Our Story

Founded in 1988 by a group of doctors and community leaders, the Children’s Center of the Antelope Valley is a private, non-profit healthcare organization located in Northern Los Angeles County that provides a continuum of services to child victims of abuse, children at risk of abuse, and their families.

The Center offers innovative, comprehensive prevention, intervention and treatment services and is the coordinating agency of multiple community partnerships involving both public and private agencies.

Our Mission

Our Mission at The Children’s Center of the Antelope Valley is “to promote healing of the whole person and a healthier community by providing care and services to empower children, individuals, and families to overcome life’s difficulties.

Our Vision

A community where we invest in families and individuals to empower them to reach their fullest potential and create lasting generational change.

Compassion

Equity

Excellence

Integrity

Leadership

Mentorship

Meet our Team

Leadership and Board
Our leadership team brings experience, heart, and steady vision to every program and partnership. Their dedication ensures that every individual and family who walks through our doors receives care that honors their story and strengthens their future. Meet the people shaping our path forward.

The Board of Directors

President

Michael Hernandez

Vice President

Joshua Ginsberg

Treasurer

Lori Fischer

Secretary

Samantha Schmitz

Board Member

Joe Acosta

Board Member

Debra Labon

Board Member

Alex Massari

Executive Director

Osas Otasowie, MS, MFT.

The Executive Leadership Team

The Leadership Team

HR Manager

Wandala Johnson, PHR, SHRM-CP

Executive Assistant

Siboney Vargas-Gonzalez, A.A.

Clinical Supervisor

Douglas Corrigan, Ed.D, LMFT

Clinical Supervisor

Clive Kennedy, Ph.D

Clinical Supervisor

Jacqueline Molina, M.A., LMFT

Clinical Supervisor

Keshia Humphrey, LMFT

Clinical Supervisor

Jessica Perez, LCSW

Program Manager I

Vera Newman, MSW

Program Manager I

Kendra Davis, B.A.

Program Manager I

Kevin Reyes, B.A.

Program Manager I

Katrina Nelson, M.S.

Program Manager I

Richard Ortega, M.A.

Annual Report

The Board of Directors continually looks ahead to ensure that CCAV’s programs and services remain aligned with our mission and vision, creating meaningful, positive impact for the families we serve. CCAV has been a longstanding recipient of Los Angeles County funding, leading to multi-year Master Agreements with the Departments of Mental Health, Public Health, and Children and Family Services. Our sponsors and donors are advocates who share our commitment to this work, and their support helps ensure that ninety-five cents of every dollar goes directly toward services that promote the health and wellness of local children.

Read about our Fiscal year 2023 – 2024 Audited Financial Report.