🏆 What an incredible evening for Child & Family Center! 🌟
We are honored to receive the Community Impact Award from VIA (Valley Industry Association)! What a meaningful way to celebrate 50 years of serving children and families in our community!
President & CEO Nikki Buckstead, Board Members Aida Weinstein and Patty Hackett, and Director of Operations David Cantrell were proud to celebrate alongside so many outstanding nominees and community leaders.
This award is especially meaningful because community impact is about more than the services we provide. It’s about strengthening families, creating opportunities, building partnerships, and helping shape a healthier, stronger community for generations to come. That’s been our mission for 50 years, and we’re not slowing down!
The evening was also bittersweet as we celebrated two extraordinary women: Kathy Norris, retiring after 31 years of visionary leadership at VIA, and Hillary Broadwater, who is moving to be closer to her new grandchild. Both have made an incredible impact through their leadership, relationships, and unwavering commitment to our community. They will be deeply missed! 💛
Congratulations to all the nominees and honorees!
50 years of impact, made possible by one incredible community! 💛
#ChildFamilyCenter #CommunityImpactAward #VIA #50YearsOfImpact #SantaClarita
Please join us in celebrating our President & CEO, Nikki Buckstead, who has been named #22 among the Santa Clarita Valley Signal’s 51 Most Influential People in the Santa Clarita Valley!
Nikki leads with heart, purpose, and a deep belief in what we can accomplish together. Her commitment to strengthening families, supporting our staff, and building community partnerships helps Child & Family Center bring hope and healing to those who need it most.
True to her spirit, Nikki shares this honor with the people who have shaped her journey and the staff, board, volunteers, donors, and partners who make the Center’s work possible.
Thank you to Richard Budman and The Signal for recognizing Nikki’s leadership and contributions to our community.
Congratulations also, to two of our Board Members, Erin McKeon Wilson, named # 29 and @Bill Cooper, named # 31, for their recognition as well!
Congratulations, Nikki! We’re proud to celebrate you and grateful for the heart you bring to this work every day. 💛
🎁 Help make the holidays brighter for local children and families.
Child & Family Center`s Adopt-A-Family Program connects caring individuals, organizations, and businesses with local families in need during the holiday season.
By adopting a family, you can help provide gifts, essential items, and holiday cheer while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and parents facing difficult circumstances.
Whether you choose to adopt a family, make a donation, or help spread the word, your generosity brings hope, joy, and support to our community.
Learn more and sign up at https://www.childfamilycenter.org/adopt-a-family/ or through the link in our bio.
❤️ Together, we can help every family experience the warmth of the holiday season.
#AdoptAFamily #ChildFamilyCenter #SantaClarita #GiveBack
Behind every statistic is a person, a family, and a story.
This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we recognize the strength and resilience of survivors and the challenges many face on the path to safety and healing.
At Child & Family Center, our commitment extends beyond October. Through counseling, advocacy, and shelter services, we help survivors find hope, stability, and support when they need it most.
💜 With Survivors, Always.
#DVAM #WithSurvivorsAlways #ChildFamilyCenter #SantaClarita #EndDomesticViolence
💜 Healthy relationships start with learning, understanding, and respect!
Our incredible Community Outreach, Resources & Education (CORE) Team has been busy connecting with middle and high school students across our community, helping them build the skills to develop healthy relationships, communicate effectively, set boundaries, and stand up for themselves and others.
Some recent highlights include:
💜 Four Lunch & Learn sessions at local middle and high schools.
💜 Five cohorts of students completing our CORE Junior High Workshop Series.
💜 245 junior high school surveys completed, helping us better understand what students are learning and how we can continue improving our prevention programs.
But sometimes, one conversation makes the greatest impact.
Following a workshop at La Mesa Middle School, a student approached our team for additional help navigating an uncomfortable situation involving friends and hurtful comments. After practicing healthy communication techniques and using “I” statements, the student shared, “I feel more confident.”
And that is exactly why this work matters!
Teaching young people how to recognize unhealthy behaviors, communicate respectfully, advocate for themselves, and treat others with kindness can make a lasting difference.
A huge thank you to our CORE Team and our school partners for creating opportunities for students to learn, ask questions, and feel supported.
Prevention starts with education, and healthy relationships start with respect!💜
#ChildFamilyCenter #HealthyRelationships #YouthPrevention #DomesticViolenceAwareness #SantaClarita
🏆 Congratulations to Team Reape-Rickett & Breddan for earning Top Fundraising Honors at Purple Walk!
Reape-Rickett & Breddan`s longstanding support of Child & Family Center and dedication to survivors of domestic violence continue to inspire us. We are grateful for their generosity, leadership, and commitment to building a safer, more hopeful future for families in our community.
Thank you for making a difference. 💜
#PurpleWalk #ChildFamilyCenter #DVAM #WithSurvivorsAlways
🏆 Congratulations to The Bar Method Purple Plankers for once again earning the Largest Team Award at Purple Walk!
Year after year, The Bar Method shows up in a big way for survivors of domestic violence, bringing energy, enthusiasm, and a powerful commitment to our community. Thank you for rallying more than 50 participants to walk, raise awareness, and stand with survivors.
We are grateful for your continued support and partnership. 💜
#PurpleWalk #ChildFamilyCenter #DVAM #WithSurvivorsAlways
Halloween is coming to Child & Family Center! 🎃👻
Each year, we welcome our clients and their families for trick-or-treating, with staff in costume, decorated office doors, and plenty of candy! It’s such a special tradition—one that brings smiles, laughter, and a little Halloween magic to our kids and families. 🧡
A big shout-out to our staff and incredible volunteers who help make it all happen! And a special thank-you to volunteer, Lori, for decorating these doors. We know the kids will love them! 🍬🕸️
