About CCFS

2024 Annual Report

Discover how the Center for Child & Family Services made a difference in 2024.


Our Annual Report highlights a year of impact, innovation, and collaboration—all in service of empowering children, strengthening families, and uplifting our community.

The History of Center for Child & Family Services

Center for Child & Family Services began in late 1943 in response to the wartime need for professional counseling services for disrupted families.  At that time, the agency was known as the Family Counseling Service.   In 1944 the agency became affiliated with the National Family Service Association of America, now the Alliance for Children & Families.  Initial funding was provided by a committee of concerned society ladies.  By 1945, the agency was funded by the Community Chest from the neighboring cities of Hampton and Newport News, which later became the United Fund and subsequently the United Way.  In 1947, the agency began providing family counseling services on a Peninsula-wide basis, which is a continued practice today…

 

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We at Center for Child & Family Services know that finding the right service to help in a time of need can feel overwhelming. That’s why we are here to walk with you through your needs and the scope of your goals/objectives so that we can empower you to face life's challenges. 

CONTACT

info@kidsandfamilies.com
(757) 838 -1960 | Newport News, VA 
(757) 229-7940   | Williamsburg, VA

 

Executive Team

Michael Edmonds, MA, Chief Executive Officer

Dahlia Hendricks, BS, Chief Financial Officer and Director of Financial Services

Darla Timberlake, LPC, NCC, Clinical Director and Vice President of Behavioral Health Services

Ruth Hendricks, BA., Director of Giving and Community Engagement

Mary McClary, MA, Program Director - Williamsburg Office

Team CCFS

Iris Borden, Credit Counseling Coordinator

Jessica White, MA, Counselor

Laura Winn, BS, Representative Payee Coordinator

Tricia Rice, Book keeper

Whalan McDew BS, Fresh Start Coordinator

Barbara Joe, LPC, MA, Peaceful Choices Coordinator & Counselor

Kandace Pyburn, BS, Intake Coordinator & Safe Harbor for Kids Coordinator

Brenda Baker, Senior Client Coordinator

Tracey Siler, Credit Counselor Coordinator

Lisa Santiful, Evening Client Coordinator

Laura Gonzalez, MS, Hispanic Outreach Counselor & MCOP Program Coordinator

Carroll Prescott, Client Coordinator Williamsburg & Office Manager

Jennifer Hammond, LPC, Launch Coordinator & Counselor

Kelli Willshire, LPC, NCC, BCN, PH.D., Counselor

Jamie Wallace, Infant and Toddler Specialists

Diosa Montes, Infant and Toddler Specialists

Linda Tazi, Behavioral Specialist, Infant & Toddler

Eleni Koliopoulos, LPC, MA, Counselor

Krista Branon, LPC, M.S. Ed., Thrive Program and Intern Coordinator & Counselor

Valerie Brazzale - Russel, LPC, M.S. Ed., PRISM Program Coordinator & Counselor

Roxana Amundsen, MA, PRISM Asst Coordinator & Counselor

Breeona Wilkes, MS, Substance Abuse Counselor

Charise Pearson, MS, Counselor

Beth Loer, BA, Infant & Toddler Specialist - Supervisor

Board of Directors - Officers

Dan Elston, Chairperson of the Board
BayPort Credit Union, Vice President of Risk Management

Jay Mathieu, 1st Vice Chairperson of Board
Lt Col., U.S. Air Force, retired

Tanisha Baines, 2nd Vice Chairperson of Board
NASA Langley Research Center

Laura Wright, Treasurer of the Board
Old Point National Bank, VP of Marketing

Board of Directors - Members

Bryan Clagett - Past Chairperson of Board
Jamestown Associates

Brian J. Gillette - Past Chairperson of Board
Gillette Law Group

Lisa Church
ABNB Credit Union

Brian Dahn
Huntington-Ingalls Industries, Benefits Director

Jason Tilley
1st Advantage Federal Credit Union, Chief Information Officer

Nicole Dunn
Newport News Shipbuilding, Finance

Casey Duplantier, Director Emeritus
1st Advantage Federal Credit Union, retired CEO

Scott Gray
SnK Solutions LLC, President

Lisa M. Moore, Esq.
The Heritage Law Group

Alan Hansford
Consultant, Leadership Advisory | Vistage Chair

Dustin Stokes
Atlas Systems, Inc., CIO

Michael Edmonds, President / CEO, Secretary of the Board
Center for Child & Family Services