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The Crittenton Legacy: Celebrating Dr. Kate Waller Barrett’s Advocacy for Women and Girls

Every year we recognize a number of social issues that continue to need awareness in order to make a positive impact on the problem at hand. Whether it be National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, or National Child Abuse Prevention Month, or Mental Health Awareness Month there is always a cause worthy of support. One of the fascinating things of rediscovering the National Crittenton Mission's history is reading...

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Crittenton’s Nexus with Women’s History Month

Visionary Leader within America's Child Welfare Legacy: Recently, the National Crittenton Foundation released an email blast that paid homage to one our founder’s, who in her own right, was a trailblazer in not just America’s child welfare movement but the women’s rights movement as well. For those that have studied social work, social services, or human services perhaps you might have discovered someone by the name of...

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Crittenton Travel Blog: Children and Families in Crisis Find Safe Haven in Philly

The Crittenton Services for Children and Families (CSCF) summer travel tour took us to a stop in Philadelphia. The City of Brotherly Love is known for its historical connections to the American Revolution; its iconic backdrops featured in the movie Rocky; and for its NFL team the Philadelphia Eagles. However, few know of the city’s legacy in the field of social work. During our country’s Progressive...

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Crittenton's Public Policy and Advocacy Program
Taking a Stand Against Human Trafficking

The work Crittenton’s staff does on behalf of commercially sexually exploited children (CSEC) is a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week effort. But in January, National Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Month, we single out the final week to have a special celebration for survivors on our campus and honor the memory of those lost to “the life,” while sending a message of support...

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The National Crittenton Foundation Celebrates 130 Years

April 19, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Crittenton Services for Children and Families Martha Jasso, Director of Communications (714) 680-6008 mjasso@crittentonsocal.org   PORTLAND, Ore. – April 2013 marks The National Crittenton Foundation’s 130th Anniversary. No doubt an anniversary is a time to celebrate a legacy, but more importantly it presents an opportunity to look forward grounded in the lessons of a rich history. [caption id="attachment_1460" align="alignleft" width="200"] Crittenton Family of Agencies in Washington, DC...

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