At Interface Children & Family Services, we’re focused on making sure every child, teen, parent, and adult in our community has every opportunity to thrive. Founded in 1973, Interface is Ventura County’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of social services, including mental health & trauma treatment, youth crisis & homeless services, domestic violence & child abuse prevention, human trafficking prevention & intervention, and justice services.

Through innovative partnerships, Interface works with teachers, parents, medical professionals, and more to prevent abuse in our community. Our educational programs help adults learn to recognize the signs of abuse while equipping students with ways to protect themselves. We also offer the region’s largest referral contact center, 211 Information & Assistance, which quickly connects community members to the resources and assistance they need during times of crisis.

Join us in making sure our community provides a safe place for families, children, and neighbors to thrive. Get involved or make a donation today.

Interface: A Place of Refuge

Elisabeth snuggles her two children every night at bedtime. She reads them a story, sings them a song, and tucks the covers under their chins. The melody of her voice soothes them as they drift into slumber. School has been going pretty well; their mom makes sure of that. They have fun friends in their apartment complex that make afternoon playtime the best part of the day. These children are safe, loved, and eager for a new day to come
Elisabeth is full of hope for their futures. She has a warm home and a steady job that pays her enough, even if sometimes the budget is tight as a single mom. She has a community of people who care about her in Ventura County. She finished her radiology program and made friends with her classmates, neighbors, and people she met at church, another place of refuge.