--- title: News | Crittenton Center | Crittenton Center description: Stay up-to-date with our recent news and stories at the Crittenton Center. --- [Skip to content](https://crittentoncenter.org/news/author/crittenton-center#main-content) Close - [Services](https://crittentoncenter.org/services) - [Child & Family Development](https://crittentoncenter.org/services/child-family-development) - [Child Welfare & Well-being](https://crittentoncenter.org/services/child-welfare-wellbeing) - [About](https://crittentoncenter.org/about-us) - [Our History](https://crittentoncenter.org/about-us/our-history) - [Board of Directors](https://crittentoncenter.org/about-us/board-of-directors) - [Our Staff](https://crittentoncenter.org/about-us/our-staff) - [Donate](https://crittentoncenter.org/about-us/donate) - [Events](https://crittentoncenter.org/news/tag/events) - [Passport to Possibilities: Annual Fundraiser](https://crittentoncenter.org/news/passport-to-possibilities-your-ticket-to-an-evening-of-impact) - 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[Our Staff](https://crittentoncenter.org/about-us/our-staff) - [Donate](https://crittentoncenter.org/about-us/donate) - [Events](https://crittentoncenter.org/news/tag/events) - [Passport to Possibilities: Annual Fundraiser](https://crittentoncenter.org/news/passport-to-possibilities-your-ticket-to-an-evening-of-impact) - [Calendar of Events](https://crittentoncenter.org/calendar-of-events) - [Volunteer Opportunities](https://crittentoncenter.org/contact#volunteer-opportunities) - [News](https://crittentoncenter.org/news) - [Careers](https://crittentoncenter.org/careers) - [Locations](https://crittentoncenter.org/contact#locations) - [Contact](https://crittentoncenter.org/contact) [How Can I Help?](https://crittentoncenter.org/about-us/donate) Quick results for "{search\_term}" [**![crit-menu-icon-child-family-development](https://crittentoncenter.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Global/crit-menu-icon-child-family-development.png?width=171&height=130&name=crit-menu-icon-child-family-development.png)**](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/services/child-family-development) **[Child & Family Development](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/services/child-family-development)** Our vibrant child care and preschool programs, with multiple locations, as well as our Family Resource Center, provide dedicated and much-needed support to children and families. **[Learn More](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/services/child-family-development) ** [**![crit-menu-icon-child-wellfare-wellbeing](https://crittentoncenter.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Global/crit-menu-icon-child-wellfare-wellbeing.png?width=166&height=130&name=crit-menu-icon-child-wellfare-wellbeing.png)**](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/services/child-welfare-wellbeing) **[Child Welfare & Well-being](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/services/child-welfare-wellbeing)** Our Transitional Therapeutic Home and Supervised Apartment Living programs provide a safe shelter for kids in foster care who are between homes or beginning to transition to the next phase in life.**[Learn More](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/services/child-welfare-wellbeing) ** [**![crit-menu-icon-our-history](https://crittentoncenter.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Global/crit-menu-icon-our-history.png?width=153&height=130&name=crit-menu-icon-our-history.png)**](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/about-us/our-history) **[Our History](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/about-us/our-history)** What began as a refuge for unwed mothers and an adoption agency over 125 years ago, is now a robust organization that thrives on the advocacy for children and keeping families together. **[Learn More](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/about-us/our-history) ** [**![crit-menu-icon-board-of-directors](https://crittentoncenter.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Global/crit-menu-icon-board-of-directors.png?width=164&height=130&name=crit-menu-icon-board-of-directors.png)**](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/about-us/board-of-directors) **[Board of Directors](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/about-us/board-of-directors)** Crittenton is governed by a dedicated Board of Directors whose qualifications and decision-making help lead and grow our agency. **[Learn More](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/about-us/board-of-directors) ** [**![crit-menu-icon-our-staff](https://crittentoncenter.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Global/crit-menu-icon-our-staff.png?width=152&height=130&name=crit-menu-icon-our-staff.png)**](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/about-us/our-staff) **[Our Staff](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/about-us/our-staff)** Our highly talented and experienced staff provide compassionate, person-centered, and dedicated care to all those we serve. **[Learn More](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/about-us/our-staff) ** [**![crit-menu-icon-donate](https://crittentoncenter.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Global/crit-menu-icon-donate.png?width=152&height=130&name=crit-menu-icon-donate.png)**](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/about-us/donate) **[Donate](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/about-us/donate)** Want to support Crittenton’s mission and contribute to life-impacting projects? 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Become a volunteer today! **[Learn More](https://crittentoncenter.org/contact#volunteer-opportunities) ** [**![crit-menu-icon-upcoming-events](https://crittentoncenter.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Global/crit-menu-icon-upcoming-events.png?width=171&height=130&name=crit-menu-icon-upcoming-events.png)**](https://crittentoncenter.org/calendar-of-events) **[Calendar of Events](https://crittentoncenter.org/calendar-of-events)** Crittenton Center hosts an array of fun events for the whole family. Check out any upcoming educational, inspirational, and FUN activities we have in store for you!**[Learn More](https://crittentoncenter.org/calendar-of-events) ** ![crit-news-background-image](https://crittentoncenter.org/hs-fs/hubfs/News/crit-news-background-image.webp?width=575&name=crit-news-background-image.webp) # Crittenton Center ![avatar](https://crittentoncenter.org/hs-fs/hubfs/critt_CC_RGB.jpg?width=290&name=critt_CC_RGB.jpg) ## Blog Post by Crittenton Center ## [Walk In Their Shoes. Change the Journey. Join Us for Crittenton Center's 2026 Annual Summit: A Walk In My Shoes What if, for just ... Start Reading](https://crittentoncenter.org/news/walk-in-their-shoes.-change-the-journey) ## [Crittenton Center Continues Strengthening Families Through Shared Visions Parent Support Program Strong families are the foundation of strong communities, and Crittenton Center is ... Start Reading](https://crittentoncenter.org/news/crittenton-center-continues-strengthening-families-through-shared-visions-parent-support-program) ## [A Safer Space to Learn and Grow Great things are happening at Crittenton Center—and thanks to a generous $5,000 grant ... Start Reading](https://crittentoncenter.org/news/a-safer-space-to-learn-and-grow) ## [Supporting Families Where It Matters Most Every family deserves access to the resources and support they need to help their ... 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Start Reading](https://crittentoncenter.org/news/passport-to-possibilities-your-ticket-to-an-evening-of-impact) ## [Helping Children Stay Safe in the Summer Sun Summer is a season for outdoor adventures, playground fun, neighborhood walks, and making ... Start Reading](https://crittentoncenter.org/news/helping-children-stay-safe-in-the-summer-sun) ## [Community Support Through Spark Good Local Grants At Crittenton Center, community partnerships help make meaningful support possible for ... Start Reading](https://crittentoncenter.org/news/community-support-through-spark-good-local-grants) ## [Windmills & Wedges: Golf for OC Kids A Community Golf Tournament Benefiting Orange City Child Care On Friday, July 31, 2026, ... 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