Whole Child International
Individual and Family ServicesCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Whole Child International is a nonprofit-style organization operating in the field of child welfare within the Individual and Family Services sector. Based in Santa Monica, California, the group works to address root causes of harm to children by improving the quality and stability of caregiving relationships, collaborating with national governments and universities to adapt programs to local resources and challenges. Its approach focuses on training government personnel, center administrators, and caregiving staff, while establishing frameworks for teaching, learning, and the sustainable application of best practices in systems of care. The organization emphasizes a simple, cost-effective program designed to work with a broad network of existing childcare entities to promote best practices, reduce poverty-related burdens, and support societal well-being. Recent activities include launching online trainings and mentoring in response to urgent needs, and partnerships aimed at strengthening El Salvador's National Child Protection System and expanding the social workforce dedicated to child rights.