Center for Child Counseling

Up and Coming Development Duo Step Up to the Plate at Center for Child Counseling with Big Plans to Make Lasting Changes in Our Community

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (September 5, 2015) – Sarah (Lidinsky) Turner, Director of Community Relations, and Hayley Baker-Finch, Therapist and Development Associate, are the newest additions to the Center for Child Counseling’s Development Team. The “Development Duo” both grew up in Palm Beach County, with Hayley graduating from the Benjamin School and Sarah from Suncoast High School. Upon meeting, they quickly discovered that they both swam for their high school swim team at the North Palm Beach Country Club pool, one of the many things that they share in common. Led by the Center for Child Counseling’s CEO, Renée Layman, these two bright women hope to take the agency to a new level in the community.

Sarah, a second generation fundraiser (Sarah’s mother Kris Lidinsky is Executive Director at the Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation) brings several years of experience working in the for-profit sector. She realized that being on committees and volunteering for a cause wasn’t enough. “I wanted to do something that made a real difference in my community,” says Sarah about her decision to venture into the nonprofit world. That is how she came to admire, and later work for the Center for Child Counseling. “Improving the mental health of children especially ages 0-6, and their families, not only impacts their lives, but the lives of generations to come!”

Pictured: Sarah Lidinsky Turner (left) and Hayley Baker-Finch (right)

Hayley joined the team after going through the agency’s year-long clinical internship program. “She is a natural,” says Renée, commenting on Hayley’s role in the agency’s 2nd annual fundraising event, Black Ties and French Fries. “When the call went out for volunteers last year, Hayley rose to the occasion, reaching out to members of the community and ultimately helping make the event a success.” Hayley recently received her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Palm Beach Atlantic University and is currently working towards professional licensure as a Mental Health Counselor. With Hayley’s clinical expertise and passion for helping children and families, there is no doubt that she will help make the Center for Child Counseling’s mission a reality.

Save the date for Center for Child Counseling’s 3rd Annual Black Ties and French Fries fundraiser: 2/20/2016 at Wyndham Grand Jupiter at Harbourside Place.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CENTER FOR CHILD COUNSELING HONORED AS 2015 TOP-RATED NONPROFIT

GreatNonprofits.org Award is based on Positive Online Reviews         

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (September 5, 2015) – Center for Child Counseling announced today that it has been honored with a prestigious 2015 Top-Rated Award by  GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations.

“We are excited to be named a Top-Rated Nonprofit again this year,” says Renée Layman, Chief Executive Director. “We are particularly proud of our accomplishments this year, including being a partner in the Children’s Behavioral Health Collaborative, an innovative initiative to improve the system of care for children in our community with mental health needs. We have been able to significantly expand the number of children we help.”

The Top-Rated Nonprofit award was based on the large number of positive reviews that Center for Child Counseling received – reviews written by volunteers, donors and clients. People posted their personal experience with the nonprofit.  For example, one person wrote, “I have seen firsthand the incredible work this organization does with children as my grandson has received services through them. He has made wonderful progress and development. The therapists are passionate about their clients and are wonderful advocates for them.”

While the Top-­Rated Awards run through the end October, Center for Child Counseling was part of the inaugural group to qualify for the year.  In addition, we’ll be added to GreatNonprofits #GivingTuesday Guide, an interactive guide to top nonprofits throughout the years. Look for this near the holidays. “Savvy donors want to see the impact of their donations more than ever,” said Perla Ni, CEO of GreatNonprofits, “People with direct experience with Center for Child Counseling have voted that the organization is making a real difference.”

Being on the Top-Rated list gives donors and volunteers more confidence that this is a credible organization. The reviews by volunteers, clients and other donors show the on-the-ground results of this nonprofit. This award is a form of recognition by the community.

About the Center for Child Counseling

The Center for Child Counseling is a nonprofit organization founded in 1999 to serve young, vulnerable children in Palm Beach County. The organization strives to strengthen and empower children and families through prevention, early intervention, and treatment services that support their social-emotional wellness and growth.

Over the past 16 years, the Center for Child Counseling has been recognized for its excellence in programming, including being the recipient of the Blue Foundation’s Sapphire Award for innovation in community health and the National Easter Seals Award of Excellence. The organization is a Town of Palm Beach United Way partner agency, a member of the Children’s Behavioral Health Collaborative, and most recently was selected to implement the Child First Program, funded by the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County. For questions about the Center for Child Counseling, please contact Sarah Lidinsky Turner, Director of Community Relations  or call 561-244-9499 ext. 7.

About Great Nonprofits

GreatNonprofits is the leading site for donors and volunteers to find reviews and ratings of nonprofits. Reviews on the site influence 30 million donation decisions a year. Visit www.greatnonprofits.org for more information.

Launching this summer…

Supported locally by the Quantum Foundation, weLEARNplay™ was created as a venture to help Center for Child Counseling increase its margin to support expansion of its mission. weLEARNplay™ includes a series of interactive, online training modules on a variety of mental health topics and interventions, including Play Therapy, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, and Filial Therapy.

The goal is to educate and provide students, caregivers, and professionals working with young children effective strategies to address the social-emotional wellness of children and their caregivers. Trainees will be able to immediately apply skills learned to their work with children and families.

A HUGE thank you to the Quantum Foundation and No Margin No Mission for supporting our vision for this project.

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Join us on April 9 for the Florida Association for Infant Mental Health’s Palm Beach Chapter meeting at the Center for Child Counseling in Palm Beach Gardens.

Please like and share our new Facebook page with friends and colleagues. Let us know if you are interested in helping us spread awareness through social media! The chapter has identified education and awareness as an important issue, so we need your help, expertise, and feedback!

Currently, there are exciting opportunities in Palm Beach County related to working with infants/young children and families. Join us for the discussion and learn more about expanding your clinical practice!

Please feel free to bring your agency’s materials to share with everyone so we continue to learn about resources for infants, young children, and cargeivers in our community. Every other month we will be meeting at a different organization – please contact us if you are interested in hosting a chapter meeting in the future! Please forward this email or invite friends and colleagues who are interested in promoting Infant Mental Health and Wellness in Palm Beach County and beyond.

Light refreshments will be served.