04/30/2026
For too long, the story around children’s mental health has focused only on crisis. At CEC, we’ve spent more than 30 years showing what’s possible when children receive the right care, at the right time, from the right people.
Earlier this month, we were honored to welcome Rep. Analilia Mejia and Rep. Jamie Raskin to see our work in action and to have an honest conversation about the growing mental health needs of children and families. These challenges are real, and federal funding can mean the difference between getting care now or waiting far too long for support.
Every day, our team provides evidence‑based trauma therapy, trusted forensic evaluations, and prevention programs like Teen Talk and Healthy Boundaries, Healthy Minds, services designed to support children before a crisis becomes life‑altering. Our mission is simple: to shorten the distance between a child in pain and the care that can change their future.
We are grateful to the leaders, partners, and advocates who stand with us and recognize that investing in children’s mental health strengthens families and communities for generations to come.
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