Children's Institute - CII

✨Long waits for Spanish-speaking therapy shouldn’t stand between families and healing. That reality inspired Sandy Morales, BHW, Clinical Supervisor at Children’s Institute LA, to dedicate her career to expanding access to culturally responsive behavioral health care for her community.

🔗 Healing starts with connection. Discover Behavioral Health Services at Children’s Institute LA today. (Link in bio)

💙 Kulsum Wasi, therapist at Children’s Institute, shares what inspired her to become a therapist — and why access to compassionate mental health care can change lives.

✨ Because every child, every family, deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported!

🔗Discover Behavioral Health & Wellness services at Children’s Institute! (Link in bio)

💙 This Foster Care Awareness Month, we celebrate the strength, courage, and resilience of young people like Ari.

💬 “The biggest definition for foster youth is resilience.”

💙 Her words remind us that foster youth are more than their circumstances — they are powerful, hopeful, and capable of overcoming so much. Join us in honoring their stories, amplifying their voices, and supporting every child’s right to feel safe, seen, and loved.

🔗 Discover the LAUNCH program today! (link in bio)

💙 This Foster Care Awareness Month, we’re celebrating youth like Estella — a trailblazer with big dreams and an even brighter future ahead.

💙 Estella is on track to become the first person in her family to graduate, and she’s excited for all that’s to come. Her journey is a powerful reminder that system involved youth are resilient, determined, and full of potential.

Join us in uplifting and celebrating the incredible young people shaping their own futures every single day.

🔗 Discover the LAUNCH program today! (link in bio)

📣 Meet Brooklyn, a young foster youth and elected chair of the Legacy Program at LAUNCH.

💪 She’s using her voice to lead, uplift, and create change.

Don’t miss “Victory Is Our Story” event next Thursday!

🗓️ Thursday May 28
⏰ 4PM- 6PM
📍 Children’s Institute, 1500 Hughes Way, C100, Long Beach, CA 90810

👉 For youth ages 14-27.
👉 Reside in Long Beach or surrounding area.
👉Current or former system-involved youth

🔗 RSVP today! (Link in bio)

🚗✨Thank you to , , , and our amazing onsite pit crew for helping make our ECE Car Show such a special day for our children and families!

❤️ Your generosity and support brought so much joy to our LA communities.

🔗 Want to make a difference too? Make a donation or reach out today to learn how you can support local children and families. (Link in bio)

🚘 Turning creativity into hands-on fun!

🎨 Thanks to our incredible partnership with Petersen Automotive Museum, children at our annual ECE Car Show had the exciting opportunity to explore and decorate a special wrapped car using erasable markers!

📚 At Children’s Institute, learning goes beyond the classroom with engaging
experiences that spark imagination, curiosity, and joy.

🔗 Ready to give your child opportunities like this? Visit our website and register for our Early Childhood Education program today! (link in bio)

🚗✨What an incredible day at the 7th Annual ECE Car Show at Children’s Institute!

💙 From classic cars to community connection, the event was filled with excitement, smiles, and unforgettable moments for our children and families!

💙 A huge thank you to everyone who brought their vehicles, volunteered their time, and helped us make this year’s show such a success. Your support continues to create joyful experiences and lasting memories for our ECE community.

📣 A huge shoutout to our partners and sponsors!









Here’s to 7 amazing years, and many more to come!

🌟 From foster care to finding her passion — Everlyn’s journey is one you need to hear.

🌟 As a CII Launch Intern, she discovered what she’s capable of and where she’s headed. Her story proves that the right opportunity can change everything.

🔗 To host a CII Launch Intern contact us here today!