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
The mission of The Children’s Healing Institute is to prevent child abuse by strengthening families facing crisis, challenge, and change.
Our dream
We envision a community where children are loved unconditionally and parents feel supported and empowered.
Meet our dedicated course changers
CEO
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Program Officer
Medical Director
Administrative Assistant
TEACUP Preemie Program® Coordinator
Parent Aide Coordinator
Parent Aide Coordinator
Youth Mentoring Coordinator
TEACUP Preemie Program® Specialist
Parent Aide Clinical Worker
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
Director
Are you ready to change course?
Part Time Office Assistant
Posted 9/27/2021 | Position start date: October 2021
Resumes will be accepted through 10/15/2021. To apply, send your resume to SSantosus@ChildrensHealingInstitute.org
View/Download Job Description here.
Parent Aide Program Coordinator
Posted 9/27/2021 | Position start date: October 2021
Resumes will be accepted through 10/15/2021. To apply, send your resume to KDeBay@ChildrensHealingInstitute.org
View/Download Job Description here.
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