Center for Child Counseling (CFCC) announces the promotion of Ljubica “Jibby” Ciric, PsyD. to Chief Program Officer to help shape the overall direction of the agency. This executive role holds accountability for the vision, quality, and growth of all CFCC programs–spanning prevention, early intervention, and treatment services for children, families, and communities across Palm Beach County. 

“I am delighted to share that Jibby will assume the role of Chief Program Officer. Having already held the leadership role as senior director, strategic impact for Center for Child Counseling, Jibby has earned the trust of our program directors and staff. She also brings deep clinical expertise and prior executive leadership as a former vice president at Community Partners. Her steady judgment and her commitment to our public health approach to children’s well-being make her an exceptional fit for this role. I have full confidence in her leadership of our program portfolio,” stated Renée Layman, chief executive officer of Center for Child Counseling. 

In her new role, Ciric directly supervises CFCC’s program directors, leads strategic relationships with major funders and system partners, works in tandem with the Chief Quality Officer on program quality and continuous improvement, and serves as a member of the senior leadership team. This position plays a crucial role in supporting the Center’s mission to promote playful, healthful, and hopeful living for children, families, and communities. 

“It has been a great honor and joy to be a part of CFCC’s mission and vision for more than two years. As I assume a new position alongside professionals I admire and aspire to be, I am grateful and fortunate to continue to make a meaningful impact on children and families,” commented Ciric.