NEWS RELEASE
May 21, 2026
For immediate release
Media contact: Cara Scarola Hansen
Center for Child Counseling Public Relations Counsel
cara@yourmissionmarketing.com
Florida Atlantic University (FAU) recently honored Center for Child Counseling (CFCC) as Employer of the Year at its 2026 Northern Campuses Awards Ceremony.
“This award honors the partnership we have established with the Center for Child Counseling and recognizes them for actively recruiting from FAU and for providing excellent learning opportunities for our students,” said Kelly Nielsen, assistant director of the Florida Atlantic Career Center.
The Center’s internship program is an immersive clinical experience where bachelor’s and master’s level students learn evidence-based and best practices and put that knowledge into practice. From CFCC’s play therapy rooms to schools and childcare centers across Palm Beach County, interns build the skills, confidence, and relationships that launch a career dedicated to children and families.
According to CFCC CEO Renée Layman,”This isn’t a program where you watch from the sidelines. We have been so fortunate to choose talented, passionate students from FAU who immediately become part of our team that is changing the trajectory of children’s lives across Palm Beach County.”
The undergraduate internship is designed for students who want to explore the world of children’s mental health, nonprofit leadership, and community impact. Master’s level students are immersed in hands-on therapeutic work with children, teens, and families. They earn clinical hours, receive expert supervision from registered play therapists and infant mental health specialists, and learn evidence-based practices across more than 30 community sites. Whether the student’s focus is clinical, creative, or organizational, they gain real-world experiences that shape their career direction.
For more information on the Center for Child Counseling, its internship program, or careers dedicated to making the difference in the lives of children and families, visit centerforchildcounseling.org/internship.
About Center for Child Counseling
Center for Child Counseling has been building the foundation for playful, healthful, and hopeful living for children and families in Palm Beach County since 1999. Its services focus on preventing and healing the effects of adverse experiences and toxic stress on children, promoting resiliency and healthy family, school, and community relationships. www.centerforchildcounseling.org Twitter: @ChildCounselPBC Facebook: @CenterforChildCounseling Instagram: @childcounselpbc
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