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 13, 2016 at 11:30 am
Training Opportunity: Working with Persons Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind
Posted: 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.
» Read MorePosted: September 2, 2016 at 7:30 am
September Wellness Challenge starts Monday!
Please join us in participating in the latest Wellness Challenge, running September 5th-30th! This challenge is called NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis). NEAT refers to daily activity that isn’t a formal workout but that still burns calories, from yard work to preparing a meal. To participate in this challenge, complete three NEAT activities each day and fill in the bubbles on the
» Read MorePosted: September 1, 2016 at 12:20 pm
September Frontline Employee
See below for the most current issue of the Frontline Employee newsletter, offering information on wellness and productivity at work!
» Read MorePosted: September 1, 2016 at 7:45 am
September Birthdays & Agency Anniversaries
Kristen Foehner September 2nd Sarah Gile September 14th Seth Denzer September 16th Ann Lichliter September 19th Marc Snodgrass September 19th Beth Meyer September 20th Wendy Pregel September 20th Samantha Penkalski September 22nd Timothy Hanratty September 25th Amanda Freymiller September 29th Kelsey Haakenson September 29th Maggie Halberslaben September 30th Gayle
» Read MorePosted: August 31, 2016 at 9:38 am
RIO 2016
So imagine sitting in a room with a group of staff for a meeting, and in the process of making small talk you find out somebody just got back from the Olympics. Yes, the Summer Games in Rio! And even cooler she was there to cheer on her sister who was competing! Angie Miller, Youth
» Read MorePosted: August 30, 2016 at 3:31 pm
Upcoming Trainings and Events
Please read on for information about upcoming training opportunities and events in our area. Free Trauma Informed Care training opportunity in Baraboo, WI on 9/27/16 from 10 am-3:00 pm. This is a great training for any staff that may not have already attended a TIC training this year. See the attached flyer for more details.
» Read MorePosted: August 23, 2016 at 4:13 pm
Level 5 Home Update
As you may recall, several years ago we were approached by La Crosse County about a need in the community for a Level 5 Treatment Foster Care Home. To fill this need, Family & Children’s Center built a home on Barlow Street, neighboring our Weston facility. The home was built with the intention to
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