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The Baker Center community is made up of thousands of caregivers, teachers, professionals, and more, who all care about advancing children’s mental health. Below, we interview a caregiver whose son attends our Manville School. If this story is inspiring to you, we hope you’ll join us at the Baker SuperK on May 4th! This community-based event is the perfect way to connect with others who want to support children with mental health conditions.

You’re probably reading this post because you care deeply about the safety and wellbeing of your child, your students, or the children and adolescents in your community. We know that there are risks and dangers that will always face children and families to varying degrees throughout daily life, but the power of positive action and attention towards preventing child maltreatment can have a larger impact on mitigating this risk than you might imagine.

For most caregivers, parents, and community members, the well-being and safety of children is a top priority in daily lives. While many of us do our best to ensure the security of children in our families or in our communities, there will always be factors that remain outside of our control. The reality is that many children and teens face neglect and abuse day to day in the United States and beyond.

March is Social Work Month! We're proud to spotlight the amazing social workers providing care to clients at our Center for Effective Therapy. Below, get to know our Staff Social Worker, Sarah Gurney!

If you notice that your child is often nervous or worried, has a hard time separating from caregivers, acts differently around peers, or can’t speak in school or in public, it might be time to seek out some support from mental health professionals. Identifying what makes your child anxious, and understanding how this anxiety impacts them, is the first step to diagnosing anxiety. An assessment with a mental health professional can provide some clarity on whether your child qualifies for an anxiety disorder diagnosis, and if so, what exactly makes them anxious. Following an assessment, your clinician will help to identify a treatment plan that will work best for your individual child and family.