History informs our work
In 1883, the founder of Washburn Center for Children envisioned providing hope to children, “without question or distinction to age, sex, race, color or religion.”
Today, our vision sets out to transform children’s mental health care while dismantling the systemic racism that interferes with equitable health outcomes.
Most systems — health care, insurance, educational and societal — have been established and continue to follow practices that don’t fully support the needs of communities of color. And, often those communities have experiences that make them hesitant to even try getting help.
Today, our work seeks to change that for every individual and community.
