Center for Children

Center for Children We are the largest provider of children mental health in Southern Maryland.

Since 1989, the Center for Children has been dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child abuse and promote positive health through crisis intervention and therapy.

Why January MattersChild trafficking affects youth in Maryland and across the nation.Awareness creates safety.Education ...
01/09/2026

Why January Matters

Child trafficking affects youth in Maryland and across the nation.
Awareness creates safety.
Education creates prevention.

This month, we’re amplifying resources and lifting the voices of survivors.
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Red Flags to Watch ForPossible signs a child might be at risk of trafficking:• Sudden shifts in behavior• New expensive ...
01/07/2026

Red Flags to Watch For

Possible signs a child might be at risk of trafficking:

• Sudden shifts in behavior
• New expensive items with no explanation
• Increased secrecy, especially online
• Older partners or friendships
• Running away
• Signs of fear, control, or isolation

If you’re concerned, the Center for Children can guide next steps.
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Child trafficking isn’t always what you see in movies.It often happens through manipulation, coercion, or online groomin...
01/05/2026

Child trafficking isn’t always what you see in movies.
It often happens through manipulation, coercion, or online grooming—sometimes by someone the child knows or trusts.

Trafficking = exploitation.
It does not always involve kidnapping or transporting someone across state lines.

The Center for Children stands with youth who have been harmed.
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January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month.This month, we’re shining a light on the reality of child trafficking in Ma...
01/01/2026

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
This month, we’re shining a light on the reality of child trafficking in Maryland and the vital support our Advocacy Program provides to youth who have been exploited.

Follow along as we share facts, red flags, prevention tools, and ways you can support children in our community.

📘 Need help? Contact the Center for Children for support and resources.
📞 National Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
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This Holiday Season, we are grateful for every caregiver, teacher, neighbor, and supporter who helps keep children healt...
12/25/2025

This Holiday Season, we are grateful for every caregiver, teacher, neighbor, and supporter who helps keep children healthy, happy, and safe. 🎄

Thank you for:
- Listening to children
- Believing them
- Protecting them

If you or someone you know needs support this season, the Center for Children is just a call away.

From our family to yours, we wish you a peaceful, safe, and joyful holiday. 💚

With new devices and extra screen time, holidays are a good time to talk about online safety:Keep devices in shared fami...
12/22/2025

With new devices and extra screen time, holidays are a good time to talk about online safety:

Keep devices in shared family spaces when possible.

Know which apps and games your child is using.

Remind kids: Never share their full name, address, or school online.
Open conversations now can help prevent unsafe situations later.

“Give Grandma a hug!” can feel uncomfortable for some kids.This season, let’s teach body boundaries:Ask: “Would you like...
12/19/2025

“Give Grandma a hug!” can feel uncomfortable for some kids.
This season, let’s teach body boundaries:

Ask: “Would you like to give a hug, a high-five, or just wave?”

Respect their answer—yes or no.

When adults respect children’s choices about their bodies, we help protect them and build lifelong confidence.

🏠 Holiday Home Safety Check:Keep small ornaments & batteries out of reach of little hands.Store hot drinks and candles a...
12/18/2025

🏠 Holiday Home Safety Check:

Keep small ornaments & batteries out of reach of little hands.

Store hot drinks and candles away from table edges.

Double-check smoke detectors and space heaters.

A few minutes of prevention can keep holiday memories happy and injury-free.

Super Heroes for Kids | Thank you once again to Pizza Hotline La Plata, MD for your tremendous support and donation of 8...
12/17/2025

Super Heroes for Kids | Thank you once again to Pizza Hotline La Plata, MD for your tremendous support and donation of 85 pizzas for our holiday party for our kids tonight! We are incredibly blessed for your amazing staff and continued partnership! Way to go Julia and Amber… you two are rock stars! Say thanks to the rest of your team!!!

🎁 While we deck the halls, let’s also protect what matters most—our children.Here are simple ways to keep kids safe & so...
12/17/2025

🎁 While we deck the halls, let’s also protect what matters most—our children.
Here are simple ways to keep kids safe & sound at home, online, and in the community this holiday season.

The holidays can feel hard for children who are missing a loved one, a parent who’s away, or a family change. 💔Ways to s...
12/16/2025

The holidays can feel hard for children who are missing a loved one, a parent who’s away, or a family change. 💔
Ways to support:

Create a small ritual (light a candle, share a memory, draw a picture).

Let them talk—or be quiet—without pressure.

Remind them: “It’s okay to feel sad and still have fun, too.”
You’re helping them build healthy ways to cope with grief and change.

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6100 Radio Station Road
La Plata, MD
20646

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 8pm
Thursday 8:30am - 8pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

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+13016099887

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