Children's Institute, Inc.: Our Work
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Our Work
Children’s Institute Inc. has long been a pioneer, promoting the well-being of vulnerable children. Everything we do is aimed at healing children who have been hurt, protecting them from getting hurt again, and preventing others from ever being hurt in the first place. We help families provide safe, nurturing homes. And we advance innovative programs and policies that contribute to safe children, strong families and healthy communities nationwide.
CII’s unique, holistic blend of clinical and community programs supports the whole child and the entire family. Our work is further enhanced and supported by strong community partnerships that encourage collaboration and the delivery of culturally appropriate services to our families. Through this integrated approach, thousands of children recover from trauma and go on to lead healthy lives.
CII’s Integrated Service Model
Clinical Services
CII’s clinical services include a broad array of evidence-based treatment programs that address the emotional needs of children and their families through mental health and child welfare services, sexual abuse treatment, domestic violence intervention, and substance abuse treatment.
Child Enrichment Activities
Healing is enhanced through a variety of safe, fun programs that build self-esteem and boost confidence. These programs include classes in the visual and performing arts, after-school activities, athletics, computer training and additional opportunities for youth to reject gangs and other negative influences and move toward a promising future.
Early Childhood Services
Because key brain development takes place in the earliest years, CII offers early childhood education and mental health, school readiness and home visitation programs for infants, toddlers and preschoolers — preparing them for success in school and beyond.
Family Support
CII’s integrated services include learning opportunities for parents, siblings and caregivers through classes that teach parenting skills, financial literacy, good nutrition, and a program especially to help fathers become nurturing, responsible and loving parents.
Check out CII at a Glance, which includes our Integrated Service Model chart.
