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A special thank you to Ruth Hartman and her husband, Jon Fernans, for supporting the Center for Child Counseling's Institute for Clinical Training.

Through a generous contribution, we are fulfilling our dream of creating a state-of-the-art training facility as a part of our Institute for Clinical Training, which includes our Internship and Professional training programs.

The Hartman Training Center includes a two-way mirror for live supervision and Crowell Assessments, Smart HD TV for Skype conferencing and training, webcams and audiovisual equipment for recording sessions, and an array of educational materials to support learning.

The Center for Child Counseling is pleased to share the addition of outstanding leaders in our community to the Board of Directors. They will assist our new CEO, Renée Layman, in continuing to build the organization and making at impact for at-risk children in our community.

Our new board members include: Dr. Fox-Levine, M.D., Managing Partner at Palm Beach Pediatrics and current president of the Palm Beach County Pediatric Society; Eugenia Millender, PhD (c), RN, MS, PMHFNP, CCRN, Clinical Director for the FAU Diabetes Education and Research Center; Bill Lynch, President and Principal Engineer at Corradino Water and Environment, LLC; Karin Kurtz, Chief Executive Officer of SandyPines Residential Treatment Center; and Jessica Cecere, business owner, consultant, and active community volunteer as the newest members of our Board of Directors. Mr. Lynch, Ms. Cecere, and Ms. Millender are also active alumni of Leadership Palm Beach County.

Our Board members bring a wealth of expertise, knowledge, and passion to the Center for Child Counseling. Each of them is a leader in their field and have a strong desire to make our community a better place to live, which begins with caring for our children. Please join us in welcoming them!

Pictured above is Shannon Fox-Levine, M.D.

We are pleased to announce that on June 1, Renée Layman, LMHC became the new Chief Executive Officer of All 'Bout Children. Ms. Layman is a passionate advocate for children's mental health and has worked on bringing high quality services for some of the most pressing issues for at-risk children and families in Palm Beach County. Under her leadership, we look forward to building on the foundation of quality mental health services and training established by Jane Robinson in 1999 for children and their caregivers.

To reflect the expansion of our mission and scope of services to include older children, teens, and their families, All 'Bout Children's new name is now the Center for Child Counseling, Inc. Ms. Layman comes to the organization with 20 years of experience in mental health, 15 years specific to children's mental health, social emotional issues, and parenting. Over the past ten years, she has gained significant experience in the areas of program development, leadership, and non-profit management. In addition to her experience in the nonprofit sector, Ms. Layman works with children and families in a private practice setting, utilizing Equine Assisted Psychotherapy to help children and families struggling with trauma and loss.

In recognition of her work in the area of child and family wellness, Ms. Layman received Delta Sigma Theta Sorority's Women of Excellence: Health & Wellness Award in 2011. She is a graduate and active member of Leadership Palm Beach County. Ms. Layman earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University and a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. She lives with her family in Palm Beach Gardens.

Our organization has been selected by Extraordinary Charities, Inc. to be part of their directory of 501(c)(3) extraordinary charities in Palm Beach County. Their goal is to raise awareness of unrecognized but deserving charities and open the door to new opportunities in local philanthropy. The directories will be distributed free of charge to help these remarkable charities connect with our local philanthropic community.