Overview

Support Our Mission. Increase the Impact.

According to 2021 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 1 in 5 children and teens have a mental, emotional, or behavioral condition such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, disruptive behavior disorder, trauma, or stressors caused by life events.     

And many of those with a diagnosable condition cannot access care or treatment, resulting in further deterioration of their mental health. For 41% of our families living at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level, the cost of mental health care is simply not an option. For others, barriers to care may include being uninsured or underinsured, lacking reliable transportation, facing language and cultural competency barriers, and other challenges.   

Austin Child Guidance Center (ACGC) relies on fundraising efforts for more than 90% of our annual budget. Become part of our community of donors and sponsors to help provide the financial resources families need to make mental health care and treatment a reality for young clients in Central Texas.   

We can only serve as many children and teens as funding allows. Your support enables ACGC to provide services to more than 1,700 children, families, early childhood education staff, and community members, including individual and family therapy, psychological services, and community education and training. Together, we are empowering children to thrive in childhood and beyond. 

Invest in Children as a Corporate Partner 

We depend on the generous support of corporate partners to make a lasting impact on our community. ACGC’s corporate partnerships and sponsorship levels range from $ 750 to $25,000+. For questions and more information, contact Brittany Golden, Senior Director of Development, at development@austinchildguidance.org 

Join the Voices for Children Giving Society 

ACGC’s Voices for Children Giving Society is a  group of donors who contribute a minimum of $1,200 annually in support of our mission. Perks of membership includes early access to ACGC events and programs, an exclusive VIP event, and more.  

Be a Monthly Sustainer 

Monthly giving results in lower administration costs for ACGC. That means more of your support goes directly to providing mental health care and treatment to children, especially those living in households with low income.   

Monthly giving also enables ACGC to adopt a strategic, long-term approach to providing the best evidence-based mental health care for our young clients and their families.  Any contribution you make is appreciated.