About Us
Established in 1972 as Therapeutic Homes Incorporated, Sierra Vista Child & Family Services initially operated Residential Treatment facilities for children. Over the years, our agency has continually evolved to meet the changing needs of the community, developing programs aimed at enhancing the quality of life for the families we serve.
We Are Sierra Vista
Today, Sierra Vista offers a diverse array of services designed to support and strengthen the community. Our commitment to excellence has positioned Sierra Vista as a leader in best practices for mental health and family support services.
Sierra Vista provides quality resources and services in behavioral health to youth and families. Through tailored programs that address a wide range of needs, we offer healing and hope to individuals of all ages.
Mission, Vision & Values
Our Mission
To cultivate lasting change in the well-being of our communities by strengthening youth and families.
Our Vision
We envision a healthy community that is connected to quality resources and services in behavioral health.
Our Values
Our values are fundamental to our mission. They are the foundation of our agency and shape the culture and define the character of our organization.
Excellence: We hold ourselves to the highest standards for services and staff.
Professionalism: We meet the ethical and technical standards in our field while showing respect for others at all times.
Innovation: We are focused on driving progress, problem-solving and improving quality as a fundamental driver for community advancement.
Collaboration: We produce results not through our actions alone, but in partnership with clients, community organizations, and one another.
Caring: We are committed to treating people as valued human beings.
Diversity: We are dedicated to actively valuing and embracing individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities and perspectives.
Leadership
Board Of Directors
Sierra Vista Child & Family Services is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of diverse individuals from various professions and geographic areas of the county. The Sierra Vista Board is a policy-setting body charged with the responsibility of oversight of the financial solvency of the agency, as well as the quality of services provided to the community.
Jane Johnson
Chairperson
Grimbleby Coleman Certified Public Accountants, Inc.
Danny Price
Vice-Chairperson
PMZ Commercial Real Estate
Wanda Bonnell
Secretary
Retired, California State University, Stanislaus
Elbra Poulus
Treasurer
E. & J. Gallo Winery
Adrian Luna
G-Wiz IT Services
Adriana Sanchez
Stanislaus Equity Partners
Debbie Sanders
Grimbleby Coleman Certified Public Accountants, Inc.
Justin Livingston
Ramsbacher Prokey Leonard, LLP
Dr. Kathie Cronin
Retired, Sutter Gould
Rafael Martinez
F&M Bank
Victoria Gaffney
Oak Valley Community Bank
Dr. Rimmie Pandher
Dental Design Studio
Executive Leadership
Andrew Timbie
Chief Executive Officer
Jeff Anderson, LMFT
Chief Program Officer
John Gilfillan
Chief Financial Officer
Jean Edwards
Director of People Relations
Bonnie Childers, MPA
Director of Communications & Development
Luis Ortega
Director of Information Technology & Facilities
Our Financials
Learn about our financial transparency and impact to support our mission.
Our Partners
Sierra Vista Child & Family Services is a member of:
California Alliance of Child and Family Services
Foster Family-Based Treatment Association
Hughson Chamber of Commerce
Merced Chamber of Commerce
Modesto Chamber of Commerce
Ripon Chamber of Commerce
Turlock Chamber of Commerce
Waterford Chamber of Commerce
Sierra Vista Child & Family Services partnerships include:
Stanislaus County
First 5 Stanislaus
Health Net
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Stanislaus Community Foundation
Stanislaus County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors
Stanislaus County Community Services Agency
Stanislaus County Health Services Agency
Stanislaus County Office of Education (SCOE)
Stanislaus County Probation Department
Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department
Stanislaus County SELPA
Merced County
Central California Alliance for Health
First 5 Merced County
Los Banos Unified School District
Merced County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
Merced County Community Action Agency
Merced County Department of Education
Merced County Public Health
Merced Union High School District
Weaver Union School District
Other Partners
Bright Family Foundation
California State University, Stanislaus
Central California Child Development Services
Kaiser Permanente Community Benefit Program
Legacy Health Endowment
Modesto City Schools
Stanislaus County School Districts
Accreditation
Accreditation is one of the means by which the agency strives to champion the quality of services.
Joint Commission
Sierra Vista Child & Family Services has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Behavioral Health Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective care.
The Joint Commission’s behavioral healthcare standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, quality improvement measurement experts, and individuals and their families. The standards are informed by scientific literature and expert consensus to help organizations measure, assess and improve performance.
Joint Commission http://www.jointcommission.org/
California Alliance
Sierra Vista Child & Family Services is a member agency of the California Alliance of Child and Family Services.
The California Alliance of Child and Family Services is a statewide association of more than 130 private nonprofit child and family serving agencies committed to providing the highest quality services in the most caring and effective fashion.
California Alliance of Child and Family Services www.cacfs.org