Strengthening families today for stronger communities tomorrow.

Child & Family
Center

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.

Having served nearly three decades with the City Council, Laurene Weste has helped shape and strengthen the Santa Clarita Valley through her leadership, service, and dedication to the well-being of the community.

As a longtime local leader, Laurene has witnessed firsthand the impact Child & Family Center has had on local children, families, and individuals over the past 50 years. In this special anniversary reflection, she shares her admiration for Child & Family Center's commitment to meeting people where they are and providing hope, healing, and compassion when it is needed most.

Laurene highlights how the organization's work, often performed quietly behind the scenes, creates lasting ripple effects throughout the community. She also recognizes the dedicated staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners who have helped ensure that critical mental health, domestic violence, and substance use services remain accessible to those who need them.

Join us on September 17 as we celebrate 50 years of Child & Family Center, honoring the people, stories, and partnerships that have shaped our journey. Tickets are just $50 for this special anniversary.

🎟️https://www.childfamilycenter.org/child-family-center-50th-anniversary/
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As we reflect on 50 years of serving children, families, and our community, we're also celebrating the Core Values that have guided us every step of the way. These values are more than words. They are the foundation of who we are, what we stand for, and how we serve.

For five decades, our commitment to compassion, excellence, integrity, collaboration, and growth has shaped the impact we make each day. As we honor our past and the people who have made this journey possible, we remain inspired by the values that continue to lead us forward.

Here's to 50 years of purpose-driven service and to the next 50 years of making a difference together. 💙✨ Join us in celebrating this golden milestone! Learn more and purchase your tickets to our 50th Golden Legacy Anniversary Celebration:
https://www.childfamilycenter.org/child-family-center-50th-anniversary/ 

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🌟 We’re Hiring: Director of Development! 🌟

Are you a high-energy fundraiser, creative idea generator, relationship builder, and collaborative leader who wants your work to make a meaningful difference?

Child & Family Center is seeking an experienced Director of Development to join our Senior Leadership Team and help grow the resources that support children, youth, and families throughout our community.

We are looking for someone who:

💡 Brings fresh ideas and turns them into action
 🤝 Builds authentic, lasting relationships
 💜 Has a passion for helping children and families thrive
 🎯 Knows how to cultivate donors, develop corporate partnerships, and secure sponsorships
 🚀 Is energized by ambitious goals and measurable results
 🌟 Enjoys collaborating with leadership, businesses, and community partners

This is an exciting opportunity to lead fundraising strategy, expand community partnerships, strengthen donor engagement, and help shape the next chapter of an organization celebrating 50 years of impact.

Know someone who would be a great fit? Please share!

 
Apply here: https://www.childfamilycenter.org/careers/

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Through steady leadership and a deep commitment to community well-being, Joan Aschoff helped guide Child & Family Center through some of its most significant milestones.

Joan served as CEO of Child & Family Center for seven years, helping lead the organization through pivotal moments in its history. As the only full-service community mental health center in the Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding areas, Child & Family Center provides critical therapy services and support for individuals and families affected by mental health challenges, domestic violence, and substance abuse.

During her tenure, Joan oversaw Child & Family Center's accreditation by The Joint Commission in 2020 and guided the organization through the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this special anniversary reflection, she shares memories of these milestones and the dedication, resilience, and teamwork that helped Child & Family Center continue serving the community when it was needed most.

🎟️ On September 17, help us celebrate Child & Family Center's 50 years of making a difference for just $50: https://www.childfamilycenter.org/child-family-center-50th-anniversary/.

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As we look ahead to celebrating 50 years of serving our community, we're reflecting on the partnerships and professional associations that have helped shape our journey. We are proud to be part of organizations that strengthen our expertise, inspire continuous learning, and support our commitment to providing the highest quality care for children and families. Here's to the power of collaboration, professional growth, and community impact. ✨💙

As we celebrate where we've been and where we're going, we'd love for you to join us at our 50th Golden Legacy Anniversary Celebration. Purchase your tickets today and celebrate 50 years of impact with us:
 https://www.childfamilycenter.org/child-family-center-50th-anniversary/

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A heartfelt thank you to Santa Cruz Brewing for donating the proceeds from their 2nd Anniversary Celebration on May 16 to Child & Family Center! 🍻💙 With 200 attendees coming together to celebrate, the event was a wonderful example of community support in action. We are so grateful for your generosity and partnership in helping children and families thrive.
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For decades, Barbara Cochran has been a driving force for good in the Santa Clarita Valley—and we're proud to spotlight her as part of our 50-year celebration. 💙

A longtime community leader, volunteer, and advocate, Barbara has supported Child & Family Center since the 1980s, serving on the Center's Policy Board and Foundation Board. She was also a founding member of the Center's Domestic Violence Program, helping bring critical services and support to individuals and families in need. 

Barbara's dedication to strengthening families and improving lives has left a lasting impact on our community and on Child & Family Center's mission. We're grateful for her years of service, leadership, and unwavering support. ✨ 

Join us on September 17th as we celebrate 50 years of Child & Family Center—honoring the people, stories, and partnerships that have shaped our journey.
🎟️ Secure your spot for just $50:
https://www.childfamilycenter.org/child-family-center-50th-anniversary/
#ChildFamilyCenter #50Years #Celebration #CommunityStrong #SantaClarita
✨ A Golden Celebration 50 Years in the Making! ✨

Join us as Child & Family celebrates five extraordinary decades of changing lives, strengthening families and serving our community.

For one unforgettable night, the Center will be beautifully transformed for a celebration filled with nostalgia, connection and sparkle. Take a walk down memory lane, enjoy live music by Lance Allyn, and savor delicious bites created by Santa Clarita’s own Executive Chef Walter Kiczek.

This milestone belongs to all of us—our community, clients, staff, board member, supporters and partners and who have been part of our story throughout the past 50 years.

🥂 Come raise a glass, reconnect with friends and celebrate the incredible legacy we have built together.

Because you only turn 50 once—and this is a celebration you won’t want to miss!

🎟️ Get your tickets today and be part of this historic evening! https://www.childfamilycenter.org/child-family-center-50th-anniversary/ - link in bio

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