The staff at Washburn made the quality of life for my child eons better. Our case manager Jane A goes above and beyond the call of duty. We are always treated in a respectful way! I don't want to think about what we would do with out the outstanding staff at Washburn!
My daughter has worked at different non-profits throughout the years. She did an internship at Washburn & was ecstatic to be hired on permanently! Her work (crisis/trauma therapy) is challenging, to say the least, but she thoroughly enjoys the organization & the teamwork & support of her co-workers. Finally getting through to a client, or having one huge success story, recharges her drive & stamina so she can dedicate 110% to every child or family. Washburn provides a tight-knit structure of dedicated professionals who take pride in themselves, each other, & their jobs in the organization they represent.
Our son was constantly setting small fire and burning things up. He was about 6-7years old. We were afraid he would do some very serious things if he was not stopped. We were so lucky to find a wonderful therapist who had a whole program for young children who were fascinated by fire. After finishing the program, he lost his focus on fire. This was priceless to us!!!
My daughter works at Washburn and is always telling me what a great company she works for. On top of her great coworkers she feels that the work that she does, even though she doesn't actually work with the children, makes her feel likes she is helping kids in need.
We gladly provide ongoing support to Washburn with our time and resources! My sister works as a School-based Mental Health Program Supervisor/Therapist. She and her colleagues do amazing work helping kids who have been dealt some pretty tough hands. Washburn staff are so competent and caring, and they work tirelessly to address the needs of kids with serious emotional and behavioral problems. Many of these kids will stave off significant, chronic problems later in life, because of efforts of Washburn during their childhood years. Keep up the great work Washburn!!
While at Washburn, I worked with talented colleagues who were committed to providing high quality mental health, consultation and training services to all members of our community who wished to obtain those services.
The very professional work of the Washburn staff with our Early Childhood Center at Westwood Lutheran Church has been exceptional. Over the last year the Washburn team has supported our work with young children and their parents with multiple observations and conferences. Services offered have been invaluable to our teaching staff and to the parents of our children. Unique opportunities included “office hours and drop-in services for parents’, the development of a unique series of classroom observations aimed not only at supporting children with challenges, but also on concrete teacher training including the use of student trainees.
The counselors from Washburn who have worked in our school devote an incredible amount of time and energy to their jobs. They are effective at reaching our students and their families. They are an extremely valuable resource to our community.
We have a Washburn Mental Health Therapist at our elementary school. With her expertise and dedicated time to our students, they have found ways to cope with difficult situations and make positive changes in the school environment. Washburn provides professional, consistent and caring service to children and their families.
We have had two staff members of Washburn work with our students. They both were invaluable members of our staff. They extended beyond the school and supported students, families and staff. They do amazing work with students to help them reach their true potiental.
My internship with Washburn provided me the opportunity to experience collaboration with individuals who are both professionally and personally committed to the well being of children and their families. It is quickly evident that this unique organization continues to be invested in most effectively identifying and addressing needs while respecting the rights and cultural desires of clients.
When I worked at St. Joseph's Home for Children I became aware of the many children in the community that suffer from mental health. During this time it also became apparent how complicated children's mental health is. Recently an employee at Washburn explained the in depth training required to work at Washburn. Tell your story here and help others understand this charity
In a world where increased demand for services is often met with decreased funding, thus leading to lack of availability of services, it is refreshing to see Washburn providing these vital interventions for the most vulnerable members of our society. Washburn's mission gives confidence to children, hope to their parents, and enables all of them to give back to society more effectively in the long-run. The Twin Cities are so blessed to have these services available to their citizens.
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This is a wonderful organization with a great staff. They use effective trtreatent models that focus on many facets of a child's life.
Washburn does amazing work with children and families who otherwise most likely would not get their mental health needs met. I especially appreciate their culturally relevant services for families of color when most other counseling services do not have this expertise.
Bloomington Public Schools in collaboration with Fairview, Children's Dental Services, and Washburn Center for Children has opened a clinic in one of the District's Early Chilhdood Family Center site which I am coordinator. Washburn has a psychologist on site serving children 0 to 5. The psychologist has been wonderful in her involvement with our students and families including being open and effective with referrals made by teachers or through our early childhood screening process. Parents and staff have expressed many times how much help they have received from asking questions of the psychologist, having her visit their classrooms to do observations, talking to parents, and advising. Before when a concern about a child arised we had only early childhood special education for support which did not always meet the particular emotional/social needs of certain children. Now ECSE and Washburn work very close together in meeting needs for the very young children and thier parents. On behalf of staff and parents we applaud Washburn!
Washburn Center for Children is an amazing resource in our community. They have helped so many children and families and deserve our continuing support.
This was the first year that I volunteered at a Washburn event and I was so impressed with the level of professionalism of the staff and the exceptional organization of the event. Not to mention the enthusiasm of the other volunteers and their ability to raise additional money at the event through fun and rewarding activities (live auction, skills contests, etc) If Washburn needs volunteers at any of their events - I will be there!
I had the best internship at this amazing organization and am very thankful for the experience. Washburn provides high quality services for children and families. It was clear that the staff are passionate about their work. For the staff, Washburn provides great supervision, a happy and healthy atmosphere, and top notch on-going professional training.
Our school has developed a collaboration with Washburn Child Guidance Center. This collaborative partnership allows several of our school families to have access to the guidance, therapy, and resources that they can benefit from in leading a healthier life. Students often make gains academically at school which we feel comes as a result of them receiving the outside support that they need. The support continues for our school families through the summer so that students do not loose this valuable connection.
I donated gifts to a family for Christmas. It was part of the Washburn adopt a family Christmas program. It is a great program that allows families to provide gifts to their kids. A lot of families wouldn't be able to afford Christmas gifts.
My daughter was on staff at WCFC as a social worker. Her teammates and the amount of support she received to fill her needs were a testament to the Org Chart and the high standards of care WCFC embodies. Because her needs/suggestions were honored, she could concentrate her efforts on number 1: kids.
I was at Washburn as a member of staff for three and a half years, working in a support role with several of the organisation's therapy and day treatment programs. My experience was of an organisation staffed by highly committed clinicians working with children and parents facing multiple challenges in their lives - and of similarly committed support staff maximisisg limited resources in a complex, ever-changing funding environment. Washburn has unique qualities as organisation. It fosters a positive, friendly atmosphere, enabling children and families to make progress in their lives on many levels as well as supporting teachers and the school system generally. Bringing to bear the latest academic research and available data, Washburn has also pioneered innovative approaches to many problems in the area of children's mental health.
My experience at Washburn was extraordinary. Washburn is a supportive and ever evolving environment that works with employees to build skills, knowledge, community awareness and support. The services at Washburn are geared toward helping the entire family to heal from painful events and to access the coping and support to build a better future. Washburn's focus on continued education and collaboration between professionals is outstanding. Washburn is an organization that offers real help to children, families and community!
I support Washburn for the following reasons: 1. My daughter received assessment services when she was in 3rd grade. 2. I am a teacher who had three students receive day treatment services from Washburn from 1992 through 1999. Washburn is one of the few places that offers exceptional treatment for at risk students. 3. I am currently teaching at a school that has a full time psychologist from Washburn Child Guidance Center for the past two years on staff. (This was made possible by a grant.)
Washburn is an amazing facility grounded on helping children and their families become the individual and families they would like to be by helping them with the issues that are getting in the way of these goals.
At one of the events I attended there was speakers that told of all of the good the Washburn Center had done. The Washburn Center seems to do a great deal of good for te community.
Washburn Center for Children is an excellent resource for children and families in the metropolitan area. They work to be on the leading edge of new research and models of practice in the field.
Wasburn is an excellent partner collaborating with other community agencies and projects. Their leadership, organization and commitment to children makes them an outstanding agency to work with.
I worked at Washburn for nearly 17 years, and before that I was a volunteer there for several years. I often run into former clients - they come up to me, not vice versa, as that would not be professional - to thank me, report on how well their children are doing years later, and tell me what a fine experience they had had while their children and their families were being served at Washburn. A wonderful organization, and I continue to support it financially to this day - many years later, after retiring - and hope otherwill do the same.!
Washburn, their staff and services are extremely professional and flexible. They have worked with our school district providing direct clinical mental health service in all of our school settings. We are a district of over 10,000 students. They collaborate with our schools staff to assist students and families in the area of students mental health needs providing assessment and service in a timely manner, much faster than any "medical referrals". Turn around time for a referral is 10 days -2 weeks. A medical referral can take 6 months. In addition they provide staff development for the school staff in the area of children's mental health and family therapy when needed. The will also coordinate with other county agencies and refer for more extensive service as needed. We have been developing this program with them for several years and can say nothing but good about our partnership.
I was fortunate to have two years of training at Washburn. Those two years helped me grow immensely in my professional identity, due to the excellent supervision and the opportunities afforded to me. I have worked in other agencies since then, and continue to be impressed with the quality of Washburn's services compared to other providers across the country. Washburn's staff truly cares for their clients and for each other. The agency is dedicated to helping children and their families grow and change, and is dedicated to creating a great atmosphere for staff. I would highly recommend Washburn to clients and to future employees!
As both a former client of Washburn and as a past board member, I have experienced directly the capabilities of Washburn and witnessed the excellent results the organization achieves for its clients. Washburn staff is passionate about helping everyone of its clients address their challenges in a sensitive and caring way.
I have a family member who works at Washburn. Through the years I have been updated on changes, curriculums, stories, etc. This center is so lucky to have this employee, she has incredible patience with children, and I'm sure is making a difference in so many kids lives.
I worked at Washburn Center for Children for 27 years. I watched the organization triple in staff size over the years. The quality and dedication of the staff at the agency was outstanding. I saw the staff treat children with increasing problems over the years. The agency grew and expanded to provide services in offsite locations and in some public schools. The agency has a wonderful reputation and strong leadership.
I began working at Washburn following graduation from my doctoral program in clinical psychology and practiced there for 9 years. While I am now in private practice, I maintain close professional ties with the agency both through referrals and collaboration, as well as, through participation in training and supervision opportunities. Washburn provides high quality mental health services within the Twin Cities community and outstanding training for professionals in the field.
As a child care provider, I have sought advice and guidance from the experts at Washburn a few times over the years. The suggestions they made worked well and it was great to have someone to reach out to for support when experiencing challenges with a child. Recently I have been caring for the child of a single mother with little confidence in her parenting skills. She has participated in a parenting program offered by Washburn which has helped her a great deal. A representative from Washburn even came to the childcare center where I work to observe the child's behavior in his normal surroundings and to document his developmental progress. The mom and child are doing very well.
Working at Washburn was one of the most formative experiences of my career. After a full year assisting in the preschool day treatment program, I knew, without question, that working with this population of children was what I wanted to continue doing in life. The staff that I worked with were inspiring, supportive, and extremely dedicated. This includes the therapists, special education teachers, administrators, and support staff. I cannot thank each of them enough for all that they give and all that I learned from them. I gained the most, however, from the amazing children that I had the pleasure of working with. To see such young, vulnerable children grow and develop so quickly and confidently was incredible. Their smiles, laughter, and remarkable transformation was a constant reminder of how much hope and promise there is for change among this population of special children. Indefinite thanks to Washburn!
I have been able to learn about some of the inns and outs of Washburn as I get to know the staff. These are some of the most dedicated, organized, and talented people in their field. Washburn is an excellently organized non-profit, offering a wealth of staff development opportunities, and a deep, genuine sense of care for its clients.
Washburn does amazing work with children. I have seen first hand how staff put their hearts and souls into helping children heal and lead happier and more fully functioning lives.
I loved going to Washburn and really enjoyed both the staff and the children I had the pleasure of working with. My time at Washburn inspired me to continue in school to become a Marriage and Family Therapist! Washburn was so passionate about helping families and I think they deserve this grant a thousand times over for all the wonderful work they do!
Washburn is an amazing organization that helps families and children thrive. As an intern there, I was fortunate to learn from the amazing clinicians that provide the support and coping strategies that children and families need. This is a great agency!
I am a teacher in North Minneapolis. Over the past several years I have had a few children who needed more social services then the school could offer. The students of mine who attended Washburn for part of their school day have really come around socially. They are more able to deal with stressful situations and are beginning to find a peaceful balance between home, school, and community.
Throughout my internship at Washburn, I was amazed by the work they do for children. Watching children develop the skills they need to function in their chaotic worlds was so wonderful. Washburn is a fantastic and important organization for Minnesota.
My son's and our whole family's life was profoundly changed as a result of the guidance we received from Washburn.After trying multiple resources who dismissed or could not define what our son's challenges were, the caring staff at Washburn properly diagnosed our son's ADHA and learning disorders, and then found us the ideal team that helped our son to reach his full potential. As a result of their guidance, our son worked with the right people, found the right school and has become a well rounded, successful young man who is currently a Fulbright Scholar.
Washburn Center for Children provides a number of crucial services using innovative interventions to create positive and lasting change in the lives of numerous children in the Twin Cities.
Washburn Child Guidance has always provided stellar service to children and families in need at fees that coexist with the family's financial picture. The dedication of the staff and professionals is inspiring. Additionally, a friend's child receives care from one of Washburn's fine psychologists and has greatly improved his behavior and his exchanges with his peer group.
I am a parent who has had difficulties getting help for my child with developmental delays. I had a very wonderful, caring experience at Washburn and together we were able to help my child grow and develop past her most significant problems. I highly recommend this agency.
I am a school social worker and have found that the services that our school based Washburn mental health practitioner are invaluable. Positively impacting the lives of our students both socially and academically and their families who are facing difficult and complex issues.
I worked for Washburn for over a decade in several different programs. During that time, I witnessed the tremendous impact that Washburn's services have on children and families. As a therapist in private practice, I continue to refer children and families to Washburn. I still frequently hear positive feedback from families who have been at Washburn and from other service providers in the community. Washburn makes a difference in the lives of children and families facing complex difficulties and in need of comprehensive services.
I work in a school setting and the clinic has helped numerous families with school age children and have improved the child's school success socially and academically and the families have become more involved with the school. Excellent rating!
I am a school counselor in the metro area and I attest to the terrific impact that Washburn makes on the lives of children and their families. They are a wonderful organization and they deserve all of our full support.
Our company adopted a Family for Christmas through Washburn Child Guidance Center. The family was gracious for the generous gifts.
Washburn gives encouragement and hope to families in need. Their caring and competent staff gives children and families in crisis the caring and knowledgeable support they need to deal with their circumstances in a healthy way.
After working for a few years in the community for another non-profit, I frequently heard stories from coworkers and clients regarding Washburn's stellar reputation. I knew it was a place I wanted to get involved with. Once I had an opportunity to volunteer and later work at Washburn, it far exceeded even my idea of an organization. The way Washburn is run, the way they deliver services, and the devoted, dedicated, and knowledgeable folks who work there truly make it an exemplary place for supporting children and families. If I had a question regarding a case, not only the staff in my specific program, but across all program areas at Washburn were willing to meet to form a plan for the child and family.
Washburn is an amazing organization that serves all families regardless of their financial situation. They work with families to help with support for their needs. They are a solutions oriented organization.
Washburn has the best reputation for providing mental health services to kids in the Twin City metropolitan area. The staff is highly energetic and committed to their jobs. The clients are happy with the services they receive, which may be in a day treatment classroom, in-home, at the child's school or in the office. If you are a parent seeking assessment of, or help with your child because they are off-track developmentally in some way with their peer group, Washburn should be a first thought.
As a classroom teacher Washburn serviced students in my classroom. With their intervention these students were able to become productive members of our classroom. Unhappy students were able to make friends and increase their reading and math scores. Unfocused students were able to focus for important parts of their day. The family intervention proved to be the most important...before the intervention this student had to be removed from learning situations...after Washburn involvement the student was able to use learned strategies to remain in specific learning situations.
I was amazed by the spectrum of work Wasburn is serving to the community. Althoug I was involved only for a short period of time, I learned so many things about the mental health issues and what kind of challanges they can provide to its clients and Washburn as well. It is really important for and organization like this one to serve and provide resources to ones who need it the most. Although it may not be easy task, I do believe they they do helps to build better, more aware and well educated society.
My daughter works at Washburn, and through her I've met of the Washburn employees and have heard about the wonderful work that Washburn does. They provide education and support for families who are the most needy; not only in financial terms, but needy in terms of the help they need to be better parents. I work for Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN, and for past 2 years we have helped by donating holiday gifts. We feel really good about donating to such a worthy organization.
I had the privilege of working for Washburn for many years. The organization's commitment to serving the community is legendary. The leadership there expects excellence out of their staff and the staff do not disappoint. This organization works to provide a positive outcome for every client who walks their doors. The outstanding training provided for hundreds of staff and interns over the years have most likely provided positive outcomes for clients they haven't met. Go Team Washburn!!!
I cannot say enough good things about Washburn -- the competence of its counseling staff, the ease with which the scheduling and insurance process work, the welcoming feel of the facility -- my kids were helped immensely!
A family member of mine spent 32 years working as a special ed. instructor who then gravitated toward the specific needs and study of children with Asperger. She mentioned how she had recommended Washburn to a number of parents and children during the span of her career and couldn't say enough positive things about the people who work there. Since there has always been a shortage of special ed teachers in general, she relied heavily on the support of Washburn and is truly grateful they exist as an option for help.
I volunteered at Washburn's annual golf event. It was a great day. Lisa and all her co-workers did a great job planning the event. It ran so smoothly. My husband was able to golf at the event and had a wonderul time. What a great way to raise money, play golf, and help kids in the process. Great Job Everyone!!!
I recently had the opportunity to work with Washburn as our company donated a traverse climbing wall for their motor sensory room. In talking with Steve and their employees I was amazed at how much goes into serving these children. It's a incredible place that does great things. If you and your child need guidance, Washburn is the place!
I work at an Early Childhood Education facility and have used Washburn numerous times to help get extra services for some of the children and families. Everybody I have worked with at the center is helpful, professional, and they all had a deep desire to help children and their families get help. Washburn is our first center we call when we think a child needs extra services for sensory disorders or behavior disorders. I can't imagine not having them one phone call away.
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I can say for sure that they are an organization with a long history of helping kids and families in our community succeed in their lives. Their staff is professional and passionate about the kids and families they serve. Washburn is a leader in their field and an asset to the community.
A good friend of mine works for Washburn as a case manager, and so I often hear about the work that is being done. I have referred people to this wonderful organization before, and have had the pleasure of taking a class taught by one of Washburn's consultants. I can confidently say that this is a fantastic organization that is a leader in the field of children's mental health treatment. Wonderful professionals who are great at what they do.
Having experienced emotional and physical trauma as a child, i applaud the efforts of Washburn Center to make the difference in the lives of children. As an adult, being able to look back at one's childhood and make strides towards making a postive difference in the lives of other's children is an inspiration and a joy. Washburn makes this opportunity a tangible one. Building stronger communities takes caring, nuturing and supporting one child at a time, I'm thankful that Washburn has such a dedicated staff to ensure this support continues for another 127 years.
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Many years ago I received a referral from Washburn to see a mother for mental health therapy. Washburn staff continued to see her children. This seriously mentally ill woman has worked hard to maintain her mental health and raise happy, healthy and productive children. Over the years she, I and Washburn staff have kept in contact and made efforts to help this family reach their goals. Today her son has graduated high school and her daughter is in graduate school training to be a psychologist.
I had the opportunity to volunteer for Washburn's annual golf tournament. I didn't know much about the organization prior to the event, but throughout the experience I was able to learn a great deal about the organization. As a teacher I have always wished for a way for my students who are in need of counseling services, but do not have the means to attain this, to have a place to turn toward for help. I now know that Washburn Center for Children is this place. I am so impressed with their staff, and the passion that lies within each one of them to help children gain what they need so that they are able to experience greater success in other facets of their lives.
Washburn Center For Children is an amazing organization. Minnesota is a better place because of all of the tremendous resources Washburn offers.
Washburn is staffed with experienced, passionate people who clearly care about bettering the lives of children and their families within the Twin Cities. Working to help children deal with difficult issues and times in their lives can only enhance their ability to deal with the future.
This orginazation is filled with talented, passionate people dedicated to enrich the lives of children and families in our area. The lives touched by these people will forever change their paths and the guidence and support will reverberate throughout the years to come.
Washburn Child Guidance Center and it's dedicated professionals make a positive and lasting impack upon those children and familes they serve. Without this organization many children and families would not have the opportunities for growth and development that they receive to make their lives mentally, emotionally, and physically healther.
Steve's leadership is contageous. The impact Washburn has made on children's and family's lives in the community is necessary. And, the passion in the team members at Washburn make a lasting impression on the clients and communities in which they serve.
There is no organization better than Washburn at helping troubled children and their parents gain, or regain, the ability to lead lives of normalcy.
Washburn is one of the Twin Cities hidden treasures. Washburn Center for Children is one of the most highly regarded facilities for providing mental guidance for children in the US and its right here in Minneapolis. The talents of the staff at Washburn are simply amazing and the results they have with young children speak for themselves. If you know of someone who could benefit from their services I could recomend no place higher and if you have it in your heart to support a great cause there is none better for that either.
Our experience with Washburn was excellent and I've referred others who have also been happy with their experience. Our counselor was VERY kid friendly, caring and provided a comfortable atmosphere for my daughter. I'd highly recommend Washburn to others!
As a Board member, I have seen the work that Washburn does for the children in our community. It is something that this community really needs to make the future viable for these children.
Washburn is a fantastic organization! It has made a huge impact in the community. They bring tremendous support to those that are in need.
I was fortunate to work at Washburn for 5 1/2 years and able to experience firsthand the care, competencies and skill of the many therapists and providers at the clinic.
Washburn is a fantastic organization. It promotes healthy families and provides a large variety of services to assist families and their children.
Washburn is a leader in the mental health community. The mental health services provided to children and families are outstanding. And, the training program is exceptional!
Washburn Center for Children is the only place I know that will help families dealing with a traumatized child. My son was adopted at age four and had several issues. The counselors were amazing and even helped us learn how to parent him at home.
Washburn is a pillar i the community of children's mental health. Not only do they give hope to many children and families in a direct way, they also work hard at educating other health providers and the community on the hard issues of mental health. Any family that has a child suffering from mental health knows what it is like to feel helpless and unsure of what to do and where to go. Washburn helps families cope and heal.
I volunteered at Washburn working on the annual golf tournament that raises funds and awareness for the kids of Washburn. I had a great experience not only working on the tournament, but also being there and seeing those in the community give back to the kids and support the efforts of Washburn.
I had the wonderful opportunity to spend a training year at Washburn while in my doctoral program. The clinic is fantastic - in services provided, agency culture, training provided, and awareness of multiculturalism across all areas. I continue to benefit from my training there as well as consulting with current staff at Washburn.
As a preschool teacher, I referred a child in my classroom to the Outreach Program at Washburn. The clinician was able to observe the child and provide some helpful suggestions for the classroom, and for the child.
I have worked with the staff and management of Washburn Center for Children since 1997. In that time I have seen them increase their ability to adapt to the increasingly complex needs of families and children. I see them as an important resource for this community.
I am very impressed by the dedication, the depth of knowledge and the way this staff works together to serve their clientele. Washburn is committed to serving all children and families who are in need of help at the level of care required. There is a great effort to reduce barriers. There is such an emphasis on helping the staff continue learning; the support that the clinical director provides her staff gives them the confidence to do their jobs well. This is an organization that keeps its eye on how well they are fulfilling their mission. I have been continually touched by how sacred the work is to the therapists and how invested they are in doing their best every day. The hope and energy is contagious. I have recommended Wilder to many parents.
I am a member of the board of trustees for Washburn for over 4 years and am very impressed with what they bring to the community in services and expert therapists. There is dedication to improving the lives of the children in the communites they serve.
my son started march 2009 with almost no speech or social skills. since coming here he has made huge strides in his speech, social skills, sharing and emotional regulation. washburn is a wonderful program that needs to continue for the other children out there that need help! thanks so much for all that you have done to make my son successful
I began volunteering for Washburn because they do work that is near and dear to my heart-- treating children's mental health issues similar to those experienced by my stepson. I have CONTINUED working with Washburn because I have learned that they are top in their field, setting standards in children's mental health especially related to the treatment of childhood trauma. They are an extremely well-run organization that provides essential interventions to children that truly turn their lives around. Washburn's services SAVE THE COMMUNITY MONEY by improving troubled children's ability to live normal, productive lives vs. failing in school and entering the juvenile justice system. The earlier a child receives help for behavioral and emotional problems, the better their prognosis and ability to turn their lives around. Washburn works closely with families to involve parents in their children's mental health by improving parenting skills and linking to other necessary family services. Washburn provides services to families at all levels of society--suburban, urban, poor and well-to-do. They are a crucial community resource.
I had an internship with the Family Focus program at Washburn in 2008. I saw firsthand the positive outcomes and changes in the children and their families' lives. In this field one sees small steps toward postive change. However at Washburn I saw significant major changes in family interactions and the reduction of stress and concerning behaviors for children. I believe it is the skilled interventions and techniques the staff utilized with children and caregivers that made the difference. Currently I use the knowledge and skills gained at Washburn in my work with families and will continue to do so as long as they remain effective. Tell your story here and help others understand this charity
I have worked at a variety of non-profits, and Washburn stands out. I truly haven't seen another local non-profit that acts so congruently with its mission. It is a fact that, without Washburn's leadership in the field, the entire local children's mental health scene would deteriorate.
Washburn provides much need assistance to families and children in need of dire help. Despite the unique challenges each child struggles with, the professionals at Washburn work with the child to overcome their difficulties. From my experience the staff is excellent and passionate about improving and forever altering the lives the children and their families.
The Washburn Center for Children is a terrific agency dedicated to helping children overcome trauma and difficult family situations by integrating them into a larger community and by creating positive relationships for the children with caring and reliable adults. The Washburn staff also works directly with families to develop effective parenting and relational strategies. From my limited time at Washburn thus far, it is clearly a great place. The staff, from therapists to administrators, are enthusiastic and passionate about their work. They are incredibly organized and determined to help struggling children and their families.
Washburn is an agency with a strong mission which is truly integrated into the daily work. The staff and supervisors are very good and genuinely seem to care about the services they provide. There is a feeling of integrity throughout the agency.
The final aspect of my master's in counseling and psychology was to complete a year-long internship in the elementary day treatment classroom at Washburn. Many of the children experienced complex trauma or had other emotional and behavioral challenges that made their lives challenging. I was impressed by the individualized and intensive group approach, based on proven treatment practices, to case management we as counselors took to assist each child. Intervention and stabilizion of the child's crisis made peaceful integration into their family, school, and every day life possible.
I have been on Washburn's board for a little over a year and am continuously impressed by the level of professionalism of everyone involved with the organization and the tremendous benefit the organization brings to our community. The health of our children is so important and mental health issues in children are often overlooked and not addressed. Washburn provides superior mental health services to kids and offers them a bright future.
Excellent agency which truly meets the needs of hard to reach children. I have recommended many children receive services from Washburn and do so with confidence.
I am honored to be participating in the planning for Washburn's Development and External Relations team. In delving deeper into the history and performance of this agency, I am astonished that more people don't know about it and that they consistently have such strong and profound impact on the mental health of children in our community. Of course, their work touches EVERYONE, not just clients/participants. This planning process is but one example of the way that the organization planfully and proactively approaches their role in meeting the unmet needs of the community. With all this great success, Washburn stands head and shoulders above many other players in this field and I think that plans to capitalize on the good will that the success engenders - maintaining contact with those served by the organization and those who previously served as volunteers - will take the fund development and community relations efforts to an even higher level of success. Congratulations, and keep shooting for the stars!
Washburn is one of the only mental health services available to children in Minneapolis. I worked as a principal in the Minneapolis Public Schools for 20 years and the needs for these services far outweighed the supply. Washburn was the only place to turn for extreme situations. Our family foundation has provided funding for 15 years. They do an outstanding job.
I have served on several Boards but none that spoke to the heart as much as Washburn Center for Children. It can be most difficult for people to understand the needs of a child when the illness can not be seen. It is easy to recognize the need for a hearing aid, or food, or clothing, however the need for mental help is often gone without notice. Without the help of Washburn more children would go through life with less happiness and more pain due to trauma. I have seen first hand the results of healing due to the care of the Washburn team and I thank God for their work. Susan St. James
As a former board member of Washburn Center For Children I got to see first hand the work they do and the thousands of children they served over my tenure. There are now thousands of children and their families who are in far better places in their lives because of Washburn. Washburn truly does help children and their families built better lives!
I have worked with Washburn Preschool Outreach Program for the past 4 years. Their staff has provided children, their families, and teachers in our preschool and kindergarten programs with support, advice, and expertise to help children be successful at home and at school. Washburn's services have filled a need that the public education system doesn't provide. They respond quickly to referrals, are open year-round, provide on-site observations and consultations, etc. They are a valuable asset to the local ECE and mental health communities!
Washburn Center for Children is a leading agency in children's mental health treatment. Washburn uses evidenced based treatment models and caring, dedicated staff to help children with emotional and behavioral problems learn more effective ways to express their feelings and needs while also supporting the children's parents, relatives, teachers, etc through difficult times. The children learn to feel safe, confident, and loved. They learn that they can be a good friend, do well in school, and that they are important.
I was introduced to Washburn as a participant in their annualy charity golf tournament. It was a great event for a great cause. The event was well organized, and there was a clear message provided regarding who Washburn was and what Washburn does. I would recommend having a child speak who has been helped by Washburn. The stories told where great, but the impact of seeing someone helped by something is greater.
The staff at Washburn are knowledgeable, gracious and reliable. They have assisted our regular staff many times over the past ten or more years. We depend on their expert insight,suggestions to address problematic behaviors in our classrooms and their willingness to conference with parents with us. My staff gives them top reviews!
Washburn Center for Children is a gem for children and families needing psychosocial and psychiatric intervention. The staff are caring and experienced professionals attuned to the diverse needs of clients in the community.
I have gotten to know the outstanding work of Washburn Center for Children by designing marketing materials for them over the past several years. I've learned so much about their mission and the people they serve through this work. They provide a crucial service to the children in our community who are struggling with social, emotional, and behavioral problems. I'm honored to have the opportunity to help share their success stories with as many people as possible. I'm continually inspired by their dedication to helping kids experience happier childhoods.
Washburn Child Guidance was a life changing experience for our son and ultimately, our family. We were referred to WCG after a preschool conference. Our son's teacher was concerned that he was not participating in activities and engaging other children. Upon sending out a representative, Kathy Hemmingway, our son's school experience took a severe change--for the better! Ms Hemmingway observed and our on two occasions and upon her findings was a suggestion to move him to a school that afforded him more stimulating activities and structured curriculum. She has continued to support our family by offering great advice and direction. I am thankful to have their services a phone call away and continue to check in when we need additional support. Washburn is a professional, personal and confidence building organization! Thank God for their services!!!
My family and our son's teachers worked for a year with an advisor from Washburn. The advisor spent time in our son's classroom, then advised his teachers and my spouse and I during numerous sessions over the year. The Washburn advisor was extremely thorough and patient, offering all kinds of useful insights for both parents and teachers. She was courteous and patient with all of us, and often provided helpful email reminders outside of our scheduled routine. I could see how our son's teachers appreciated and applied advice from the Washburn team member--the additional perspective and outside expertise was welcomed and used to great effect with all the students in the class. The Washburn approach provided very real, positive impact on our son and his classroom for which we are extremely grateful.
We have had many families receive services from Washburn Child Guidance Center. They have all been satisfied with the outcomes. This past fall, we had a representative of Washburn on site several mornings to just chat with our parents informally and answer their questions. This was a very popular event and we hope to do it again. Washburn has a sterling reputation in Minneapolis and we are proud to have a connection with them.
Washburn Center for Children works hard to incorporate health lifestyles for the children who attend its services. Employees are always looking for better ways in which they can educate themselves about their surroundings and the children's lives in order to be able to help them appropriately.
Washburn is a valuable resource and an integral part of the community. The work that they are doing, is providing such insight in the field. The staff are professional, well-trained and some of the most competent individuals I've ever had the privilege of consulting with.
The types of services Washburn offers far exceeds most organizations. Families with mental health issues have a wonderful resource for their families.
As a mentor of at-risk teens, I see the importance of making mental health services available to children. Especially with Washburn's policy of serving anyone, regardless of his/her ability to pay. What a critical service to the community!
Washburn came to my home and spent time observing my child. The observation was discussed and next steps were planned for intervention. The person who spent time with us was so helpful, kind and knowledgeable. And, it gave us a place to start and a plan to move forward from. We are very appreciative of the help received.
Making mental health services available to children is SO important. There is a huge need in our community and Washburn has been doing wonderful work for years.
Washburn Center for Children is a community mental health agency that helps children and families find greater mental health and enhanced functioning in all settings. Washburn provides not only excellent therapy services to families, but services to support overall family growth, like case management and outreach. Washburn employs caring and intelligent people who strive for greatness with every child and every family.
Washburn is a great local institution that does a huge amount of good in our community with a small budget. Five years ago, we put a new strategic plan in place. Since then, we have increased the number of children and families we serve by nearly 60%. Just as importantly, we have become a center of excellence for children's mental health. We are also training the next generation of clinicians in the best practices that have been developed here. I am very proud to be a part of Washburn.
As an intern at Washburn, I was able to work closely with various staff members working to improve the lives of children. My experience with Washburn diversified my experience as a professional and has opened many doors for my future.
I was supported by staff to grow professionally during my Masters program as well as personally. I have learned how to acknowledge and better communicate feelings to others which provides a more enjoyable and honest work environment.
I routinely refer families to Washburn Center for a variety of services. Their homebased programs and crisis support services are excellent and they have excellent clinicians helping children, teens and families in a number of locations. I highly recommend Washburn to families in need of mental health services.
Washburn is a wonderful organization. It is definitely the place to go if your child needs outside emotional support. I am constantly impressed by the therapists who work for Washburn, who have not only the requisite skill but also possess an innate ability to connect with and help children cope with life's struggles and changes.