The unique partnership between the Foundation and the members of the Crittenton family of agencies was born in 1883 as a result of Charles Crittenton’s and later, Dr. Kate Waller Barrett’s belief that each agency should be an independent organization. Each organization was dedicated to providing services designed to meet the specific needs of the community in which it operated and was strengthened by being part of a network of agencies supported by a national unifying body. Today, the Crittenton family of agencies continues to share with each other and the Foundation a common history, belief in the power of collaboration, and an enduring drive to ensure that girls and young women have the support and opportunities they need to reach their full potential.

For more than a century, the 27 members of the Crittenton family of agencies have operated in 24 states, and provide innovative, comprehensive, strength-based gender and culturally responsive, trauma-informed services grounded in research, respect and results.

We know that there are many other organizations that share this common history. Through mergers and name changes we have lost track of some Crittenton agencies and programs. If you believe that your agency or one of your programs, divisions or centers was once affiliated with an historical Crittenton agency we would like to hear from you. You can reach us by emailing: inbox@TheNationalCrittentonFoundation.org.

Below are links to the active members of the Crittenton family of agencies. Many of these agencies have multiple sites. The city listed below for each agency represents only the main program office.

• Atlanta, Georgia–Families First
• Baltimore, Maryland–Florence Crittenton Services of Greater Baltimore
• Boston, Massachusetts–Crittenton Women’s Union
• Charleston, South Carolina–Florence Crittenton Programs of South Carolina
• Charlotte, North Carolina–Florence Crittenton Services
• Chattanooga, Tennessee–Partnership for Families, Children, and Adults
• Columbus, Ohio–Directions for Youth and Families
• Denver, Colorado–Florence Crittenton School, Parent Pathways
• Erie, Pennsylvania–Florence Crittenton Division, Perseus House
• Fullerton, California–Crittenton Services for Children and Families
• Helena, Montana–Florence Crittenton Home and Services
• Houston, Texas–DePelchin Children’s Center
• Jackson, Mississippi–Children’s Home Society
• Kansas City, Missouri–Crittenton Children’s Center, Saint Luke’s Health System
• Knoxville, Tennessee–The Florence Crittenton Agency, Inc.
• Lexington, Kentucky–Florence Crittenton Home and Services Inc.
• New York, New York–Inwood House
• Peoria, Illinois–Crittenton Centers
• Phoenix, Arizona–Florence Crittenton Services of Arizona
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania–Youth Service Inc.
• Portland, Oregon–White Shield Center, Salvation Army Cascade Division
• San Francisco, California–Florence Crittenton Services
• Sioux City, Iowa–Crittenton Center
• Topeka, Kansas–Florence Crittenton Services of Topeka, Inc.
• Washington, DC–Crittenton Services of Greater Washington
• Wheeling, West Virginia–Crittenton Services Inc.
• Winter Park, Florida–Children’s Home Society of Florida