Updates

The Baker Center for Children and Families has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) International for a period of three years for its Center for Effective Therapy (CET), an outpatient clinic focused on short-term, high-quality, evidence-based treatment. Clients range in age from 2 to 22 and face a range of mental health challenges and learning difficulties such as trauma, depression, and anxiety. This is the first accreditation that the accrediting body, CARF International, has awarded to The Baker Center.

When Daniel’s family first came to The Baker Center, they were exhausted, scared, and unsure where to turn. Daniel’s depression and anxiety had become so overwhelming that simple daily routines like getting out of bed, going to school, or having dinner together had become impossible. His parents described him as “a shell of himself.”

We are pleased to present our 2024 Impact Report: a collection of statistics, stories, and more which display the measurable impact The Baker Center has had on our community within the year. We are so grateful to our community and look forward to a new year of changing lives!

The Baker Center, a national leader in children’s mental health, recently named John Kershaw, MeD, as Senior Director of the Manville School. As Senior Director, John oversees Manville’s day-to-day operations and leads the school’s management team. John’s role will allow him to shape the vision and future of Manville alongside The Baker Center’s Senior Leadership team and ensure all students receive the highest quality care.

At The Baker Center, our mission is to improve the mental health and well-being of all children and families through evidence-based care, research, training, and advocacy. Guided by our vision of a world where every child thrives, we remain deeply committed to ensuring that our programs and services foster a sense of belonging, respect, and support for every individual we serve.