It is now time to place your annual calendar orders. Each employee can order one calendar if his or her position requires it. Ask your supervisor or the receptionist at any location for the order form, and be sure to turn it in by Friday, September 30th. Order forms can also be found in the 3rd and 5th floor copy rooms
» Read MorePosted: September 21, 2016 at 9:50 am
From the Desk of… Kathy Rohr, Director of Adult Programs, WI
Hello! Just want to take a moment to share with you all some highlights, updates and challenges from the programs I oversee. Things have been very busy in our Community Support Programs and in our IPS Supported Employment Program, due to staff turnover. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the staff of these
» Read MorePosted: September 20, 2016 at 8:33 am
Dahl Lube-A-Thon this Saturday!
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
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