connect, don’t go it alone
✅ Choose habits that truly recharge you
✅ Reach out when you need support
Because changing lives and healing relationships starts with showing up for yourself first.
Let’s build stronger families today, for stronger communities tomorrow.
🎥 Watch, share, and check in with the men in your life.

#MensMentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #MensWellness #StrongerTogether #ThriveTogether #ChildFamilyCenter
🎨✨ Creative Harmony was a Huge Success! ✨🥁

Over the past few weeks, families came together at Child & Family Center to laugh, create, and connect. From crafting vibrant masks, to feeling the rhythm in our lively Drum Circle, to etching meaningful stories into wood, every event was filled with creativity, community, and love. 🖌️🔥🎶

The goal of Creative Harmony was simple: bring families closer through the power of creativity. And we’re proud to say… mission accomplished! 🫶

Thank you to everyone who participated, shared their talents, and made each night unforgettable. We can’t wait to see you all next time!

#CreativeHarmony #FamilyConnection #ChildFamilyCenter #CommunityThroughCreativity #FamilyFun
🌈 Families and kids come in all shapes, identities, and expressions, and they all deserve love and support. This Pride Month, we proudly stand as a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth and families. Stigma harms. Acceptance heals. 💖

Click the link in our bio to learn more about how Child & Family Center celebrates individuality!

#ChildFamilyCenter #PrideMonth #MentalHealthAwareness

Contact Child & Family Center

Important Numbers

Hours of Operation
  • Monday – Thursday 9am – 7pm
  • Friday 9am – 5pm
  • Saturday & Sunday Closed