Washburn Center for Children
Washburn Center for Children Headquarters Location
Minneapolis, MN
About Washburn Center for Children
Mental health touches us all. At Washburn Center, we’re committed to nurturing every child and family's well-being and full potential through transformative mental healthcare. We are continuosly learning and evolving. What we do is grounded in compassion and hope. Join our team as we serve more than 3,600 children and approximately 10,800 family members each year through school, home and clinic-based mental health services.
All of our services are designed to help children become more successful at home, in school and in the community. Washburn Center for Children strives to integrate innovative research into program practice, implement meaningful evaluation methods and provide effective training and consultation for agency staff and community collaborators.
About UsAll of our services are designed to help children become more successful at home, in school and in the community. Washburn Center for Children strives to integrate innovative research into program practice, implement meaningful evaluation methods and provide effective training and consultation for agency staff and community collaborators.
Mental Health is as Important as Physical Health
Washburn Center for Children is the state’s leading children’s mental health center, caring for a wide variety of children’s needs such as:
- attention deficit disorders
- trauma
- behavioral problems
- anxiety
- learning difficulties
- depression
One out of five Minnesota children will experience mental health challenges, yet only 20% get the help they need. Washburn ensures caregivers have a resource to help kids who are hurting on the inside.
Washburn Center believes a child’s mental health is as important as their physical health. Our compassionate child therapists help children develop the skills to be successful at home, in school and in the community.
Who We Help
Washburn Center serves children from birth to age 18. Last year, we offered hope to nearly 3,600 children and approximately 10,800 family members. In response to the community’s growing need, we doubled the number of children we served in the past six years. More than 65% of children we serve are from families with low incomes.
What We Value
Cultural Responsiveness is essential to achieving our mission. Our aspirational aim is to advance equity and work toward building a multi-cultural workplace community that balances culturally responsive practice and collaboration with internal self-awareness and reflection.
This requires a commitment, by each and every employee, to increase awareness of our own cultural beleifs, values and biases, a commitment to self-reflection and individual growth, and an intentional commitment to actively integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into our organizational culture at Washburn Center. The on-going practice of learning, developing and action is guided by our core values:
- We embody compassion
- We practice resilience and hold hope
- We build a multicultural community
- We transform and grow
CommunityWashburn Center for Children is the state’s leading children’s mental health center, caring for a wide variety of children’s needs such as:
- attention deficit disorders
- trauma
- behavioral problems
- anxiety
- learning difficulties
- depression
One out of five Minnesota children will experience mental health challenges, yet only 20% get the help they need. Washburn ensures caregivers have a resource to help kids who are hurting on the inside.
Washburn Center believes a child’s mental health is as important as their physical health. Our compassionate child therapists help children develop the skills to be successful at home, in school and in the community.
Who We Help
Washburn Center serves children from birth to age 18. Last year, we offered hope to nearly 3,600 children and approximately 10,800 family members. In response to the community’s growing need, we doubled the number of children we served in the past six years. More than 65% of children we serve are from families with low incomes.
What We Value
Cultural Responsiveness is essential to achieving our mission. Our aspirational aim is to advance equity and work toward building a multi-cultural workplace community that balances culturally responsive practice and collaboration with internal self-awareness and reflection.
This requires a commitment, by each and every employee, to increase awareness of our own cultural beleifs, values and biases, a commitment to self-reflection and individual growth, and an intentional commitment to actively integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into our organizational culture at Washburn Center. The on-going practice of learning, developing and action is guided by our core values:
- We embody compassion
- We practice resilience and hold hope
- We build a multicultural community
- We transform and grow
A Critical Community Resource
Washburn Center for Children has strengthened the Twin Cities community for 135 years. The nonprofit:
1. Is the state’s leading expert in childhood trauma.
2. Developed a nationally recognized model for treating high-risk children, with the resulting research information being used by therapists across the nation.
3. Provides quality assessment and treatment of children that incorporates evidence based practices, promising practices and new research — all to help children grow into healthy, productive adults.
Our Service Area
Washburn Center’s three office locations – Brooklyn Park, Edina and Minneapolis – serve the entire Twin Cities metro area. The nonprofit also offers in-home services, and its school based program serves the Eden Prairie, Bloomington and Minneapolis school districts.
We’re Built Around A Story Of Hope
Take a brief stroll through our history.
- 1883
CARING FOR ORPHANED CHILDREN
Cadwallader C. Washburn, co-founder of the milling company that has since become General Mills, founded the Washburn Memorial Orphan Asylum after a mill explosion left several children orphaned.
- 1924
EVOLVING TO MEET THE COMMUNITY’S NEEDS
After the orphanage closed in 1924, the nonprofit began providing services for children in foster care.
- 1951
A FOCUS ON CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH
Washburn Memorial Clinic opened as a mental health clinic, laying the foundation for Washburn to become the leading children’s mental health center in the state.
- 2007
CREATING A CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
The agency changed its name to Washburn Center for Children and, in the following year, received the Nonprofit Excellence Award from the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.
- 2014
A NEW FACILITY TO MEET THE COMMUNITY’S NEEDS
Having doubled the number of children served, Washburn Center opened a new facility in 2014 that will offer more Twin Cities children a place to grow and heal.
CareersWashburn Center for Children has strengthened the Twin Cities community for 135 years. The nonprofit:
1. Is the state’s leading expert in childhood trauma.
2. Developed a nationally recognized model for treating high-risk children, with the resulting research information being used by therapists across the nation.
3. Provides quality assessment and treatment of children that incorporates evidence based practices, promising practices and new research — all to help children grow into healthy, productive adults.
Our Service Area
Washburn Center’s three office locations – Brooklyn Park, Edina and Minneapolis – serve the entire Twin Cities metro area. The nonprofit also offers in-home services, and its school based program serves the Eden Prairie, Bloomington and Minneapolis school districts.
We’re Built Around A Story Of Hope
Take a brief stroll through our history.
- 1883
CARING FOR ORPHANED CHILDREN
Cadwallader C. Washburn, co-founder of the milling company that has since become General Mills, founded the Washburn Memorial Orphan Asylum after a mill explosion left several children orphaned.
- 1924
EVOLVING TO MEET THE COMMUNITY’S NEEDS
After the orphanage closed in 1924, the nonprofit began providing services for children in foster care.
- 1951
A FOCUS ON CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH
Washburn Memorial Clinic opened as a mental health clinic, laying the foundation for Washburn to become the leading children’s mental health center in the state.
- 2007
CREATING A CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
The agency changed its name to Washburn Center for Children and, in the following year, received the Nonprofit Excellence Award from the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.
- 2014
A NEW FACILITY TO MEET THE COMMUNITY’S NEEDS
Having doubled the number of children served, Washburn Center opened a new facility in 2014 that will offer more Twin Cities children a place to grow and heal.
We're in the Business of Changing Lives
Washburn Center offers an innovative, collaborative work environment where employees and interns compassionately support our mission to help children have healthier childhoods.
A Leader in Children’s Mental Health
Washburn Center for Children is a leading children’s mental health center in Minnesota that cares for children experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, learning difficulties and other mental health challenges. Washburn Center’s employees and interns serve nearly 3,300 children and approximately 9,500 family members each year through an array of center-based, in-home and school programs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Washburn Center for Children is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, veteran, and people with disabilities employer. If you need an accommodation at any stage in the application process, please call 612.871.1454 and ask to speak with the Human Resources department.
Life @ WashburnWashburn Center offers an innovative, collaborative work environment where employees and interns compassionately support our mission to help children have healthier childhoods.
A Leader in Children’s Mental Health
Washburn Center for Children is a leading children’s mental health center in Minnesota that cares for children experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, learning difficulties and other mental health challenges. Washburn Center’s employees and interns serve nearly 3,300 children and approximately 9,500 family members each year through an array of center-based, in-home and school programs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Washburn Center for Children is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, veteran, and people with disabilities employer. If you need an accommodation at any stage in the application process, please call 612.871.1454 and ask to speak with the Human Resources department.
Life at Washburn Center
Our team-oriented approach provides opportunities for professional growth and creates a community of peers that are all working to help children reach their potential.
A Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Washburn Center for Children believes it is our responsibility to promote an inclusive community and foster a supportive and respectful culture for all families and staff who come through our doors. We are committed to the ongoing process of creating an inclusive environment that celebrates, honors and respects the seen and unseen diversity of all individuals, groups and families.
Washburn Center strives to create a more inclusive and equitable organizational culture through the following activities:
1. Inclusion and Equity Task Force
2. Bi-Monthly Inclusion TALX meetings
3. Diversity and Inclusion Culturally Responsiveness Team (DICR) – a facilitation group that is committed to creating all-agency and group-specific experiences to build equity, inclusion and a culturally responsive organization.
A Commitment to Professional Growth and Clinical Training
Washburn Center is committed to ongoing training for therapists in best practices and evidence-based models such as:
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior (TF-CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Trauma Informed Child-Parent Psychotherapy
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI)
- PracticeWise: Managing and Adapting Practice (MAP)
We provide ongoing supervision for those working towards Minnesota Licensure in addition to monthly in-service trainings covering topics such as child protection issues and intervention strategies that provide continuing education credits.
A Sense of Team
Our work can be demanding, so we intentionally foster a culture of wellness and a sense of team. From food trucks and monthly summer barbeques, to department retreats and groups such as Green Team and Health and Happiness, you’ll have the chance to connect with your peers and build relationships.
Comprehensive Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and a 403b retirement plan.
Our team-oriented approach provides opportunities for professional growth and creates a community of peers that are all working to help children reach their potential.
A Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Washburn Center for Children believes it is our responsibility to promote an inclusive community and foster a supportive and respectful culture for all families and staff who come through our doors. We are committed to the ongoing process of creating an inclusive environment that celebrates, honors and respects the seen and unseen diversity of all individuals, groups and families.
Washburn Center strives to create a more inclusive and equitable organizational culture through the following activities:
1. Inclusion and Equity Task Force
2. Bi-Monthly Inclusion TALX meetings
3. Diversity and Inclusion Culturally Responsiveness Team (DICR) – a facilitation group that is committed to creating all-agency and group-specific experiences to build equity, inclusion and a culturally responsive organization.
A Commitment to Professional Growth and Clinical Training
Washburn Center is committed to ongoing training for therapists in best practices and evidence-based models such as:
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior (TF-CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Trauma Informed Child-Parent Psychotherapy
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI)
- PracticeWise: Managing and Adapting Practice (MAP)
We provide ongoing supervision for those working towards Minnesota Licensure in addition to monthly in-service trainings covering topics such as child protection issues and intervention strategies that provide continuing education credits.
A Sense of Team
Our work can be demanding, so we intentionally foster a culture of wellness and a sense of team. From food trucks and monthly summer barbeques, to department retreats and groups such as Green Team and Health and Happiness, you’ll have the chance to connect with your peers and build relationships.
Comprehensive Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and a 403b retirement plan.
Number of Employees in Washburn Center for Children
51 to 200
Washburn Center for Children Revenue
$5M to $25M (USD)