For our final highlight from Child & Family Center`s August 7 Board Installation & Awards Celebration, we`re proud to recognize the dedicated professionals who were installed as our Executive Committee and Board of Directors. Their commitment helps ensure that Child & Family Center can continue fulfilling its mission of changing lives, healing relationships, and helping people thrive.
We welcomed three new board members: Patty Hackett, John Vance, and Erin McKeon Wilson. We look forward to the unique experience, insight, and leadership they will bring to the Center.
A special thank you goes to Congressman George Whitesides for formally installing our full Board of Directors and to Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo for officiating the installation of our Executive Committee. We are grateful for their participation, as well as the many elected officials and community representatives who joined us for this special occasion.
The evening was made even more meaningful by the presence of Liz Seipel, one of the founders of Child & Family Center. More than 50 years later, the legacy she helped create continues to make a lasting difference in the lives of children, adults, and families throughout our community.
πΈ Photo 1 (left to right): Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, Congressman George Whitesides, Aida Weinstein, Renee Spieckermann, Jean LaCorte-Kiczek, Kris Huber, Erin McKeon Wilson, Noely Allevato, Tom Cole, Dr. Leticia Hernandez, Mike Berger, Cristy Collins-Parker, Patty Hackett, Jennifer Lima (field deputy representing California State Senator Suzette Valladares), Bill Cooper, Child & Family Center President & CEO Nikki Buckstead, and Santa Clarita City Council Members Bill Miranda and Jason Gibbs. Board members unable to attend the evening were Christopher Montella, Lee Thompson, John Vance, and Dr. David Wong.
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A few more moments from Child & Family Center`s August 7 Board Installation & Awards Celebration.
We`re grateful to everyone who joined us as we honored outstanding award recipients, welcomed our board leadership, and celebrated the partnerships that make our mission possible.
Thank you for helping us change lives, heal relationships, and help people thrive.
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Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger has long recognized Child & Family Center as a vital community resource, providing life-changing support for children, families, and individuals across the region.
Supervisor Barger reflects on the many ways Child & Family Center engages and inspires the community, from beloved events like Taste of the Town and Purple Walk to the essential services that change lives every day. She highlights the organization`s commitment to meeting community needs through mental health support, substance use treatment, domestic violence programs, and other critical services. Supervisor Barger also shares her appreciation for the leadership, staff, board members, and supporters whose dedication has helped expand the Center`s impact throughout the Santa Clarita, Antelope, and San Fernando Valleys.
π From humble beginnings to five decades of impact, Child & Family Center`s story is one worth celebrating. Join us on September 17.
ποΈ Click on the 50th Anniversary link in our bio to purchase a ticket for just $50. Or visit: https://www.childfamilycenter.org/child-family-center-50th-anniversary/
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ποΈ Strong communities are built when caring partners come together to support those in need, and we`re incredibly grateful for the organizations that make Purple Walk possible.
We are proud to recognize Amazon as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 Purple Walk 5K for Domestic Violence. Their generous support helps Child & Family Center continue providing advocacy, education, resources, and compassionate care for individuals and families affected by domestic violence.
π There are so many ways to make a difference. Whether you register to walk, donate, fundraise, or help spread the word, your involvement strengthens critical services that promote safety, healing, empowerment, and hope for survivors in our community.
β¨Click the Purple Walk link in our bio or visit: https://www.childfamilycenter.org/purple-walk/
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Together, we`re taking steps toward a future where every individual and family has access to the support they need. Thank you, Amazon, for leading the way as our Presenting Sponsor and helping make this important work possible. ποΈπ
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Kimberly Marx-Steele has become a passionate advocate for Purple Walk, helping raise awareness for domestic violence services and the life-changing support Child & Family Center provides.
As a newer business owner, Kimberly first learned about Purple Walk through a social media post in 2021 and has participated ever since with The Bar Method team. She appreciates the way Child & Family Center creates a meaningful and uplifting community event while shining a light on the serious issue of domestic violence. Each October, her business proudly shows up in support of Purple Walk, reflecting her belief that this issue touches many lives and that the community must come together for this vitally important cause. She believes one of the Center`s greatest strengths is its commitment to raising awareness about domestic violence and connecting those in need with critical support services.
π Child & Family Center`s 50th Anniversary is more than a celebration of the past. It`s a tribute to the people who continue to build a stronger future for our community. Join us September 17.
ποΈ Tickets are just $50. Purchase one through the link in our Bio. Or visit
https://www.childfamilycenter.org/child-family-center-50th-anniversary/.
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π€ Congratulations to Boston Scientific, recipient of Child & Family Center`s 2026 Community Partner Award!
This award recognizes an organization whose commitment to Child & Family Center goes beyond sponsorship and reflects a meaningful partnership built on shared values and a dedication to strengthening our community.
Accepting the award on behalf of Boston Scientific, Teri March represents a company that stands alongside us in our work by mobilizing employees, championing Child & Family Center, and supporting the children and families we serve in tangible, impactful ways. Whether donating Thanksgiving meals, hosting a backpack drive, or organizing its own walk to raise awareness for mental health, the team consistently shows up with compassion and purpose.
More than a corporate supporter, Boston Scientific is a true advocate for the children, youth, and families we serve. Their generosity, leadership, and commitment to giving back help ensure that more individuals have access to safety, healing, and hope.
Thank you, Boston Scientific, for your partnership and unwavering support of our mission. We are honored to recognize you with the 2026 Community Partner Award. π
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Dr. Michelle Witkin dedicated years of her career to helping children, teens, and families access life-changing care through Child & Family Center.
Michelle first connected with Child & Family Center as a practicum student in 1989. What began as a training experience grew into a lasting professional journey, leading her back as a postdoctoral trainee and eventually a staff member for nearly a decade. Reflecting on her time with the organization, Michelle shares a moving story about a former client whose unexpected message years later served as a powerful reminder of the lasting impact therapists can have on a person`s life.
For Michelle, Child & Family Center`s greatest strength is its ability to provide support and services to people of all ages, especially those who might not otherwise have access to the help they need.
π Child & Family Center`s legacy is built on the generosity, dedication, and compassion of our community. Join us on September 17 to celebrate five decades of impact.
ποΈPurchase tickets, just $50, through the 50th Anniversary link in our bio or visit:
π https://www.childfamilycenter.org/child-family-center-50th-anniversary/
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ποΈ Our Purple Walk would not be possible without the incredible sponsors who stand with survivors and families in our community. ποΈ
We are sincerely grateful to L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger and the Buckstead Family for their generous support of the 5K Walk for Domestic Violence. Their commitment helps Child & Family Center continue providing advocacy, education, resources, and compassionate support through our Domestic Violence Program for individuals and families affected by domestic violence.
π Getting involved is easy and meaningful. By walking, contributing, fundraising, or simply encouraging others to join, you`re helping expand access to services that foster safety, empowerment, healing, and hope.
β¨ Click the Purple Walk link in our bio or visit: https://www.childfamilycenter.org/purple-walk/
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Every step taken together brings us closer to a future free from violence and filled with support for those who need it most. ποΈπ
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