Crittenton Services BLOG

Crittenton Services is proud to report that we have received a Challenge Grant opportunity from a long-time donor to match 1:1 up to $100,000 in order to support our InSight Program. The InSight Program provides intensive residential services to youth who have been sexually exploited or are at high risk of such exploitation. Long before “sex trafficking” became a well-known issue and subject to a movie-of-the-week...

Crittenton Services is proud to announce that we are 1 of 25 child welfare organizations, nationwide, recognized by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, All Children – All Families (ACAF) project, as an organization that has met their benchmarks and has a proven “Solid Foundation for Inclusion” in all programming efforts agency-wide. We are humbled to have earned the “You Are Welcome Here” seal of approval! The...

Crittenton’s Spa and Beauty Day is an annual tradition that is beloved by volunteers and donors alike. This year this daylong event is slated for September 7, 2019. Our annual tradition also happens to be one of the few Crittenton events per year that is completely powered by the imagination of our dedicated supporters! From the glitz, the glam, and self-care aspect of this event our...

Crittenton Services is excited to invite all of you to our Mystery Night fundraiser scheduled for Sunday, March 10, 2019, from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm. The event is being sponsored and will be hosted at Angelo’s and Vinci’s Ristorante located at 550 N. Harbor Blvd. Fullerton, CA. 92832. “Those that have attended the event in previous years have mentioned that it’s such a great way to spend...

Each year Crittenton Services conducts a holiday gift drive known as The Angel Tree Program that collects holiday donations from October to early December. Last year alone individual donors, community partners, and corporate sponsors provided holiday gifts for more than 500 children and their families located throughout Southern California that are using the services of the following programs: Crittenton’s Short-Term Residential Treatment Center, Wraparound Family Services,...

We are excited to have our local community support the artistic talent of Crittenton youth using the services of our Residential Treatment Center and of our Outpatient Mental Health Services Division. The Art Walk in Downtown Fullerton runs from on October 5, 2018 through the end of the month, and will feature original paintings (mostly pastels and acrylic) exclusively created for this event. All artwork will...

In recent years public discourse and behavior in our schools, communities and online has become increasingly toxic, disrespectful and even hateful. Crittenton believes in promoting and advocating for inclusive and trauma-informed environments where all children and youth, regardless of who they are or where they come from, can grow up in a safe and supportive manner. October is National Bullying Prevention Month and our organization and...

Crittenton Services Earns Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission!  Crittenton Services is proud to announce that we have earned the Behavioral Health Care Accreditation from The Joint Commission. This accreditation demonstrates Crittenton’s commitment to the integration and coordination of behavioral health care services and primary physical health services through a rigorous process of external validation by recognized experts in the field. “Crittenton Services has demonstrated its...