October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and conversations like this matter.
Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley and
Child & Family Center are coming together to host an evening focused on awareness, prevention, survivor support, public safety, and the role each of us can play in creating safer communities.
We are especially proud that our own Felicia Skaggs, Division Director of our Domestic Violence and CORE programs will be joining this important panel alongside local leaders and advocates who each bring a different perspective to the conversation.
Domestic violence impacts individuals, families, workplaces, schools, and entire communities. The more we understand the issue, recognize the signs, know where help is available, and talk openly about prevention, the stronger our community becomes.
We are grateful to Zonta for partnering with Child & Family Center to bring people together for this important discussion. 💜
Please join us on October 2 and help us continue the conversation. It’s a free event. Please RSVP here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/unite-against-domestic-violence
💜 Today`s spotlight shines on Providing Shelter Sponsors OPO, Valencia Auto Center, and Vance Wealth. Their support helps Child & Family Center provide critical advocacy, resources, and compassionate care through our Domestic Violence Program, helping individuals and families find safety, stability, and hope.💜
👟 Every action makes an impact. Whether you`re joining us on walk day, making a donation, fundraising, or sharing the event with friends and family, you`re helping ensure survivors have access to the support they need when it matters most.
✨ Be part of the movement! Click the link in our bio or visit https://www.childfamilycenter.org/purple-walk/.
📅 October 10, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM
Together, we`re helping create safer futures and stronger communities, one step at a time. 💜
#ChildFamilyCenter #CommunitySupport #PurpleWalk2026 #EndDomesticViolence #WalkForChange
Pancakes. Puppies. Purpose. 🥞🐶💜
Join us for our 5K Purple Walk on October 10 and help raise awareness of domestic violence while supporting survivors in our community. Bring your friends, family, coworkers, and canine companions, and enjoy a free pancake breakfast before the walk.
Register today through the link in our bio or by visiting https://www.childfamilycenter.org/purple-walk/.
#PurpleWalk #ChildFamilyCenter #SupportSurvivors #EndDomesticViolence #CommunityEvent
🎗️ We`re proud to continue recognizing the sponsors whose support helps make Purple Walk possible and ensures survivors have access to the resources they need. 🎗️
A sincere thank you to Providing Shelter Sponsors Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, Back to Health Chiropractic, and RLS Law Corporation. Their generosity helps Child & Family Center provide vital services through our Domestic Violence Program, offering advocacy, support, resources, and pathways to safety for individuals and families impacted by domestic violence.
💜 When you participate in Purple Walk, you`re joining a community committed to creating hope and opportunity for survivors. Whether you walk, donate, fundraise, or help spread the word, your involvement makes a lasting impact.
✨ Take a step with us by clicking on the link in our bio or visiting: https://www.childfamilycenter.org/purple-walk/
📅 October 10, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM
Together, we`re helping provide shelter, support healing, and build brighter futures for those who need it most. 🎗️💜
#PurpleWalk #5KWalkForDomesticViolence #ChildFamilyCenter #SupportSurvivors #ThankYouSponsors
So proud of our Child & Family Center Human Resources team and especially our Director of Talent & Training, Heather Newton for the intentional work we have done over the past year to strengthen the employee experience.
A key part of our strategy has been investing in supervisor training, employee recognition, team building, staff wellness initiatives, and a dedicated Wellness Room. Those efforts strengthened engagement, reduced turnover, and ultimately helped C&FC earn the Silver Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health from Mental Health America, a nationally recognized distinction for employers committed to creating mentally healthy workplaces.
And this is not a “bought and paid for” award. Organizations are evaluated against detailed criteria in areas including workplace culture, benefits, compliance, and wellness, and applying does not guarantee recognition. The Seal has to be earned through Mental Health America’s review and scoring process.
That work also helped contribute to Heather’s recent Excellence in Benefits Award recognition — and we could not be more proud of the leadership, care, and thoughtfulness she brings to our staff every day. Congratulations, Heather! (front and center in the chair!)
When we invest in our people, they are better equipped to do the incredibly important work of serving our clients and community.
Learn more about the Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health here: https://mhanational.org/bell-seal-recognition/bell-seal-recipients/
🎗️ Our sponsor spotlight series continues as we recognize the generous supporters helping make Purple Walk possible and strengthening services for survivors throughout our community. 🎗️
A heartfelt thank you to our Transforming Lives Sponsors: American Family Funding, Boston Scientific, Reape Rickett & Breddan, The Rotary Club of Santa Clarita Valley, and The Signal. Their generosity helps Child & Family Center provide critical advocacy, resources, education, and support through our Domestic Violence Program, empowering individuals and families on their journey toward safety, healing, and hope.
👟 Every person who gets involved helps make a difference. Whether you`re walking, fundraising, donating, or encouraging others to participate, you`re helping expand vital services for survivors in our community.
✨ Join us and be part of the movement by clicking the link in our bio or visiting https://www.childfamilycenter.org/purple-walk/
📅 October 10, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM
Together, we`re transforming lives and taking meaningful steps toward a future free from domestic violence. 🎗️💜
#TransformingLives #SantaClarita #CommunitySupport #PurpleWalk2026 #ChildFamilyCenter
When we walk together, we send a powerful message: no one has to face domestic violence alone.
Join us for Purple Walk 2026 on October 10 and help raise awareness while supporting vital programs for survivors and their families.
💜 Guarantee your shirt size and register by SEPTEMBER 15!
Let`s take steps toward hope, healing, and a future free from violence.
🔗 Click the link in our bio or visit https://www.childfamilycenter.org/purple-walk/
#PurpleWalk2026 #ChildFamilyCenter #StrongerTogether #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth
Treatment works. Timely, compassionate, evidence-informed behavioral health care, peer support, and coordinated services can help people recover and improve outcomes for those experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviors. Seeking help is a sign of strength. Learn more about the support available through Child & Family Center: https://www.childfamilycenter.org/childrens-mental-health-services/
#SuicidePrevention #StrongerTogether #SPM2026 #ChildFamilyCenter
