Our mission is to serve children and families from the diverse communities of the Washington, D.C., region through outstanding clinical care, training for the next generation of child and family mental health providers, research to advance our capacity to allow every family to thrive, and advocacy on behalf of the most vulnerable children and families.

Our clinical services prioritize:

• family well-being
• emphasizing holistic approaches to the prevention of mental health challenges
• promotion of brain health
• treatment of acute concerns using research-based approaches