About Child and Family Guidance Center | CFGC

 

Established In 1962

Vision

We envision children and families flourishing in vibrant communities.

Mission

CFGC empowers children and families to achieve health and well-being through innovative mental health services and community programs.

Our Values

Integrity

We are honest, forthcoming, and transparent in all our operations, accepting personal responsibility for our decisions and actions.

Quality

We provide high quality care, and continuously monitor the success of our services and operations through ongoing measurement and evaluation.

Commitment

We are passionate about helping others, promoting wellness, and taking timely action to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.

Innovation

We constantly explore new ideas and models to improve our services to clients and adapt to the changing needs of our community.

Resiliency and Person-Centered Services

We recognize all individuals possess unique talents, skills, and experiences that provide a positive foundation for resolving challenges and building self-reliance.

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Who We Serve

Our clients are children, youth, and young adults, from infancy to 26 years of age and their families, from diverse backgrounds and circumstances, many of whom are underserved populations, all of whom have either behavioral, emotional, and/or mental health challenges. We positively impact the lives of more than 10,000 children and families yearly, through the provision of mental health therapy services (4,000 annually) and outreach services (6,000). The majority of people served are low-income and face multiple environmental or life problems.

Our Communities

The CFGC serves children and youth living in the San Fernando and Antelope Valleys, primarily living in at-risk neighborhoods. Our community is ethnically diverse. Spanish is the most frequently spoken language after English. The CFGC serves families that live in the highest poverty census tracts in the San Fernando and Antelope Valleys.

Continuous Quality Improvement

The quality of our clinical treatment programs and the efficiency of our daily operations are important elements of CFGC performance management. There are many practices in place that support our effort to attain high quality in everything we do. We continuously review current issues, trends and areas for improvement based on both internal and external sources of information.

Our Client Demographics

  • Ages 0-5 16% 16%
  • Ages 6-12 47% 47%
  • Ages 13-17 33% 33%
  • Ages 18-24 1% 1%
  • Ages 25-64 3% 3%
  • Female 44% 44%
  • Male 56% 56%

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