Professional Alliance for Child Centered Safety Launches to Transform Family Court Practices

The Professional Alliance for Child Centered Safety officially launched on September 10, 2025, as a practitioner-led network dedicated to advancing education, training and unified practice standards that prioritize the emotional, psychological and physical well-being of children. Built to serve clinicians, attorneys, evaluators, researchers and advocates, PACCS offers members exclusive resources, ongoing education and vital opportunities for collaboration, all grounded in child-first principles and evidence-based standards.

Steven P. Lindenberg, Ph.D., founder of PACCS, explained the motivation behind the alliance after nearly 50 years in private practice and thousands of hours of sworn testimony in high-conflict custody disputes. He has inspired and led like-minded advocates in turning fulfillment of his vision for advocacy for, prevention of and healing of traumatized children and their dysfunctional family systems into a shared mission represented as the Professional Alliance for Child Centered Safety.

PACCS provides members with a comprehensive suite of tools and resources designed to support ethical, trauma-informed practice. Members gain access to a curated research library on assessment, coercive control, psychological harm, legislation and best-practice interventions. The alliance offers exclusive attendance at practitioner-focused trainings, case rounds, panel discussions, continued education certifications and roundtables. A professional directory helps connect members with local experts and peers nationwide.

The organization features regular educational programming including Weekly Lunch & Learn sessions with Lynn Brooks LMFT and Monthly Reunification Seminar Series with Linda Gottlieb, LMFT & LCSW-R and Loretta Maase, LPC. The new PACCS Membership Circle App serves as a digital platform for connecting, resource sharing, and staying updated on practice standards and reform initiatives. Members can visit https://paccs.global to access these resources and join the professional community.

PACCS is actively seeking founding members to help shape the future of child-first standards in family court practices. Early members receive priority access to trainings, research insights and community leadership opportunities. The alliance also welcomes new members committed to ethical reform and collaborative practice. This practitioner-led approach represents a significant step toward standardizing child-centered practices across multiple disciplines involved in family court proceedings.

The establishment of this alliance addresses critical gaps in family court systems where inconsistent standards and practices can negatively impact children's wellbeing. By creating a unified network of professionals across clinical, legal, and advocacy fields, PACCS aims to elevate practice standards and drive meaningful reform. The organization's focus on evidence-based approaches and trauma-informed care provides a framework for improving outcomes for children and families navigating complex legal and emotional challenges.