Racial trauma refers to the stressful impact or emotional pain of one’s experience with racism and discrimination. Those exposed to racially traumatic events may experience posttraumatic symptoms similar to survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Symptoms may include depression, increased use of alcohol consumption, health complications, and decreased self-esteem. Family & Children’s Services can…
The critics agree. Staying Connected with Abby and Amy is a hit! The brainchild of Family & Children’s Services Employee Engagement Manager Abby Helman and Director of Clinical Training Amy Lepper, Staying Connected with Abby and Amy was initially offered in late March 2020 when F&CS employees were engaging in remote work due to the…
The Tulsa Area COVID-19 Response Fund (Fund) granted Family & Children’s Services (F&CS) $24,000 to help feed 2,310 hungry children and adults for five weeks this summer. The grant from the Fund couldn’t have come at a better time for F&CS children and families struggling with food insecurity because of COVID-19. F&CS’s helped individuals from…
This summer, road trips surge amid a worldwide pandemic. Studies have shown that taking vacations is good for one’s mental health. According to CNBC, this year, 46 million Americans say they plan to hit the open road in a recreational vehicle (RV), up from 25 million in 2019, as coronavirus lockdowns force travel lovers to look closer to home for their summer getaway. …
In an effort to raise awareness of child abuse risks during these stressful times, the Tulsa Area United Way, Child Abuse Network, Parent Child Center and Family and Children’s Services have partnered with local businesses to distribute important phone numbers and website information that can help keep children safe. A comprehensive website with child abuse…
