Pediatric Integration
Embedding mental health into pediatric care — because a child's emotional well-being is inseparable from their physical health.
Research shows that having mental health screening and services embedded within pediatric primary care is the best way to promote children's overall health and well-being. Pediatricians are the trusted experts for much of a child's life — and their offices are the ideal setting for early identification, intervention, and support.
Screening for mental health concerns during routine pediatric visits catches issues before they become crises.
Coordinated mental health services delivered where children and families need them most — at our offices, in schools, at home, or in the community.
Pediatricians refer directly through their EHR and our Intake Care Coordinator facilitates immediate connection to the right services — no gap, no delay.
Mental Health Belongs in Pediatric Care
Children's mental health is inseparable from their physical health. When screening, support, and treatment happen where families already feel safe — the pediatric office — outcomes improve and barriers disappear.
1 in 5 children will experience a mental health disorder, with recent data showing rising rates of anxiety and depression in children and teenagers. Yet the majority of these children are never connected to the services they need.
Pediatricians are often the first to see the impact of mental health and behavioral concerns. They are trusted by families, see children regularly across developmental stages, and are ideally positioned to screen, identify, and intervene early.
Our Pediatric Integration program connects mental health professionals directly with pediatric practices — creating seamless access to screening, consultation, therapy, and care coordination. Pediatricians refer through their EHR, our Intake Care Coordinator facilitates immediate connection, and services are delivered wherever the child and family need them most — at our offices, in schools, at home, or in the community.
This innovative model is grounded in CFCC's public health approach, the HOPE framework, and A Way of Being with Children — ensuring that every interaction promotes safety, resilience, and positive childhood experiences.
Integrated Care in Action
Center for Child Counseling partners with pediatric practices across Palm Beach County to bring mental health services directly into the places families already trust — creating seamless, whole-child care.
For more than a decade, CFCC CEO Renée Layman and Medical Director Dr. Shannon Fox-Levine have been passionate advocates for integrating children's mental health into pediatric primary care. Together, they've built a model that proves what's possible when mental health professionals and pediatricians work side by side.
Through our partnerships, CFCC embeds therapists, care coordinators, and mental health consultants directly within pediatric practices — providing screening, assessment, therapy, parent support, and referral coordination without families ever having to leave the building.
The result: earlier identification, faster access to care, and stronger outcomes for children and families across the county.
Our founding integration partner — Center for Child Counseling therapists are embedded on-site at Bluebird Kids Health, providing mental health screening, individual and family therapy, care coordination, and consultation to pediatric providers as part of the care team.
Visit Bluebird Kids Health →Expanding our integrated care model to northern Palm Beach County — CFCC partners with Jupiter Pediatrics to bring mental health support, screening, and family services directly into the practice, ensuring access for more children and families.
Visit Jupiter Pediatrics →Resources & Partnership
Whether you're interested in integrating mental health into your practice or looking for training, tools, and referral pathways for your patients — we're here to support you.
Our model is flexible — from full integration with embedded staff to consultation, training, and referral partnerships. We work with you to find the right fit.
Train your team on PACEs, trauma-informed care, and child abuse prevention through our BeKidSafe.org online learning platform — including self-guided courses for healthcare professionals.
Visit Training Hub → ToolkitA comprehensive collection of resources, infographics, and guides for understanding ACEs — designed for healthcare settings and easily adaptable for your waiting room and care team.
Explore Toolkit → ReferralWhen a child or family in your practice needs mental health support beyond what you can provide, our intake team ensures a warm handoff to the right services — with no gap in care.
Submit a Referral →Interested in Partnering with Us?
We're expanding our integrated care model across Palm Beach County. Whether you're a solo practice or a large pediatric group, we'd love to explore how we can work together to support the children and families you serve.
Our Team
Dr. Fox-Levine brings more than 20 years of pediatric experience to her role as Medical Director. A passionate advocate for integrating mental health into primary care, she provides pediatric consultation, training, and clinical guidance across all CFCC programs. Dr. Fox-Levine serves as President of the Palm Beach Pediatric Society.
Mackenzie leads the day-to-day operations of the Pediatric Integration program, managing the embedded clinical team, coordinating with practice partners, and ensuring families receive seamless, high-quality care. She is dedicated to expanding integrated mental health services across Palm Beach County.