Creating the Opportunity to Heal

Meet Michael and learn about CCTC’s impactful work in the community. Michael grows up in an abusive household, overcome with intergenerational trauma. How would Michael’s life trajectory change if he had the opportunity to heal from his adverse childhood experiences at Children’s Crisis Treatment Center.

Get To Know Us

Learn more about our vital mission, our dedicated team of professionals, and our start in the basement of the Franklin Institute.

About Us
Our mission is to passionately serve the emotional needs of children and families beginning in early childhood. We meet children where they are and help them reach their full potential regardless of their challenges.
Our History
50 years ago, CCTC was founded as a research demonstration project in the basement of the Franklin Institute. Over the past half century CCTC has been a safe place for healing for over 100,000 children in crisis.
Our Team
In accordance with CCTC’s mission, our diverse staff is highly committed to meeting the behavioral health needs of children and families in the Philadelphia region.
Make a Donation
Your donation to CCTC can help us raise awareness and provide essential support to children affected by trauma.
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Our Programs + Services

at our center

Our centers are located in Philadelphia and Montgomery County

At Our Center

School-Based

We partner with local schools to integrate comprehensive behavioral health services

In Schools

COMMUNITY-BASED

Our community programs serve 15 zip codes within Philadelphia + Montgomery County

In the Community
400+
CCTC staff throughout the Philadelphia region

JOIN OUR TEAM

We are looking for exceptional people to help continue building our team.

$1,200 SIGN-ON BONUS*

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At Children’s Crisis Treatment Center (CCTC), our staff are dedicated to addressing the impact of childhood traumatic events and other challenges.

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Advocacy
The enduring effects of abuse and related adverse experiences in childhood
Childhood trauma has been linked to a variety of changes in brain structure and function and stress–responsive neurobiological systems. Epidemiological studies have documented the impact of trauma on health and emotional well–being.
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