KidSafe

06/03/2026

With summer in full swing, it’s the perfect time to slow down and savor mindful moments with your kids.

Whether it’s a quiet breath before a busy day or a peaceful pause during playtime, mindful parenting helps build strong connections and supports emotional well-being.

Looking for simple ways to get started? Check out these easy tips you can weave into your daily summer routine!

05/20/2026

Tomorrow is Get Your Green On Day — but our team has been wearing green all month long! 💚

May is Mental Health Awareness & Trauma-Informed Care Month, and we're celebrating in every space we occupy — from our offices and play rooms to classrooms like this one, where our team is delivering Stay KidSafe!™ to kids across Palm Beach County.

Don't forget to wear your green alongside us tomorrow! 💚

05/18/2026

Yesterday, we had the privilege of going On the Record with WPBF 25 News to discuss CampSafe training, the resources and services at Center for Child Counseling, and heard directly from one of our incredible partner sites, Fuller Center — showcasing the real difference this work makes in the lives of children and families.

We are grateful to WPBF 25 News for helping us bring this important conversation to our community. The full segment is linked below.

https://www.wpbf.com/article/on-the-record-evaluating-summer-camps-for-your-children/71325286

WPBF 25 goes "On the Record" on evaluating summer camps for your children with Cherie Benjoseph of the Center for Child Counseling in West Palm Beach.

05/15/2026

Keeping kids safe this summer starts with the right conversations.

We were honored to go On the Record with WPBF 25 News to share about CampSafe and our work at Center for Child Counseling to protect children in our community.

Tune in this Sunday for tips and more information about how CampSafe is helping create safer summers for kids.

05/14/2026

Summer camp season is here — and child safety comes first. ☀️

We had the pleasure of sitting down with CBS 12 News to talk about CampSafe, our nationally recognized online training that prepares camp staff to prevent child sexual abuse before they arrive on-site.

With summer camp signups underway, there's no better time to make sure your camp is equipped. Thank you CBS 12 News for helping us share this important conversation.

Read more and watch the full segment here: https://cbs12.com/news/arc-florida/experts-share-warning-signs-parents-should-watch-for-at-summer-camp

American Camp Association

With summer camp signups underway, experts say parents should look beyond activities and schedules, and ask tougher questions about safety.

05/14/2026

We sat down with CBS 12 News to talk about CampSafe — our nationally recognized, expert-developed online training that prepares camp staff to prevent child sexual abuse before they ever arrive on-site.

Educationally endorsed by the American Camp Association, CampSafe is helping create safer summers for children across the country — and with summer just around the corner, there's no better time to get your staff trained.

Stay tuned for more from our conversation. Learn more about CampSafe at bekidsafe.org/camps

American Camp Association

05/12/2026

Supporting children's mental health starts at home. Allowing a mental health day sends a powerful message to kids: you are safe, seen, and supported.

Read more on what parents teach kids when we allow them to take a mental health day:

https://www.upworthy.com/what-parents-teach-their-kids-when-they-allow-mental-health-day-ex1/

With zero hesitation and just a simple "OK," he turned the car around and took me home, and it's a lesson I've never forgotten.

05/05/2026

Today, we proudly wore green in support of the campaign as May was officially proclaimed Mental Health Awareness and Trauma-Informed Care Month at the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners Meeting.

We are honored to stand alongside our community, partners, and organizations committed to advancing mental health and trauma-informed care. This work matters — and we are grateful to be a part of it. 💚

Get Your Green On

04/29/2026

ArtClub is back this summer — and it's FREE!

Center for Child Counseling's ArtClub pairs a therapist with a professional art instructor to give kids a safe, creative space to express themselves, build coping skills, and reduce anxiety through art.

We have two upcoming sessions at The Lighthouse ArtCenter (373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL):
🖌️ 5th–8th Grade
Tuesdays, June 2–23 | 5:00–6:30 PM
🖌️ 2nd–4th Grade
Tuesdays, July 7–28 | 5:00–6:30 PM

Visit our website to get connected: centerforchildcounseling.org/artclub

04/27/2026

Every child deserves the chance to heal, grow, and thrive. When we address trauma early, we open the door to a future full of possibility. Early intervention isn't just helpful — it's transformative.

Learn more at www.centerforchildcounseling.org