The Child and Family Center of Santa Clarita received a warm gesture this Holiday Season, when a 10-year-old offered “all he had” to give back to the Santa Clarita nonprofit.

When Charlie checked in for his therapy appointment, he said “I want to tell you how much I appreciate how the Center has helped my brothers. It really means a lot to me.”

Charlie and his two brothers have been coming to Child & Family Center for six months. His younger brothers were always fighting with each other, often violently, said center officials.

Their therapist has been working with them to learn how to control their anger and to express negative emotions in more productive ways.

Charlie held out is hands and proudly offered the receptionist 16 cents. “This is all I have. I hope it’s ok.” The receptionist took the change with tears in her eyes and thanked him for his generosity, according to the Center.

The Center’s Crisis Team responds immediately to calls from parents, school personnel, police, probation officers, Department of Children and Family Services or the child themself.

Children and youth up to age 25, who have expressed suicidal or homicidal thoughts, or have severe behavioral problems that put themselves or others at risk of harm are seen immediately for crisis intervention, or assistance with hospitalization.

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In addition, the team is often called upon to respond to trauma situations in the community, working with local schools and the City when critical incidents arise.

The crisis team is comprised of psychologists, marriage and family therapists and clinical social workers who are specially trained in crisis intervention and critical incident stress debriefing. The team also provides support, consultation and presentations to community groups and organizations.

Outpatient therapy is the cornerstone of the programs offered at Child & Family Center. Services include individual, group and family psychotherapy for children, adolescents and their families, said the organization.

The entire family is involved to encourage nurturing relationships in the home. Our team of professionals includes licensed psychologists licensed clinical social workers, marriage, family and child therapists and psychiatrists.

To donate or for more information about the Child & Family Center visit their website.

Ed. Note: This above information was provided to KHTS by The Child and Family Center.

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