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For The Child Child Abuse Treatment and Prevention. Family Focused Mental Health Treatment for Children & Teens.

OUR PHILOSOPHY
•Children deserve to be safe in their homes and the community.
•Children deserve the opportunity to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.
•It is parents who have the greatest ability to keep children safe and assist them in their personal development. HISTORY OF THE AGENCY
For The Child, Inc was officially incorporated July 1, 1996. It is, however, an organization with a long and productive history in the Long Beach community as it was formed through the merger of two respected agencies – Cedar House and Sarah Center.

The bedroom door closes more often. Friends become incredibly important. Answers get shorter. Independence becomes the g...
10/10/2026

The bedroom door closes more often. Friends become incredibly important. Answers get shorter. Independence becomes the goal.

Your teenager is doing exactly what teenagers are supposed to do: gradually building a life that is separate from yours.

But independence doesn't mean they don't need you.

Keep inviting them along. Keep asking about their day. Keep showing up at the game. Keep offering the ride. Keep making dinner.

They may not always show it, but knowing you're there still matters.

10/08/2026

Here's something parents of teens sometimes discover by accident: Some of the best conversations happen in the car.

There’s no intense eye contact. Nobody is sitting down for a dreaded “We need to talk.” You're simply going somewhere together.

So don't fill every car ride with phone calls or radio chatter.

Leave a little quiet space. Ask a question. Tell them something about your own day.

And see what happens.

Sometimes teenagers talk when we stop trying quite so hard to make them talk.

10/06/2026

Domestic violence doesn’t only affect the adults involved. Children and teens may see it, hear it, sense the tension—or simply know that home doesn’t feel safe.

Exposure to domestic violence can show up in many ways. A child may become unusually quiet or withdrawn, have trouble sleeping, become more anxious or fearful, struggle at school, act aggressively, or worry constantly about the people they love.

Sometimes, what looks like “bad behavior” is a child trying to cope with something that feels frightening or out of control.

A safe, supportive adult can make a powerful difference. Listen. Reassure. Be consistent. And when a child needs more help, connect them with people who understand trauma and can help them feel safe again.

10/05/2026

For young children, a new school or childcare routine, different caregivers, busy mornings and long days can add up. And little children don’t always have the words to say, “I’m overwhelmed.”

Help them name what they’re feeling:
“You look frustrated.”
“Are you missing Mommy?”
“That was a big change.”

Naming feelings helps children begin to understand—and eventually manage—them.

09/25/2026

We could not have met our goal without our Tomorrow Makers who led successful fundraisers on behalf of For The Child. We are tremendously grateful for your support, kindness, and generosity. 🙏☀️❤️🖐️🤚

09/25/2026

Thank You, Tomorrow Makers! Giving to our Kids' Fund makes a huge difference to children and teens from low-income families who need our services. Thank you for making a difference and helping children imagine tomorrow in a happy and healthy way.

Special thanks to Columbia Bank, Paul & Sue Forman, the FTC Leadership Team, Scott Scribner, all the amazing supporters who led individual fundraisers, and an anonymous matching donor. Singularly and collectively you make a difference! Thank you!

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09/25/2026

We are so grateful to announce we met out $85,000 goal for ! Thank you to our amazing matching donors to lead the way and to double the dollars donated! We appreciate you and you make a difference!

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09/25/2026

The For The Child staff goes above and beyond to help make tomorrow brighter for our clients. Your donation makes that possible. Be a part of the difference we make. BE A TOMORROW MAKER!

Every dollar counts and we appreciate your support so much!
Give now before is over.

For the Child provides Hope, Health, and Healing. Every day for every child!

Thank you!
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09/24/2026

Tomorrow starts today!

Today, you can help a child who is uninsured, from a low-income family receive therapy. Help a family through an emergency. Give a young person an opportunity to discover music or sports. Help meet a need that traditional funding cannot.

Our goal is $85,000.

Before Long Beach Gives ends, please make your gift and Help a Child Imagine Tomorrow.

You are a TOMORROW MAKER! THANK YOU!

09/24/2026

Today's teens are struggling with mental health issues from the pressures all around, amplified by social media and predators' manipulation vulnerable adolescents using technology. Your donation helps make a difference.

Our NEW John Gogian Teen & Family Center is dedicated to teens and their unique needs.

Help a teen imagine a brighter tomorrow. Donate today!
LongBeachGives.org/For-The-Child

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4565 California Avenue
Long Beach, CA
90807

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+15624228472

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