Center for Human Services (CHS) is changing lives and building futures through programs that strengthen and support youth and families.
We are a local nonprofit serving youth and families in Stanislaus County through prevention, education, intervention, shelter, counseling and treatment services. We help meet the basic human needs of people in our community every day by providing concrete support in times of need and a caring environment. Each year we serve over 10,000 children, individuals and families in several core program areas.
Our History
In 2020 Center for Human Services celebrated 50 years of service to our community. We started in 1970 with a simple house, one paid staff member, nine volunteers and big ideas to help youth struggling with substance use. Today, we have over 260 dedicated employees embedded in every community of Stanislaus County and our big ideas keep growing. Explore our interactive timeline.
Our Impact
Last year we served over 17,000 children, individuals and families in Stanislaus County.
Our Values
Our core values are at the heart of our organizational culture and drive our daily work. These values serve to guide staff in all our actions and decisions
Funding Sources
Center for Human Services acknowledges the support of our funding partners who underwrite, in part, the quality services provided to children and families. Partners include but are not limited to: Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, Community Services Agency, Probation, First 5 Stanislaus, various school districts, foundations, Federal and State agencies. We are grateful to all of our funders for fostering the health and well-being of our communities through their support of our prevention, intervention, treatment, counseling and shelter services.
