We recently completed our first round of Town Hall Meetings. We introduced these meetings as one of several steps to bolster communication and transparency at the agency. Town Hall meetings will be conducted twice each year, with the next round scheduled for March 6, 2017. Following the meetings, we will share meeting notes with everyone
» Read MorePosted: October 13, 2016 at 7:30 am
Youth Home staff share residents’ school spirit
Many Youth Home residents attend Central High School, where students recently celebrated Homecoming with themed dress-up days. Staff had fun supporting the residents by dressing up with them! Here are a couple pictures of staff captured by Unit Supervisor, Kaitlyn Hamann.
» Read MorePosted: October 12, 2016 at 7:30 am
Wellness NEAT Challenge Winner!
The Wellness Challenge that took place throughout September has a winner! Sarah Gile, EHR Project Manager, was drawn as the winner of the NEAT Challenge. Sarah won a gardening bag & tools! Thank you to those that participated in the challenge!
» Read MorePosted: October 11, 2016 at 3:16 pm
The Clothesline Project – On Display in Winona
The Clothesline Project is a display created by The Women’s Resource Center. A shirt is created and displayed representing every person murdered statewide as a result of domestic violence. The shirts are meant to bring awareness to the seriousness of domestic violence in our communities and as a way to remember and honor victims of
» Read MorePosted: October 7, 2016 at 2:56 pm
Positive Parenting Skills: Free Training
Please see flyer below for information about Mayo Clinic’s free event about positive parenting skills. This event is open to the community, but registration is requested.
» Read MorePosted: October 7, 2016 at 9:59 am
You’re Invited to Monte Carlo – November 3 – Volunteers Needed
Our annual signature event, An Evening in Monte Carlo is coming up on Thursday, November 3! It’s a high-end casino night that benefits our Healthy Families and Stepping Stones programs. We have need for approximately 10-12 volunteers. Time frame for helping would be approximately 5-9:30 pm. We have roles in cashier, craps, roulette, let-it-ride (poker),
» Read MorePosted: October 6, 2016 at 12:30 pm
Domestic Abuse Project Fundraiser – October 22!
Join Family & Children’s Center’s Vernon County Domestic Abuse Project for their annual fundraiser. There will be live music, dinner, games, auctions and more. You will enjoy company of friends and learn more about the impact of Domestic Violence. Learn more and get tickets here.
» Read MorePosted: October 5, 2016 at 1:28 pm
October Frontline Employee & EAP Topic
See below for the October issue of the Frontline Employee newsletter, offering information on wellness and productivity at work! Then, read October’s EAP topic: Developing a Low-Stress Work Style. DEVELOPING A LOW-STRESS WORK STYLE Many of the strategies for managing personal life stressors can also be effective in managing stress at work. Adopting a “low-stress work
» Read MorePosted: October 5, 2016 at 9:24 am
October Birthdays & Agency Anniversaries
Theresa Helgeson, WRIC La Crosse October 1st Chrystal Stegen, Treatment Foster Care WI October 2nd Diane Barclay, Hiawatha Hall October 8th Claudia Hamil, ARHMS October 9th Samantha Kupietz, Day Treatment Winona October 13th Karina Kujawa, Safe Haven October 17th Sieanna Haakenson, Youth Home October 22nd Paris Moore, Youth Home
» Read MorePosted: September 30, 2016 at 9:31 am
United Way Employee Giving Campaign Kickoff!
It’s that time of year again – FCC’s United Way Employee Giving Campaign will be running throughout all of October! If you’re not familiar with this annual Campaign, you should know: Family & Children’s Center is a Partner Agency of the Great Rivers United Way, the United Way of the Greater Winona Area, and the
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