The 8th annual Dahl Lube-A-Thon is this Saturday, September 24th from 8am-3pm! Come get a free oil change with a $10 (minimum) donation to Family & Children’s Center. 100% of the money raised goes directly to FCC! No appointments – first come first served. This event will be held at 3 locations: Dahl Hyundai Mazda Subaru
» Read MorePosted: September 19, 2016 at 9:37 am
The NEAT Challenge is underway – Join us!
Our current wellness challenge, NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis), is going strong until September 30th! If you haven’t joined us yet, start now – it’s not too late. NEAT refers to daily activity that isn’t a formal workout but that still burns calories, from yard work to preparing a meal. Read a great article about NEAT activities here. To participate in this challenge, complete
» Read MorePosted: September 19, 2016 at 8:35 am
Community Conversations: Mental Illness
Please see the flyer below for information regarding Mental Illness: A Family’s Pain, A Community’s Struggle, the first of seven community conversations intended to strengthen the community by engaging citizens in thoughtful, theological, non-partisan and non-political conversations about local economic and social issues. Conversations will be held at noon on the third Wednesday of each month
» Read MorePosted: September 16, 2016 at 4:15 pm
Winona Building for Children Lego Building Contest
Keep reading for information about the Building for Children Lego Building Contest in Winona on October 8th! Proceeds benefit Family & Children’s Center and Live Well Winona. For more information and to register, click here.
» Read MorePosted: September 16, 2016 at 11:59 am
Trauma Informed Care – Free Online Training Modules
A series of online training modules is now available to help those who work with children to understand the impact of traumatic stress on children’s lives and learn evidence-based interventions to better serve them. The four modules assist practitioners in understanding the impact of traumatic stress, how traumatic stress can influence behaviors, and how professionals
» Read MorePosted: September 16, 2016 at 11:25 am
Intro to CIT – Crisis Intervention Teams. Free Training
Please see below for information regarding Intro to CIT – Crisis Intervention Teams. This is a free community event, and all are welcome.
» Read MorePosted: September 13, 2016 at 11:30 am
Training Opportunity: Working with Persons Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind
We encourage you to take advantage of this training regarding working with Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind. This training is free and open to anyone who would like to attend. Friday, September 23rd, 2016 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Family & Children’s Center 1707 Main Street, La Crosse, WI 54601 John
» Read MorePosted: September 12, 2016 at 10:00 am
Wear Yellow for Suicide Prevention Month
Family & Children’s Center will be supporting a variety of suicide awareness and prevention activities during this nationwide effort. In the United States, suicide claims the lives of more people than homicide and HIV combined. In addition, 1 million adults attempt suicide every year. Suicide touches everyone— all ages and backgrounds, all racial and ethnic
» Read MorePosted: September 9, 2016 at 2:29 pm
EAP Topic- Dealing with Uncertainty
Please read on for information from the Employee Assistance Program regarding Dealing with Uncertainty.
» Read MorePosted: September 8, 2016 at 10:08 am
From the Desk of … Leah Morken, Director of Minnesota Programs
My name is Leah Morken and I am the Director of Minnesota Programs. My first day as a director was on May 23, 2016 but that was not my first day at Family & Children’s Center. I started here in December of 2014 as a Case Manager/Supervisor of the Elementary Day Treatment Program in Winona.
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