Our Impact

70 years of showing up for families who need it most.

Since 1956, Child Guidance Resource Centers has been part of some of the hardest, most important moments in people's lives. The numbers tell part of the story. The people behind them tell the rest.

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By the Numbers

Families supported

Clinicians and support employees

Programs across the lifespan

Children encouraged

raised in support of our children and families

Counties- Philadelphia, Delaware, Montgomery, and Chester

of every dollar spent on programs and services

Children happily running up a school staircase.

Our Commitment to Quality

Mental and behavioral health care is only as good as the people and standards behind it.

CGRC is proud to be Joint Commission accredited — one of the first mental and behavioral health organizations in the region to voluntarily seek this distinction. It's a signal of our commitment to accountability, safety, and continuous improvement that families and funders can count on.

Our programs are evidence-based, our clinicians are mission-driven, and our outcomes are tracked — because the families we serve deserve nothing less.

Highlights from 2024–2025

people served across 14 programs — children, families, and adults whose lives look different because someone answered the call.

caregivers participated in monthly education and support sessions for parents navigating children's trauma — finding community and tools in the process.

families received school supplies through our Back to School Essentials Drive, helping children start the year with confidence.

continuing education courses delivered through our Professional Development Center since July 2024, strengthening the next generation of mental health professionals.

of our 2024 interns came from underrepresented communities — a reflection of our commitment to building a workforce that looks like the region we serve.

students successfully transitioned back to their home school districts from The School at CGRC — a milestone that represents exactly what we're here to do.

raised at our Superhero 5K, bringing 150 participants together around mental health awareness and ATOD prevention

Program Outcomes

Professional Development Center

Accredited by the American Psychological Association, the National Board of Certified Counselors, the PA Board of Social Workers, and the PA Department of Education — reaching mental health professionals locally and nationally.

Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST)

Over 85% of youth who complete MST remain in school or employed. 87% of parents report feeling more confident in their parenting skills after the program.

Client Stories

Andrew

Entered CGRC's Specialized Community Residential Rehabilitation program at one of the lowest points of his life. Within a year, he had achieved his goals, transitioned to supportive housing, and became a Certified Peer Specialist — now helping others with his own story.

Carson

A second grader whose unsafe behaviors decreased significantly after CGRC connected him and his family with Family-Based Services, enabling him to spend more time learning and engaging with peers. His family's words: "Priceless."

"Keep up the good work. There are so many parents like us who desperately need your programs."

Barbara, Guiding Good Choices Parent

The Funding Reality

Mental health funding is complex, and public reimbursement rates rarely keep pace with the true cost of care. In 2024–2025, CGRC served more people than donations alone could sustain — and that gap is real.

Revenue

Donations

Expenses

Total Revenue + Donations

Every philanthropic dollar helps us close the gap between what Medicaid covers and what families actually need. With 84 cents of every dollar going directly to programs, your investment reaches people — not overhead.

Annual Report

Want the Full Picture?

Download our latest Annual Report for a deeper look at our programs, highlights, financials, and the people we serve.

Download the 2024–2025 Annual Report