About Childhaven
Childhaven: Strengthening Families and Preventing Childhood Trauma
Childhood is a crucial time in a person's life, shaping their future and laying the foundation for their success. Unfortunately, not all children have access to the resources they need to thrive. That's where Childhaven comes in - a non-profit organization dedicated to partnering with parents and communities to strengthen families, prevent childhood trauma, and prepare children for a lifetime of well-being.
At Childhaven, we believe that every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential. We work tirelessly to provide support and resources that help families overcome challenges and build strong foundations for their children's futures. Our programs are designed with one goal in mind: preventing childhood trauma before it happens.
Our approach is holistic, recognizing that every family has unique needs and circumstances. We offer a range of services that address everything from basic needs like food and shelter to mental health counseling for parents struggling with addiction or other challenges. By providing comprehensive support at every stage of development, we help families create safe, stable environments where children can thrive.
One of our core programs is our Early Learning Center (ELC), which provides high-quality early education services for infants through preschoolers from low-income families. The ELC focuses on building social-emotional skills as well as academic readiness so that children are prepared for success when they enter kindergarten.
Another key program is our Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), which helps parents develop positive relationships with their young children while addressing behavioral issues like aggression or defiance. PCIT has been shown to be highly effective in reducing child abuse rates by improving parent-child communication skills.
In addition to these programs, we also offer family support services like case management, home visiting programs for new parents or those facing significant challenges such as homelessness or domestic violence situations; parenting classes; mental health counseling; substance abuse treatment referrals; job training assistance; legal aid referrals - all aimed at helping families overcome obstacles so they can provide safe environments where kids can grow up healthy & happy!
At Childhaven we understand how important it is not only prevent childhood trauma but also how critical it is intervene early when necessary because research shows us that early intervention leads better outcomes later on down the road!
We're proud of what we've accomplished over the years but there's still much work left do! With your help & support together we can make sure every child has access quality care & education needed succeed!