Strengthening families today for stronger communities tomorrow.

Child & Family
Center

Child & Family's Taste of the Town Event

Taste of the Town Coming May 4!

Don’t miss out!  Enjoy unlimited tastings from our finest restaurants, sip on fine wines and craft beer and enjoy live entertainment.

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.

🌸🐣 Happy Easter from all of us at Child & Family Center! 🐰💛 

Today, we extend our warmest wishes for a joyful Easter filled with love, laughter, and special moments with those who matter most. May this season of renewal bring peace, happiness, and hope to you and your family. 💐✨ 

#HappyEaster #ChildFamilyCenter #EasterWishes #FamilySupport #CommunityCare
🌟 Employee of the Quarter! 🌟

Huge congratulations to Magali Garcia, our amazing Clinician in our Pathways to Recovery Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment program, for being named Employee of the Quarter!

Magali embodies what compassionate care truly means—meeting every client with empathy, respect, and unwavering support on their recovery journey. Magali goes above and beyond to create a safe space where healing begins and hope is restored.

Thank you for all you do, Magali. Your impact is powerful, and your heart is felt in every step you take with our clients. 💫

We’re so grateful to have you on the team! 👏💙

 #employeeofthequarter #recoverymatters #teamrecognition #mentalhealthheroes #mentalhealthsupport #thankyou #employeerecognition
✨Child & Family Center's Outreach & Prevention team is showing up, making a difference in the schools, with the students. From substance use prevention to mental health awareness, we’re giving young people the tools, knowledge, and support they need to make empowered choices and build healthier futures. 💙

This is more than outreach. This is care, connection, and community ☀️To learn more about this work click the link in our bio! 

#YouthEmpowerment #PreventionMatters #ChildFamilyCenter #MentalHealthAwareness #OutreachInAction #SCV #SantaClarita
🩺 Sponsor Spotlight: David Wong, MD 🌟

We are proud to recognize David Wong, MD as a generous Garçon Sponsor for Child & Family Center’s Taste of the Town event, happening Sunday, May 4th at the beautiful Blomgren Ranch! 🌳🍷 His support helps make it possible to provide essential mental health, substance use, and domestic violence services to children, teens, adults, and families in our community. 💚

🔹 About Our Sponsor:
David Wong, MD, CPPS, serves as the Physician Risk and Patient Safety Director at Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center and previously led the Santa Clarita Medical Offices for 12 years. In addition to his clinical leadership, Dr. Wong is a passionate advocate for mental health and patient safety, contributing his expertise to the Henry Mayo Hospital Patient Care Committee and serving as Vice President of the Child & Family Center Board.

We are grateful to Dr. Wong for his compassionate leadership, dedication to the Santa Clarita Valley, and generous support of our mission. 🌈

Join us in celebrating David Wong, MD and all of the incredible sponsors making Taste of the Town possible!

👉 Learn more about how you can support by clicking the link in our bio!

#TasteoftheTown #SponsorSpotlight #GarconSponsor #DrDavidWong #CommunityHealth #ChildFamilyCenter
🎥 Big thanks to SCVTV's Community Corner and hosts Carrie Lujan & Dave Caldwell for chatting with our President and CEO Nikki Buckstead about Taste of the Town! 🍷🍽️

Don’t miss Santa Clarita’s favorite foodie event — a delicious day for a great cause! Tickets are selling fast! 

📅 Sunday, May 4, 2025
📍 Blomgren Ranch
🎟️ VIP $150 | 1–5 p.m.
🎟️ General $95 | 2–5 p.m.

🍴 Unlimited tastings from top local restaurants, caterers, breweries & wineries! All proceeds help fund our critical services in mental health, substance use, and domestic violence. 

Big thank you to Susie B's Kitchen for the tasty treats🧁

🎟️ Grab your tickets now by clicking the link in our bio! 

#TasteOfTheTownSCV #ChildFamilyCenter #SantaClaritaEvents #SupportLocal #SCVFoodie
💧 Sponsor Spotlight: William & Valerie Cooper 💐

We are honored to recognize Bill Cooper and his wife, Valerie, as generous Garçon Sponsors for Child & Family Center’s Taste of the Town event, taking place Sunday, May 4th at the scenic Blomgren Ranch! 🍇 Their support helps provide vital mental health, substance use, and domestic violence services to individuals and families in our community. 💙

🔹 About Our Sponsors:
Bill Cooper is a lifelong public servant and water industry professional with over 40 years of experience, including leadership roles at the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and as the inaugural President of the SCV Water Agency. He’s a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a passionate educator, and a deeply committed community leader.

Today, Bill serves as Chairman of the Child & Family Center Board, where he continues to advocate for services that uplift and protect the most vulnerable in our community. Alongside him, Valerie Cooper shares in the family’s legacy of generosity and community support. Together, they represent a remarkable dedication to service, compassion, and lasting impact.

We’re deeply grateful to Bill and Valerie for their unwavering commitment to the well-being of the Santa Clarita Valley. Their support strengthens our mission and brings hope to countless lives. 🎊

Join us in celebrating William and Valerie Cooper and all of the generous sponsors making Taste of the Town possible!

👉 Learn more about sponsorship opportunities by clicking the link in our bio! 

#TasteoftheTown #SponsorSpotlight #GarconSponsor #WilliamCooper #ValerieCooper #CommunitySupport #ChildFamilyCente

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