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.

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/

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Help is always within reach. If you or someone you know is struggling, call, text, or chat 988 to connect with a trained crisis counselor who is available 24/7 to listen and provide support. Learn more at 988lifeline.org.

#YouAreNotAlone #SPM2026 #SuicidePrevention #ChildFamilyCenter
🎗️ We're proud to continue recognizing the sponsors whose generosity helps make Purple Walk possible and strengthens support for survivors throughout our community. 🎗️

A special thank you to Dr. Michael and Kristine Huber, Empowering Survivors Sponsors of our 5K Walk for Domestic Violence Awareness. Their support helps Child & Family Center provide essential services, advocacy, and resources that empower individuals and families affected by domestic violence as they work toward safety and healing.

💜 Whether you're registering to walk, making a donation, raising funds, or inviting friends and family to participate, you're helping create a stronger network of care and support for survivors.

✨ Join us in making an impact. Click on the link in our bio or visit https://www.childfamilycenter.org/purple-walk/.

📅 October 10, 2026
 ⏰ 8:00 AM

Together, we're building a community where survivors are supported, families can heal, and hope continues to grow. 🎗️👟
Transforming lives begins with compassion, hope, and the belief that every person deserves the opportunity to thrive, and Nikki Buckstead sees that impact every day at Child & Family Center.

Since becoming CEO in 2022, Nikki has been inspired by the heart of Child & Family Center and the life-changing work happening across its programs. In this special anniversary reflection, she shares how stories of children, teens, and families overcoming challenges remind her of the organization's lasting impact. From youth returning to treatment after a crisis to former clients reaching major life milestones years later, Nikki reflects on how Child & Family Center helps change not only individual lives, but the future of entire families and generations to come.

As Child & Family Center celebrates 50 years of service, we invite you to be part of this milestone evening on September 17. Together, we'll honor the legacy, resilience, and community support that have helped children and families find hope, healing, and brighter futures for five decades. 

🎟️Anniversary tickets are just $50. Click on the link in our bio or visit https://www.childfamilycenter.org/child-family-center-50th-anniversary/. 

#ChildFamilyCenter #CFCCelebrates50 #MentalHealthAwareness #HopeAndHealing #SantaClaritaCommunity
🥪 Thank you, Jersey Mike’s! 💜 

A big thank you to Jersey Mike’s for generously providing sandwiches for our staff at yesterday’s Benefits Fair. Your support helped make the event even more enjoyable for our team. We truly appreciate your generosity and community spirit.

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⏰ Don't miss your chance to be part of Purple Walk 2026 on October 10! Join a growing community of supporters standing with survivors of domestic violence.

Guarantee your shirt size and register by SEPTEMBER 15! 

Walk as an individual, create a team, or invite friends and family to join you. Every registration helps support critical services for those in need. 

💜 Sign up through the link in our bio or visit https://www.childfamilycenter.org/purple-walk/

#PurpleWalk2026 #ChildFamilyCenter #WalkForHope
Community partnerships help strengthen the Santa Clarita Valley, and Congressman George Whitesides has seen firsthand the impact Child & Family Center has on local children, families, and individuals.

First introduced to Child & Family Center through Taste of the Town in 2023, Congressman Whitesides quickly recognized the organization's unique role in providing a wide range of services to support those facing mental health, substance use, and other life challenges. In this special anniversary reflection, he shares his appreciation for Child & Family Center's holistic approach to care, the dedicated staff and board members who make the work possible, and the lasting difference the organization makes throughout the community.

This September, we're celebrating five decades of hope, healing, and stronger families. Join us on September 17 as we honor the people, partnerships, and community support that have helped shape Child & Family Center's 50-year legacy.

🎟️ Tickets are just $50 to join the celebration. Click on the link in our bio or visit https://www.childfamilycenter.org/child-family-center-50th-anniversary/. 

#ChildFamilyCenter #CFCCelebrates50 #CommunityPartnerships #MentalHealthSupport #SCVCommunity
There’s power in showing up together. 💜

Gather your coworkers, friends or family, create a team and join us for Child & Family Center’s 5K Walk for Domestic Violence Awareness ! 

Together, we’ll stand with survivors of domestic violence and help ensure critical services remain available in our community.

Ready to rally your team? Visit childfamilycenter.org/purple-walk

Contact Child & Family Center

Important Numbers

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