Mission

Since 1981, The Child Crisis Center has been committed to the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Founded by the Mahnah Club of Mesa, a local service group, the Center opened with 7 shelter beds and an annual budget of $60,000. In the past 20 years we have helped to shelter over 9400 children from all over Maricopa County. With 42 beds and a 3 million dollar annual budget, the programs and services we provide in the areas of Emergency Shelter, Residential Living, counseling and prevention have grown in response to the needs of the community.

Grassroots community involvement has always been the cornerstone of the success of the Center. Still today, the Child Crisis Center relies on the generosity of individuals and local corporations to provide the funds necessary to operate. We are grateful for the continued support of the community as we continue to help Arizona’s families prevent child abuse and neglect.

Our Mission

Child Crisis Center – East Valley, Inc. is committed to preventing child abuse and neglect. The purpose of the Child Crisis Center is to prevent child abuse by supporting and strengthening families through education and intervention, providing a safe environment for children to heal and grow, raising community awareness, and taking the lead and setting the standard for others to follow.

Our Core Values

• We create a safe, welcoming, home-like environment for children.
• We instill feelings of self-worth and values in a spirit of compassion.
• We respect the rights of children.
• We focus on the best interests of each individual child or parent.
• We treat all people with respect.
• We maintain integrity by operating honestly and ethically in everything we do.
• We always believe that we can make a difference.
• We offer hope to the children and families we serve.