We are a diverse team of clinicians, researchers, and administrators working with and promoting resilience for children and families affected by stressful or traumatic experiences. These can include a need for support around parenting, familial violence, interpersonal violence, community violence, abuse, neglect, disruptions in caregiving, stressful life transitions, and systemic racism. We are committed to recognizing the adverse consequences of health disparities and advocating to ensure equity in access to care. Mt. Hope Family Center’s unique approach combines clinical services, innovative research, and hands-on mentoring and training in one facility. We provide evidence-based intervention and prevention services to over 800 children and families annually in our community. As part of the University of Rochester, we also train and educate the next generation of clinicians and researcher scientists. Our team, along with the center’s executive director, Sheree Toth, Ph.D., is committed to reducing the devastating impact of childhood trauma, especially child maltreatment. We aim to support children and families as they work toward short and long-term psychological and physical well-being and desired developmental outcomes, all while honoring their histories, life experiences, and cultural wealth.
