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Building Connection and Resilience

Building Connection and Resilience

Transforming children's mental health in Palm Beach County through play, healing, and the science of HOPE.

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Center for Child Counseling Programs

Every Child Deserves to Thrive

Counseling, education, and support for children, teens, and families — from our play therapy rooms to schools across the county.

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Center for Child Counseling Training

Transforming How Adults Show Up

Play therapy, trauma-informed care, and A Way of Being workshops for professionals, educators, and caregivers.

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Change a Child's Trajectory

Every gift helps us reach more children, train more professionals, and build a more resilient community.

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Keeping Children Safe

Keeping Children Safe

Our KidSafe and CampSafe programs empower children and adults with the knowledge to prevent abuse and exploitation.

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Playful. Healthful. Hopeful.

Building the Foundation for Playful, Healthful,
and Hopeful Living

Every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and hopeful. Rooted in Palm Beach County and reaching families everywhere, we help children heal from adversity and build the resilience to thrive, grounded in the science of positive childhood experiences.

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Our Impact
Creating a community where all children feel safe, loved, and protected.
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The Science of HOPE

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While ACEs science tells us what can go wrong, the HOPE framework shows us what we can do right. Positive childhood experiences don't just help in the absence of adversity — they actively buffer against its effects, changing a child's brain and trajectory.

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Our Programs & Services

Evidence-based counseling, education, and prevention services that support children, teens, and families from infancy through adolescence.

Counseling & Therapy

Outpatient therapy for children, teens, and families facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and behavioral challenges — at our center, in schools, and in homes.

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Prevention & Safety

KidSafe, CampSafe, and education programs that empower children to recognize and report abuse — and train adults to protect them.

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Early Intervention

Child First, infant mental health, and early childhood programs that strengthen parent-child relationships and build resilience from the very beginning.

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Training & Education

Workshops, clinical training, and A Way of Being resources for professionals, educators, pediatric practices, and caregivers.

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New from Center for Child Counseling

Watch our latest videos, and see the partnerships, innovation, and impact that are changing children's lives across Palm Beach County.

The Mobile HOPE Unit
Care that comes to the child

A moving, healing space delivering trauma-informed care, prevention, and hope directly to the children who need it most, so no child's future is determined by their zip code.

Data & the Science of Prevention
Meeting caregivers where they are

A technology-driven approach that uses data and the science of prevention to intervene early, support caregivers, and disrupt intergenerational cycles of abuse and trauma.

How Can We Help?

Find the Right Support

Whether you need personalized program recommendations or have questions about children's mental health — we have tools to help.

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Guided Quiz
What Does My Child Need?

Answer a few simple questions about your child's age and concerns, and we'll guide you to the programs and resources that fit your family.

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AI-Powered
HOPE Assistant

Ask our AI-powered assistant about children's mental health, the HOPE framework, our programs, or how to support your child — instant, personalized guidance.

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Or call us directly at 561-244-9499 — our team is here to help.

Center for Child Counseling

2025 Community Impact Report

Being There: The Act of Spreading Hope

Twenty-five years of showing up for children and families. From the launch of our Mobile HOPE Unit to a decade of Lead the Fight, see how your support is changing children's lives for good.

7,500+ Children Served
15,000+ Adults Trained
$8.3M Total Revenue
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In just the very first session, I could see a meaningful change in my son. This organization cares deeply, not just about our children, but about our whole family.

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A Way of Being with Children

Newly Revised PreK Edition

The cornerstone of everything we do — a practical, research-based manual for teachers, parents, clinicians, and caregivers grounded in trauma-informed care, the HOPE framework, and the science of early relational health.

Trauma-Informed
Understanding the impact of adverse experiences
HOPE Framework
Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences
Relational Health
Building safe, nurturing connections
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Transforming How Adults Show Up for Every Child

Play Therapy

APT-approved workshops for clinicians — live and on-demand

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A Way of Being

Our cornerstone philosophy for anyone who cares for children

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Trauma-Informed Care

PACEs and HOPE-informed training for organizations and schools

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BeKidSafe.org

24/7 online learning for professionals, parents, and caregivers

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An Invitation to Give

Every child deserves the promise of hope

Our Circle of Giving is more than a donor list, it's a circle of love, protection, and healing. Join a community of leaders who see impact firsthand and help write a brighter story for children and families.

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Our Leadership

Passionately committed to advancing children's mental health and well-being for families, now and for generations to come.
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We're here for you

Whether you're seeking help, referring a family, or want to reach our team, we'd love to hear from you.

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Every Child Deserves a Champion

Your support helps us reach more children, train more caregivers, and build a community where every child feels safe, loved, and protected. Be part of the fight for children's mental health.

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