Justin Sheets Q: How did you first become involved in F&CS? A: I was first introduced to F&CS through a friend and co-worker who knew I wanted to be more involved in the community. She introduced me to Board member Mark Lewellen, who with other Board members took the time educate me on depth and…
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Now in its second year, Family & Children’s Services’ first episode psychosis specialty program NAVIGATE continues to develop and make strides in serving youth ages 16-30 with recent onsets of a schizophrenia spectrum disorder. May clients have seen the benefits of NAVIGATE’s multidisciplinary, coordinated specialty care model that includes individual resiliency training therapy, monthly visits…
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Family & Children’s Services Women in Recovery (WIR) has partnered with 108 Contemporary and artist Consuelo J. Underwood creating “power wands” for her upcoming exhibition “Thread Songs from the Borderlands: A New Borderline.” Underwood’s artistic theme of Borderlands and border issues draws an exact connection to the mission of WIR. WIR began as a response to the fact that…
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A Daddy Hair Salon Male Engagement Event was hosted at Rosa Parks in collaboration with Clary Sage College to provide an opportunity for Dads, and other male role models to learn basic hair care and styles. Clary Sage Instructor began by presenting basic information to families, followed by basic hairstyles. Students then began working with…
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Peace Love and Cookies is taking cookies to the streets, adding a cart to Guthrie Green’s Food Truck Wednesdays and local events. Owner Heather Matheson is dedicated to making a difference in the community. Partnering with Family and Children’s Services’ Women in Recovery (WIR) Program, Matheson donates 10% of all sales to WIR. In addition…
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