Partners and Awards

Partners and Awards — Center for Child Counseling

Partners, Awards, and Recognition

Center for Child Counseling is recognized at the local, state, and national level for excellence in programming, transparency, and leadership. Our work is made possible through the generosity and partnership of foundations, government agencies, corporations, and community leaders who share our commitment to children's mental health.

Featured Award
2023 ATHENA Awards

Organizational Leadership Award Recipient

We were deeply honored to receive the prestigious ATHENA Organization Leadership Award — recognizing organizations that create a culture where women achieve their full leadership potential and give back to the broader community.

Since its founding in 1999, Center for Child Counseling has been a woman-led and woman-driven organization. Under the leadership of Renée Layman, the team has grown from 4 staff to over 100 — nurturing a culture that promotes learning, authenticity, and fierce advocacy for children's mental health and safety.

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Center for Child Counseling — FAU Employer of the Year 2026
April 2026

Employer of the Year

Florida Atlantic University Northern Campuses Awards

Center for Child Counseling was honored as Employer of the Year at the 2026 Florida Atlantic University Northern Campuses Awards — recognizing our commitment to professional development, clinical training, and the mentorship of the next generation of children's mental health professionals.

Lead the Fight 2025 — Featuring Dr. Nadine Burke Harris
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Awards and Recognition

Center for Child Counseling has been recognized at the local, state, and national level for excellence in programming, transparency, and leadership.
2026

FAU Employer of the Year

Honored as Employer of the Year at the Florida Atlantic University Northern Campuses Awards — recognizing our commitment to professional development, clinical training, and mentorship of the next generation of children's mental health professionals.

2025

PBSO CIT Partner of the Year

Recognized by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office as the Crisis Intervention Training Partner of the Year — honoring our collaborative work in crisis intervention and community-based mental health support for children and families.

2025

Dr. Nadine Burke Harris at Lead the Fight

Brought Dr. Nadine Burke Harris — former Surgeon General of California and pioneering ACEs researcher — to Palm Beach County as keynote speaker for our decade of Lead the Fight, elevating the national conversation on childhood adversity and HOPE.

2025

A Way of Being with Children — Newly Revised PreK Edition

Published the newly revised PreK edition of our cornerstone manual, integrating the HOPE framework, updated brain science, and the latest evidence-based strategies for building resilience in young children.

2023

ATHENA Organization Leadership Award

Recognized with the prestigious ATHENA award for outstanding organizational leadership and commitment to community impact.

2021

A Way of Being with Children — 5th Publication

Published the fifth edition of our cornerstone manual offering practical, research-based strategies for educators, parents, and caregivers of children.

2019

ACEs White Paper Published

Published "A Public Health Approach to Fighting ACEs in Palm Beach County" — a landmark document charting a community-wide response to the ACEs crisis.

2018

Palm Beach County Nonprofit of the Year

Selected as the Nonprofit of the Year at the Nonprofits First "Hats Off" Awards — recognizing organizational excellence across Palm Beach County.

2018

Heroes in Medicine — Best Community Organization

Awarded by the Palm Beach County Medical Society for outstanding contributions to community health and well-being.

2018

Florida's Cutting Edge Trauma Initiatives

Four programs highlighted in the statewide showcase published by Florida State University's Center for Prevention and Early Intervention.

2017

HeadStart Partner of the Year

Awarded by Lutheran Services for excellence in partnership and services to HeadStart children and families.

2008

Florida Blue Foundation Sapphire Award

Recognized for outstanding programming through our CCSEW Program — one of the most prestigious awards in Florida's health and human services sector.

2005

National Easter Seals Award of Excellence

Honored at the national level for excellence in programming at Easter Seals — one of the earliest recognitions of our clinical impact.

Platinum-level Candid Seal of Transparency and Great Nonprofits Top Rated Nonprofit every year since 2012. Four-star rated by Charity Navigator.

Our Publications

A Way of Being with Children Manual
Newly Revised 2025

A Way of Being with Children

The cornerstone of our approach — 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.

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Fighting ACEs White Paper
Updated 2023

A Public Health Approach to Fighting ACEs

This landmark document identifies opportunities for a community and cross-sector response to the ACEs public health crisis in Palm Beach County — charting a path toward a HOPE-informed community.

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Accreditation and Memberships

We are committed to the highest levels of nonprofit management, transparency, and accountability.
Charity Navigator

Charity Navigator

4-star rating for financial health, accountability, and transparency — the highest possible rating.

Candid Platinum Transparency

Candid

Platinum Seal of Transparency — the highest level of recognition from the world's largest source of nonprofit information.

Nonprofits First

Nonprofits First

Accredited for compliance with Standards for Excellence in board governance, finance, and operations.

Great Nonprofits Top Rated

Great Nonprofits

Top Rated Nonprofit every year since 2012 — based on client and community reviews of our impact.

Affiliations and Memberships
Nonprofit Chamber of PBC

Nonprofit Chamber of Palm Beach County

Providing health and human services nonprofit leaders in Palm Beach County access to exclusive networking and support.

SNAP Licensed Affiliate

Designated SNAP Affiliate

Approved by the Child Development Institute in Toronto, Canada and funded by the Florida Network of Youth and Family Services.

Research and Data Partnerships

We partner with leading academic institutions to advance the science of children's mental health and ensure our practice is grounded in the most current evidence.

Tufts Medical Center

Data sharing agreement with the HOPE National Resource Center at Tufts Medical Center — advancing research on Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences and informing HOPE-integrated practice.

Florida State University

Data sharing agreement with the FSU College of Nursing — supporting research on early childhood mental health, community health outcomes, and the intersection of nursing practice and child well-being.

Data-to-Action Dashboard

Our proprietary Data Dashboard transforms real-time program data into actionable insights — allowing us to provide more efficient, effective, and timely care based on community need. A model for data-driven nonprofit practice.

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