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.

📢 Now seeking two In-Home Outreach Counselors to serve families in Antelope & Santa Clarita Valleys. These are field-based positions working directly in the community to support children and families.

📚 Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Sciences required

Apply today or share with someone who’d be a great fit: https://www.childfamilycenter.org/careers/ 

💵 Hourly rate: $24.25 To $30.45 Hourly

Benefits we offer:
✔️ 16 paid Holidays including 1 week holiday closure (paid) in December through January
✔️ Paid Birthday Floating Holiday
✔️ Vacation and Sick Time
✔️ Employee Wellness Program
✔️ 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
✔️ Pet Insurance
✔️ Professional Development reimbursement and more!

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Healthy relationships don’t just happen… they’re built with communication, respect, and trust. 💬💛

Here are four simple ways teens can strengthen healthy connections:
✔️ Communicate openly and honestly
✔️ Respect each other’s boundaries
✔️ Support independence and personal space
✔️ Speak up when something doesn’t feel right

During Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, Child & Family Center is empowering teens with the tools to build safe, respectful relationships.

Learn more about our prevention and outreach programs by clicking the link in our bio! 

#TeenDatingViolenceAwarenessMonth #TDVAM #HealthyRelationships #RespectIsLove #LoveShouldBeSafe #TeenWellbeing #PreventionMatters #ChildFamilyCenter
🧡 The Child & Family Center team showed up in orange to support healthy teen relationships and to remind young people that respect and kindness should always come first. 🧡

Wear Orange Day is about starting conversations that matter. Together, we can help teens recognize what safe, supportive love really looks like.

Want to see how Child & Family Center is empowering youth and preventing teen dating violence? Visit the link in our bio to learn more and get involved.

#WearOrange #TeenDatingViolenceAwarenessMonth #TDVAM #HealthyRelationships #RespectIsLove #LoveShouldBeSafe #TeenWellbeing #PreventionMatters #ChildFamilyCenter
What an incredible day connecting with students! 💬✨

Child & Family Center’s CORE Outreach & Prevention Team showed up strong with two engaging activities at Knight High School, and the turnout did not disappoint!

📚 At the Resource Fair, we had meaningful conversations and even connected with a student who stood out and will be receiving follow-up support for our mental health programs.

🍎 Our Lunch n Learn was buzzing with groups of students eager to jump into interactive questions, activities, and real talk about wellness and prevention.

Moments like these remind us why community outreach matters building connections, sparking curiosity, and opening doors to support. 💙

Learn more about our prevention and outreach programs by clicking the link in our bio! 

#COREOutreach #PreventionInAction #MentalHealthMatters #CommunityConnections #StudentWellness #ResourceFair #LunchAndLearn #ChildFamilyCenter #MakingADifference
🧡 Join Child & Family Center for Wear Orange Day on February 10 and help shine a light on healthy teen relationships!

Wearing orange is a simple way to start important conversations about respect, boundaries, and what real love should look like for teens. Together, we can promote relationships that are safe, supportive, and built on trust.

Learn more about how Child & Family Center is working to prevent teen dating violence through education and outreach by clicking the link in our bio! 

#TeenDatingViolenceAwarenessMonth #TDVAM #HealthyRelationships #RespectIsLove #LoveShouldBeSafe #TeenWellbeing #PreventionMatters #ChildFamilyCenter
🌟 Employee of the Quarter | Core Value Champion 🌟

Congratulations to Ashley for exemplifying Compassion and Quality in everything she does. Ashley brings empathy, patience, and kindness to every interaction, and clients consistently share positive feedback about the care she provides.

In her work at our Domestic Violence Shelter, Ashley creates a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered during incredibly difficult moments.

Her dedication, professionalism, and commitment to going above and beyond make her a true example of our core values. 💙

👏 Join us in celebrating Ashley!

#employeeappreciation #weloveourstaff❤️ #corevalues #domesticviolence #compassion #childfamilycenter
🌟 Save the Date for Taste of the Town: Santa Clarita’s Premier Food & Wine Fundraiser! 🌟

Join us on May 3, 2026 at SoCal Innovation Park for an unforgettable afternoon of amazing bites, wine, craft brews, and community fun.

This event is about more than incredible food and drinks — every ticket directly supports the life-changing programs of Child & Family Center, helping more than 2,000 local children, teens, and families each year with mental health services, domestic violence support, substance use treatment, and critical resources our community truly needs. 💙 

Great food. Great people. Even greater impact. 💫

🎟️ Grab your tickets early! Scan the QR Code or visit our website by clicking the link in our bio! 

#FoodWineFestival #SantaClaritaFun #CommunityStrong #TasteOfTheTown #ChildFamilyCenter
CORE Prevention & Outreach was back in action at Sequoia High School for another impactful Lunch & Learn!

On theme with Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, our team engaged students in a creative and meaningful Vision Board activity encouraging conversations around healthy relationships, self-worth, boundaries, and future goals. 🎯✨

We’re proud to continue empowering youth with tools for safety, confidence, and healthy connections.

Learn more about our prevention and outreach programs by clicking the link in our bio! 

#COREPrevention #TeenDatingViolenceAwarenessMonth #HealthyRelationships #YouthEmpowerment #LunchAndLearn #PreventionInAction #CommunityStrong #BuildingBrighterFutures #ChildFamilyCenter

Contact Child & Family Center

Important Numbers

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