Interface Children & Family Services

Established in 1973, Interface Children & Family Services is the region's most comprehensive nonprofit social services agency providing 24,000 local clients annually with direct, responsive, wrap-around services to address the complex needs of client and community. As a critical safety net for children and families, we provide 24 distinct programs across six major program areas including mental health services, youth services, family violence intervention, justice-involved families, and community development and 2-1-1 information and referral in 19 counties. Today, Interface serves over 24,000 individuals annually. We continue to earn the respect of individuals, businesses, and foundations which provide grants, donations, and in-kind services to ensure that the work of Interface is sustained. Interface works collaboratively with many other service providers. We are the only agency with a presence in all existing, formalized "under one roof" facilities across Ventura County. By collaborating, we best provide family support, domestic violence intervention, outreach and youth activities, as well as prevention and counseling within economically challenged communities. To establish a foundation of violence prevention and mental health, we embed five family strengthening objectives into our programs: Help parents develop resiliency Help families develop a support system Help families secure practical help when they need it Teach parents how to raise healthy children Help children to develop socially and emotionally Our mission is... Strengthening children, families and communities to be safe, healthy and thriving.