Make an even bigger impact: staff can now become Host Homes!

Have you ever thought about helping youth in the community who could use a little extra support, but weren’t sure how? Or, ever wanted to be able to serve the youth in FCC programs outside of the one you work in, but don’t know where to start? If so, we’re looking for you! FCC staff

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Welcome Baby Jalensky — Congratulations Amanda!

  New big brothers, Cody & Levi, are excited to introduce you to the newest Cubs super fan: Jace Anthony Jalensky Born: Sunday, July 30th – 10:51 am 9 lbs 12 oz and 21 inches! Congratulations to Amanda and Steve Jalensky on the newest addition to their family–Go Cubs!  

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August Birthdays & Agency Anniversaries

  Demetruis Conner August 1st Susan Doehlert August 1st Daphne Sardegna August 1st Chelsie Swenson August 2nd Lindsey Peter August 8th Claire Hansen August 12th Chelsea Bambenek August 13th Jen French August 14th Lindsey Lilly August 15th Melissa Duin August 16th Samantha Buesgens August 20th Arielle Davis August 22nd Kristen Kingery August 22nd Sophia Korpal

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FCC Wins at La Crosse SOUP!

On Tuesday, July 25, Family & Children’s Center delivered a pitch to attendees at La Crosse SOUP. Participants paid $5 for a bowl of soup, bread and a vote. After pitches were delivered by community organizations and initiatives to make La Crosse a better place to live and work, participants voted on which one they

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Wellness Challenge Starts August 1–Get Your Happy On!

The August Wellness At Work Challenge is here! Learn to steer yourself toward joy and participate in 30 Days of Happiness. The challenge runs August 1-August 30. The goal: To practice each of these happiness starters up to 5 times during the month. Your tracking sheet should have been delivered in your mailbox. At the

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La Crosse SOUP Reminder/Update

If you’re planning on attending La Crosse SOUP tonight, there a few things that are encouraged from the SOUP organizers since it looks like it’s going to be a large crowd: Come early to get seats Seats are limited, so plan on bringing chairs or blankets to sit on If you can, bring your own

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Salary Increase News!

I am pleased to inform you that Family & Children’s Center will be implementing a 2% salary increase for staff to take effect with the pay period which begins Sunday, July 23. Employees who have had an increase of any kind or written up during 2017 will not be eligible for this increase. The first

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“Keep the Beat” Challenge Winners

Everyone did a great job participating in the “Keep the Beat” Wellness Challenge! Our two lucky winners were…. Cacy Winker (Viroqua) & Chrystal Stegen (GVC)!          Congratulations and keep your eyes peeled for our next challenge!

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A Day in the Life of… Katie Butterfield, Revenue Cycle Specialist

Katie Butterfield is a detective. You might not catch that from her title, Revenue Cycle Specialist. But Katie, along with fellow Revenue Cycle Specialists Sarah Lamprecht and Devon Lasko, and their fearless leader Becky Lubinsky, are always on the case – hunting down payments from insurance companies, counties, and sometimes clients, so FCC programs can

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Join Family & Children’s Center next Tuesday, July 25th for La Crosse SOUP!

La Crosse SOUP is an organization that awards micro-grants to community partners. Organizations are invited to give a “pitch” to attendees to receive “votes” on which initiatives they think the La Crosse SOUP should fund. Family & Children’s Center will be there to present a pitch for supporting youth transferring out of foster care. With a

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