Center for Child Counseling announced today it has been named a “2018 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits.
Center for Child Counseling is building the foundation for playful, healthful, and hopeful living for children and families in Palm Beach County. The organization cares for some of the most vulnerable children in the community, focusing on healing the effects of trauma and adversity that impact lifelong health and well-being. Prevention, early intervention, and mental health treatment is provided throughout Palm Beach County within childcare centers, schools, agencies, and shelters to increase access to care. The organization’s expertise is grounded in developmental and neuroscience research, using evidence-based strategies to stop the intergenerational transmission of adversity through advocacy, intervention, education, and strong partnerships.
“We are honored to be named a Top-Rated Nonprofit again this year,” says Renée Layman, CEO at Center for Child Counseling. “We are so proud of our accomplishments because it means we are helping more children. We have been able to deepen our impact, serving over 2,500 children in the past year alone and educating over 3,000 professionals and caregivers on effective ways to help children facing trauma and ACEs.”
Center for Child Counseling was also selected as Nonprofits First 2018 Nonprofit of the Year (medium-sized) for their work and impact in Palm Beach County.
The Top-Rated Nonprofit Award is the based on the rating and number of reviews that Center for Child Counseling received from volunteers, donors, and clients. From one caregiver – “Great counseling! I'm really thankful for the support my family received here. It helped us tremendously to learn to take a moment to think about how different situations affect each one of us and how our response would impact our relationship. The best part is to feel that I have been able to improve the way I communicate with my son to make him feel loved and supported!”
“Center for Child Counseling a great example of a nonprofit making a real difference in their community,” said Perla Ni, CEO of GreatNonprofits, “Their award is well-deserved recognition not only of their work, but the tremendous support they receive, as shown by the many outstanding reviews they have received from people who have direct experience working with Center for Child Counseling.”
GreatNonprofits is the leading website where people share stories about their personal experiences on more than 1.6 million charities and nonprofits. The GreatNonprofits Top-Rated Awards are the only awards for nonprofits determined by those who have direct experience with the charities – as donors, volunteers and recipients of aid.