Centerforchildren reviews

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Renita Brooks

google

1

I called trying to get help for my daughter but was turned away because we are low-income. This place is supposed to be here to help kids when they need help not turn them away because of income. Where is the help for families that are low-income that want to better the lives of their own children but just need a helping hand. Do all you guys see only dollar signs $$$$ on the face of theses children? I would give no stars if it would allow me to. So disappointed.

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willow tree

google

1

Abusive , neglectful outdated facility and practices. Bad long term impact and trauma and experiences of malnourishment and denied medical attention to the woman

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Adalberto JuarezGamboa

google

5

Nice place for my youngster DOMINICK...

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Michael Carter

google

5

It has been extremely helpful for our son.

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alyssa c

google

2

i was a patient here in january of 2021. i can say that some staff actually cares about the kids and try to help while others enforce rules too much and couldnt let us be. it felt like we couldn't enjoy ourselves and be free. like we have lost some rights. i've heard staff members say they wanna put a teen down and rolled their eyes after a child has asked for something. some staff are really lazy and rude. the place itself doesn't look welcoming, or for teens. we were restricted to only talk on the phone for a maximum of 20 minutes a day which wasnt enough, also considering the fact they only had one phone that we could use. a staff member would have to be in there while the phone call. they say they don't listen yet they talk to us after about the phone call. the food was bad and we mostly just drank water. there were levels which made sense to do. school wasn't bad but at the same time they messed up with my schedule. some classes they offer are unique. we had groups, i'd say 3 per week which just consisted with the unit and actual therapists. there was individual and family therapy once a week. we also had extra groups that wasnt forced upon us like music and poetry group. i felt like we were mostly in our rooms while they sorted out things for us to do for the day. you get consequences for rolling your eyes or not following directions. consequences consisted of community service, room time, levels dropping, and writing an essay or a whole page of the same sentence. they take tally's if you did hygiene and ate. i felt so restricted here. and as a 16 year old that will become an adult soon, i felt like this was not the place for me. not only could it hold me back from graduating early, but it also made me feel trapped. they have such poor communication with parents as well. my parents were not told they could visit, i had to tell them. this place can do better. they need new dryers as it doesn't even dry clothes. and with some staff. some staff should be considered being fired as they don't treat the kids with kindness and the same respect. on the other hand, some staff tried to make it enjoyable, safe, and a place where it could actually benefit us. staff includes jessa, nesha, monique, guliana, jessica, joe, and i forgot her name but the pregnant one from pm staff and another staff member that helped me drain my blankets (there are two male staff members but i forgot their names). these are the staff that actually want to help kids!! they try their bests to talk and be there for us. as for my therapist, i felt like she wasn't a big help and that i had to keep advocating myself to other staff members and my parents. i didn't feel heard with some staff and my therapist. i'd ask to go on a movement break and they'd say there wasn't enough people on floor. i understand that but i feel as if they should be more considerate of our feelings. this place says nonprofit but i do feel as if some kids are there for the benefit of the money. i feel as if it doesn't actually help and many don't care. although this place can help you grow up and learn to take care of yourself and support you, i do not recommend places like this for 17 and up as it holds you back if you're somewhat stable. but please get the help if you feel as if you need it and support.