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
» Read MorePosted: September 29, 2016 at 8:18 am
Update on Level 5
Almost one month ago, we advised FCC employees that we were opening our Level 5 house, a shift staffed Foster Home for youth with intense special needs. The home was opened on a temporary and conditional license from the state until September 30, 2016. The expectation was that FCC would be fully staffed and trained
» Read MorePosted: September 29, 2016 at 7:45 am
In Case You Missed It: 2015 Better Tomorrows Community Report Annual Magazine
Check out all the program successes, staff highlights and agency stats in last year’s annual report! Click the cover to read the annual report magazine.
» Read MorePosted: September 28, 2016 at 3:27 pm
Did you know? CSP in Black River Falls Saved a Life!
Every day Family & Children’s Center staff prove that their hard work, dedication and passion for excellent care changes lives. Earlier this summer Carrol Jarrett and Kayleigh Marten of CSP in Black River Falls helped saved a man’s life. Imagine wearing the clothes you wore to work and having to walk through raspberry brambles… click the article
» Read MorePosted: September 27, 2016 at 3:25 pm
Employee Updates
The following employees have recently joined the FCC Team! Congratulations to these FCC staff on their new roles! Kristen Foehner – Recently became part time in WRIC La Crosse, had been LTE; Paris Moore – Recently became Team Lead – Weston Youth Home
» Read MorePosted: September 27, 2016 at 10:21 am
Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children Training
See the flyer below for details about Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children Training, a free opportunity for staff, foster parents, and clients to learn about preventing and responding to child sexual abuse.
» Read MorePosted: September 27, 2016 at 9:59 am
Social Isolation in Youth – Free Workshop
Please see the flyer below for information on a half day workshop on social isolation in children, including bullying, racial bias, and parental neglect. This is a free event for educators, counselors, and others who work with youth.
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