A vision to change the course for kids
In the early 1980s, a dedicated course-changer and longtime Exchange Club member named Dick Webber wanted to help overwhelmed parents. So he helped to create a place for these parents in Ft. Pierce where they could find the support they need. Next, he wanted to bring the same support to parents in Palm Beach County. Though he died before he could make this happen, his passion inspired fellow Exchange Club members to bring his vision to life. And, in 1987, the Exchange Club Dick Webber Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse was established (known today as The Children’s Healing Institute). In 1988, the center served a handful of families, and thousands have been helped in the thirty-plus years that followed.
Our programs make it easy for parents to access our care by providing services in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole… by meeting with families in their home… by offering flexible hours to accommodate evening and weekend visits… and by never asking a parent to pay or use their insurance for our services.
Over three decades later, Dick’s passion continues to inspire our work and his belief that with guidance and support, parents can create healthy, safe, and nurturing homes is a belief that serves as a foundation for all of our programs.
What guides and drives us
Our mission
We build confident and capable parents through professional guidance, education and advocacy to improve the lives of children.
Our dream
For all children to grow up in a warm, loving and safe environment where all of their needs are recognized, honored and met by their parents in a connected, contributing and caring community.
Meet our dedicated course changers
CEO
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Program Officer
Administrative Assistant
Medical Director
Social Media Coordinator
TEACUP Preemie Program® Coordinator
TEACUP Preemie Program® Specialist
Parent Aide Coordinator
Parent Aide Coordinator
Parent Aide Clinical Worker
Youth Mentoring Coordinator
Meet our Board of Directors
Our volunteer Board of Directors is made up of dedicated individuals who contribute significant amounts of time, talent, and energy to further the mission of our organization.
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Past President
Medical Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Are you ready to change course?
Parent Aide Program Supervisor (Full-Time; Palm Beach/Broward)
The Parent Aide Supervisor is responsible for the daily functioning and activities of the Parent Aide program in Palm Beach and Broward Counties, including mentor and participant recruitment and screening, mentor/staff training, matching, match monitoring/supervision, and providing direct services to families as needed.
Parent Aide Program Coordinator (Full-Time; Palm Beach/Broward)
The Parent Aide Coordinator serves an important role in our agency’s mission. As a member of our direct service team, this position provides parenting support and case management services to families in Palm Beach and Broward County whose children are at a greater risk for child abuse/neglect. Primary duties include providing parent education, support, and case management in the homes of at-risk families.
Not a fit for you but still want to get involved?