Refer a Child or Family
Whether you're a pediatrician, school counselor, care coordinator, dependency case manager, or community partner — we make the referral process simple. Every referral is screened by our intake team and triaged to the right level of care within our three-tiered public health continuum, from prevention and early intervention services to treatment.
Are you a parent or caregiver? You can request services directly for your child through our Appointment Request page.
After You Refer
You Submit
Complete the referral form online or call our intake line.
We Screen
Our team reviews the referral and contacts the family for a screening conversation.
We Triage
Based on the screening, we determine the right level of care within our continuum.
We Connect
The family is connected to care — or warmly handed off to community resources if needed.
Kelly Benavidez
Kelly leads our intake and screening process, ensuring every child and family who reaches us is heard, supported, and connected to the right level of care. Whether a referral leads to therapy, consultation, education, or community support — Kelly and her team make sure no one falls through the cracks. For questions about the referral process, call 561-244-9499 or email referrals@centerforchildcounseling.org.