Our

Mission & Values

The Family Justice Center of Stanislaus offers help and hope for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse and human trafficking. Our goal is to offer comprehensive services in one safe place by collaborating and coordinating with partner agencies.

OUR VISION

Together we break the cycle of violence.


OUR MISSION

The Family Justice Center of Stanislaus offers victims and survivors a path to safety and hope through compassion and coordinated services. 


OUR CHALLENGE

Domestic violence threatens the quality of our community. It destroys families. It affects children in the home. In Stanislaus County over 3,000 calls for help are made each year. The Family Justice Center of Stanislaus collaborates with our partner agencies working tirelessly to mitigate the crippling effects of this damage and bring healing to each, inspiring the restoration of hope and a future.


OUR PURPOSE

The Family Justice Center of Stanislaus provides life-saving solutions through partnerships. We are both a place and a movement. We serve to wrap victims in safety. We serve to eradicate violence from our community. We will not rest until every victim of domestic violence receives the services, love, comfort and help they deserve. Join us so we can do more.


2018 California Nonprofit of the Year


Our History

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Stanislaus County has a long history of community efforts to end family violence. Haven Women’s Center was founded in 1977 providing domestic violence support services to battered women and their children. In 1993 Haven expanded its services by merging with the Stanislaus Rape Task Force. The Family and Domestic Violence Coordinating Council of Stanislaus County was formed in 1995 to facilitate and support collaboration and partnerships that build and sustain healthy families and communities. The Stanislaus District Attorney’s Office, Modesto Police Department and Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department have had specialized Domestic Violence Units since 1995 and a victim advocate has been assigned to the District Attorney’s Unit since its inception.

The District Attorney’s Office was at the forefront of developing the Family Justice Center in Stanislaus County. The Sheriff was also a strong proponent and supporter of the Family Justice Center and provided staff to work on various committees as the FJC development commenced. On April 15, 2009, the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance establishing the Family Justice Center. Members of the Modesto City Council sat on committees at the beginning of the development of the Family Justice Center and worked to find a building for the Center. A member of the Stanislaus County Chief Executive’s Office participated in the Management/Governance Committee. The County provided staff to assist in site location, lease negotiations, and provided information technology for the Center.

The Family Justice Center of Stanislaus (formally Stanislaus Family Justice Center or SFJC) operates under a 501(c)3 governance structure.  The CAIRE Center Foundation, a long standing local child abuse nonprofit, elected to change its name and expand its scope to become the Family Justice Center of Stanislaus Foundation.

The Family Justice Center of Stanislaus (formally Stanislaus Family Justice Center or SFJC) grand opening was held October 22, 2010. The Center’s grand opening was strategically scheduled to commence immediately following the Family and Domestic Violence Coordinating Council’s annual conference. The conference had over 300 attendees, the majority of which then attended the SFJC grand opening. This was a very successful way of offering training, while raising awareness for the new Center.

New location

In September 2017, the Stanislaus Family Justice Center moved to its newest location at 1418 J Street where we can provide a wide variety of our services to the community.

2018 California Nonprofit of the Year

In 2018 Family Justice Center of Stanislaus (formally Stanislaus Family Justice Center or SFJC)  was chosen as one of California's Nonprofit of the Year awardees. State Senator Cathleen Galgiani chose the Family Justice Center of Stanislaus as her Nominee to be honored for 2018.


Our Board

The members of our board of directors are thought leaders who have made a significant contribution to our society. Each and every one of them brings a unique set of skills and expertise to our organization.

Steve Rank

President & CEO

Rank Investigations

Betty L. Julian

Attorney, McCormick Barstow LLP

Michelle Lewis

E. & J. Gallo Winery

John Peltier

Attorney, Brunn & Flynn Attorneys

Douglas Holcomb

Amy Collier Carroll

Stanislaus County

Chief Executive Office

Layla Kasha

Senior Vice President

Grocery Outlet Bargain Market

Lisa Mantarro Moore

Executive Director

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