Company Research Report: Child and Family Guidance Center (CFGC)

Company Overview

• Name: Child and Family Guidance Center

• Mission: CFGC empowers children and families to achieve health and well-being through innovative mental health services and community programs.

• Established: 1962

• Founders: No information is available

• Key People:

• Kathleen Welch-Torres, Ph.D., President/CEO

• Duc Tu, BS, Chief Financial Officer

• Sheryl Lesner Kramer, LMFT, Vice President, Quality and Clinical Operations

• Caroline Nersessian, LCSW, Vice President, Programs

• Alpa Patel, MD, Medical Director

• Mona Trevino, Vice President, Human Resources

• Headquarters: 9650 Zelzah Avenue, Northridge, CA 91325

• Number of Employees: More than 400 experienced and multi-disciplinary professionals.

• Revenue: No information is available

• Known For: CFGC is a 501(c)3 non-profit mental healthcare organization dedicated to providing outpatient prevention, early intervention, and treatment services, particularly focusing on children and families in at-risk communities.

Products and Services

Key Services Offered:

• Comprehensive therapy services tailored to individual needs using evidence-based practices.

• Intensive in-home treatment services for high-risk children/youth, employing a team approach including therapy, case management, and psychiatric support.

• Evaluation and medication monitoring provided by child psychiatrists.

• Therapy and consultation services provided directly at schools throughout the San Fernando and Antelope Valleys.

• An interdisciplinary approach to care management aimed at addressing the comprehensive health and social service needs of vulnerable families.

• Provides immediate, short-term intensive interventions for individuals facing acute mental health crises.

• In-home case management services, including community resources linkage and school advocacy.

• Bilingual services for insurance enrollment and parent education.

Recent Developments

• Recent Initiatives: No specific new initiatives were detailed in the available data.

• New Products Launched: No information is available.

• New Features Added: No information is available.

• New Partnerships: No detailed information on new partnerships.

Additional Information

Vision and Values

• Vision: The organization envisions children and families flourishing in vibrant communities.

• Values:

• Integrity: Honest, transparent operations with personal responsibility.

• Quality: High-quality care with continuous monitoring and evaluation.

• Commitment: Passion for wellness and timely action.

• Innovation: Exploring new ideas for client services.

• Resiliency: Leveraging individuals' unique talents and skills for self-reliance.

Communities Served

• Target Demographic: CFGC serves children, youth, and families facing behavioral, emotional, and/or mental health challenges, particularly from underserved, low-income backgrounds.

• Geographic Focus: San Fernando and Antelope Valleys, Los Angeles County, including Palmdale, North Hills, and Northridge.

Leadership and Governance

• Leadership Team: Comprises a multi-disciplinary array of professionals including Clinical Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Psychiatrists, and others.

• Board of Directors: Includes community advocates and professionals from various fields, such as Jeanette Ward, Chair, and Sari Scheer, Acting Vice Chair.