The many contributions of social workers across the nation – and at Family & Children’s Services – are recognized during March, which is Social Work Month. For the second year, F&CS social worker Kristi Whitaker, a COPES therapist, submitted a Social Work Month poster to the International Federation of Social Workers. Last year, her poster…
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Senior citizens are at higher risk of anxiety, depression, and loneliness as we emerge from the pandemic, said Jill Young, Chief Program Officer. “The older population was more isolated during COVID and have unique and often-times unmet mental health challenges,” she said. To assist seniors, Family & Children’s Services (F&CS) is partnering with LIFE Senior…
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The 2022 Brainiac Ball was one for the record books – raising more than $1 million from our generous supporters, officially commemorating the F&CS 100th anniversary, and marking the first time most of us have gathered as the pandemic recedes. For the 14th year, Cyclonic Valve Company, Inc., served as the Quartz Presenting Sponsor. Special…
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Family & Children’s Services celebrated the 35th graduating class of its internationally recognized Women in Recovery (WIR) program. This year, 19 WIR graduates walked the stage to accept their diplomas, including mothers and grandmothers to 40 children and seven grandchildren. The graduates are mothers and grandmothers to 40 children and 7 grandchildren. The 19 graduates…
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Make your plans now to join us for this year’s Brainiac Ball on March 5 – less than a month away! The theme of this year’s event is Through the Ages, in commemoration of Family and Children’s Services 100th anniversary. Please join us in person at the Cox Business Convention Center Grand Hall at 6…
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