The Children's Center of the Antelope Valley

Check out the amazing work that our partner, Bartz-Altadonna Community Health Center is doing!

CCAV Clinical Supervisor, Dr. Doug shares this piece of knowledge for this week's #WednesdayWisdom!

We are so grateful!!

Introducing Chelsea McPherson in this week's #TherapistFeature ! Chelsea decided to become a therapist because she "always wanted to find a way to be there for kiddos that might be feeling the way I did as a child." As a therapist at The Children's Center of the Antelope Valley, she says the best part of her job is "meeting so many new people who are passionate about each child’s mental health and well-being."... Her advice: "Remember that everything is temporary; the good times and the bad times, nothing lasts forever. Sometimes we just have to be thankful for the good times when they are here, and push through the bad times with the hope that something better will come." In her free time, Chelsea loves to play with her dog and be around animals!

A special recognition on #ThankYouThursday goes to Simulations Plus, Inc. for donating desks, chairs, and ping-pong tables for our next big project for the community! We really appreciate your support

We earned a 2021 Platinum Seal of Transparency! Learn more about our organization's impact through our #NonprofitProfile on @CandidDotOrg: https://ccav.org/childrens-center-earns-guidestars-platinu/

Merry Christmas from our CCAV family to yours! Enjoy this collection of our most festive holiday sweaters! We hope you have a wonderful time with loved ones! Please note: Our center will be closed December 24 - January 3. We will reopen on January 4.

Check out our Winter newsletter! Featuring a heartwarming client story and information on our newest programs. Click the link below or find the link in our bio! https://ccav.org//uploads/2020/12/CCAV-newsletter-final.pdf

A family meal is the perfect opportunity to make lasting memories! #ThankYouThursday shout-out to leoandmamas, Dave Owens, and Run for Grace for collecting and donating an array of gift cards for our clients to enjoy time together during a difficult year

During this season of giving, consider purchasing a toy or making a donation to ensure local children and teens have a joyous holiday season. Show your support by visiting ccav.org/waystogive Note: Please order items before December 11 to ensure they arrive in time for Frosty Fest.

CCAV is overjoyed with the outpouring of support from our community! Thank you to everyone who generously donated to our toy drives for helping us ensure local children and teens have a happy holiday season! Although there are many individuals to thank, we want to give a special shout-out to the following organizations for their efforts: Antelope Valley Hospital... Antelope Valley Transit Authority Target Edwards Air Force Base California Highway Patrol Baby2Baby City of Lancaster, CA Government Antelope Valley Church Hardcore Fitness Lancaster Shaggers MC VFWCAMC- Southwest Chapter Lucky Luke Brewpub McCarthy Builders KeKe's Luv Event Planning Treasure Chest Collectibles FloraDonna's Cakery Quartz Hill Garden Center Crater Industries Children's Circle Nursery School See more

Thank you, Target! CCAV was thrilled to receive a $500 gift card from Target for purchasing items for our annual holiday event! We are grateful for their help in bringing joy to our participants in spite of a difficult year

#ThankYouThursday shout-out to Olga’s Naturally California Kitchen for their generous donation to our programs! Your support helps us ensure local families are connected to the resources they need to thrive. Thank you for your commitment to investing in our community! Special shout-out also to Dave Owens for inspiring support to our center. His advocacy made this donation possible and we thank him for his dedication to local business and families!

Join us TOMORROW 10am-4pm at the West Lancaster Walmart and help us STUFF THAT BUS! Consider donating a new, unwrapped gift for child or teen in need. All donations will stay local! @avta_1 @avtaman

We need your help! We still need 75 gifts to fill all of the gift requests for our annual holiday event this week! Please consider donating new unwrapped items for toddlers ages 2-4 years and teens ages 13-17 years and dropping them off before Thursday so that we can ensure our clients have a joyous holiday season! 45111 Fern Ave, Lancaster Open 8am-5:50pm

Wow! Check out this highlight of Frosty Fest from the skies! Thank you to Dj Elektrik and his team for making the event extra special for our clients!

Thank you so much to everyone who's donated! We are overjoyed to see boxes of toys arrive for our clients! If you have yet to donate, there's still time! Please consider giving a new, unwrapped gift to a local child or teen. You can order online and ship directly via our online wishlists at ccav.org/waystogive or drop off items at our center. Please ship or drop off items by December 14th to ensure the gifts are ready in time for our giveaway event. Thank you!

Please help us spread the word about our WEDO CCAV resources! One share could make a major difference in the life of a youth needing access to important tools for success

Everyone had a *sweet* time at our CandyLand themed Candy Crawl! Thank you to all of our volunteers, community partners and sponsors for making this an extra special event!

As Domestic Violence Awareness Month comes to an end, it is critical that we #FaceTheFacts about the recent spike in reported cases and continue to advocate for survivors. Join us in taking a stand against domestic violence. #EnoughisEnough If you or someone you know is need of assistance, please contact (661) 949-1206 or learn more about our program online at ccav.org/our-programs.

We wish everyone a Happy Holiday!

#ThankYouThursday shout-out to PetSmart for selecting CCAV as their charity of choice to receive these adorable stuffed toys! Customers can add a toy to any purchase, and they will be donated to our clients! We love seeing the smiles these little guys give to local families.

As Domestic Violence Awareness month comes to a close, it is important to acknowledge the increase of reports during COVID-19. CCAV works to provide important resources and support to local families who have been greatly impacted, and our Domestic Violence Support Services program can help individuals to gain stability and independence. If you or someone you know needs assistance, please contact (661) 949-1206 or learn more about by visiting ccav.org/our-programs. #domesticviolenceawareness #enoughisenough

We are very excited to launch a new program called WEDO Connect! Our team of community health workers will be helping local residents get connected to important resources to recover from the financial and medical impacts of Covid-19. Learn more at ccav.org/connect. #wedoconnect #getconnected #yourchoicesareyourstrength

Check out these highlights from this year's Frosty Fest holiday giveaway! Thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible for our clients!

Thank you to everyone who supported us on #GivingTuesday by visiting Lucky Luke Brewpub and The Original Karen's Kitchen last week! We wanted to extend the opportunity to support local restaurants AND local families by inviting you to donate gift cards from your favorite eateries. Giving families an opportunity to make memories while sharing a meal is such a valuable gift during these difficult times Please drop off gift cards at our center: 45111 Fern Ave, Lancaster CA 93536 8am-6pm

#ThankYouThursday shout-out to Complexity Wine for supporting our mission with this awesome wine raffle! Please consider participating to support local families and a chance to win!

Check out this opportunity to support local families AND local restaurants with the gift of a family meal Restaurant gift cards give families in need an extra special way to celebrate the holidays and create memories together, said Sue Page, CCAV’s executive director. Plus, it is an opportunity to support local restaurants, which are such a valuable part of our community.

CCAV's Domestic Violence Support Services program provides a network of resources and support to DV survivors. Learn more by calling (661) 949-1206 or visiting ccav.org/our-programs.

Often times when we talk about Domestic Violence Awareness, we focus on the impacts on women. It is important, however, to recognize that domestic violence can happen to anyone. Did you know? 1 in 10 men in LA County are impacted by intimate personal violence. #EnoughisEnough #DomesticViolenceAwareness #DVAwareness

For this Friday's #MeetTheBoard feature, we’d like to give a shout-out to Tonia Symensma-Cohen! Tonia is and has been a member of our Board for 9 years. She initially got involved with CCAV because "serving the community in some way, no matter how busy life gets, is always a priority." What’s her favorite part of being on the Board? Work[ing] with CCAV’s incredible staff and Board members who inspire and energize me!... We thank Tonia for her passionate support and commitment to improving our community! If you are interested in getting more involved with our efforts and/or becoming a member of our Board, check our www.CCAV.org or call (661) 949-1206.

CCAV staff showed their support for Domestic Violence survivors by raising awareness and participating in #PurpleThursday

WOW! We are very grateful for the support of PetSmart! Three cars FILLED with stuffed animals for local families and more to come! Special #ThankYouThursday to their team!

This Thursday, show your support for Domestic Violence survivors by wearing purple for #PurpleThursday Participate in a nationwide conversation by helping spread awareness and connecting friends and family to important resources. If you or someone you know needs assistance, please contact (661) 949-1206 or learn more about our Domestic Violence Support Services program online at ccav.org/our-programs.

Special thank you to Vinsa Insurance Associates for their support of our mission! In appreciation of their sponsorship, CCAV dropped off some WEDO CCAV water bottles for their staff to enjoy. Thank you for your commitment to local children and teens!

Congratulations to Destiny McCunne for her promotion to Program Manager! We are so excited to celebrate Destiny’s achievement and look forward to her future growth!

During these difficult times it is important to consider the silent struggles of our friends, families and neighbors. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and CCAV is proud to announce a new program providing Domestic Violence Supportive Services to survivors in need of resources. If you or someone you know is in need of help, know that CCAV staff is here to help you achieve success and thrive independently. Call (661) 949-1206 for assistance or learn more about our program online at https://ccav.org/our-programs/.

The Antelope Valley Times is spreading the word about our new domestic violence program! If you have been the victim of domestic violence and are looking to regain financial independence, please get connected to us for help.