Susan Hennum long time Director, Administrative Services was appointed by the CIT Board of Directors to assume the role of Executive Director after Maria Molett retired on December 18, 2015.   Ms. Molett and Ms. Hennum had both been with CIT since it’s inception in 1986.

Ms. Hennum has a long standing list of contributions to the Garland Community.  She is a graduate of Leadership Garland as well as a past member of the City of Garland Planning and Zoning Commission, Past President of the Citizens Police Academy and past Board member for the Garland Transitional Learning Center just to name a few.

Ms. Hennum is also an active member of the Kiwanis Club of Garland. She has held various office on a local level.   On a District level she was a Distinguished Governor for the Texas Oklahoma Kiwanis District 2011/2012.  She currently serves as Growth Chair for the District.

Ms. Hennum was honored as a White House Champion of Change in 2013.  

Did you know that Dating violence is more common than many people think?
According to the organization Love is Respect, one in three teens in the U.S. will experience physical, sexual or emotional abuse by someone they are in a relationship with before they become adults.

If you are a parent of a teen experiencing dating violence, please call us here at CIT at 972-271-4300 and ask about our Family Tree Program which provides 6 free sessions for students 17 and under and their parent(s).

 CIT is a provider for the Family Tree Program which is                                                                 administered by CCD Counseling PA.

The Family Tree Program provides free short-term services for Denton and Dallas County youth and their families.  In attempt to reach all families in the DFW area, they have partnered with various agencies.  CIT is excited to announce that we will be able to offer services on behalf of Family Tree.   Here are the things you need to know.

General Eligibility

Youth is under 18 years old, and meets one of the following criteria:

1. There is family conflict (normal conflict – arguing, bickering, etc…)    2. Youth has runaway
3. Youth has been truant
4. Youth has been delinquent

Primary Services:                                                                                                               1. brief family counseling                                                                              2.parenting skills groups in conjuction with family counseling                    3. youth skills groups in conjuction with family counseling           

FAQ’s

Cost for Service:        FREE…Paid for by State of Texas

Is there an income limit to be eligible?  No. If Bill Gate’s daughter starts missing curfew and arguing with her parents, they would be eligible.

Are there eligibility exceptions?  Yes. We can’t serve some with CPS cases and we can’t serve  adjudicated youth. We CAN serve deferred adjudication youth. Clients must enter into services voluntarily, and their presenting problem must be appropriate for brief therapy.

Who Do I  Call?  Call CIT at 972-271-4300