Our Vision

    Central California “Family Crisis Center” will develop programs that most effectively

meet the demand and distinctive needs of its homeless, domestic violence clients and

their children.  It will offer services to meet the severe problems of children affected by

issues of violence, homelessness and substance abuse. The organization will have

sufficient skilled staff, board members and funding resources to support its ongoing

programs and facility needs.

The Family Crisis Center is an organization that serves women and families in crisis.  The underlying premise of agency services and programming is to demonstrate care, concern and compassion to those seeking assistance to create hope and strength.  We pledge to work together with each individual that we serve for the purpose of supporting responsible and successful lives resulting in a healthy community.

Our Foundation

Central California Family Crisis Center, Inc. (d.b.a. Porterville Mission Project and Porterville Women’s Shelter).

History

            ▪  1977 incorporated as 501c(3) non-profit organization

            ▪  1979 established safe house for domestic violence victims

      ▪  1984 the shelter was serving over 80 women and children each year

      ▪  1985 shelter expanded to house 300 women and children annually

      ▪  2006 most programs are offered bilingually

 Mary Baker and a group of local citizens concerned about the homeless population in the Porterville area originally formed the organization.  Initially, our services met the community's need by providing emergency shelter, food and clothing to homeless families in our rural community.  We soon became aware that many of these homeless women and children were victims of domestic violence.  Wanting to increase services to families suffering from domestic violence, we raised funds to purchase a three-bedroom home in the early to mid-1980's that would be capable of housing up to 80 or more local women and children annually.  Within months, the Board of Directors saw the need to renovate and expand to a larger facility to accommodate a growing number of women and children. Funding was sought to keep pace with the increasing demand for shelter services.