http://www.familychildren.org/ en Jennifer.Sexton@familychildren.org Copyright 2012 2012-01-27T18:10:10+00:00 http://www.familychildren.org/news/post/free-and-easy-ways-to-support-family-childrens-services http://www.familychildren.org/news/post/free-and-easy-ways-to-support-family-childrens-services#When:18:10:10Z   Giving Your Two Cents Has Never Been Easier   Family and Children’s Services is able to provide professional therapy for children who are the victims of abuse and neglect with YOUR help. Every dollar we receive makes an impact in the life of a Fort Wayne child. But sometimes you want to help an organization, but don’t have an extra $10 or $25 to send to your... Uncategorized, 2012-01-27T18:10:10+00:00 http://www.familychildren.org/news/post/a-new-addition-to-our-family http://www.familychildren.org/news/post/a-new-addition-to-our-family#When:20:19:32Z Family & Children’s Services boasts a staff with over 160 years of combined clinical experience. With the addition of C. Albert Alvarez to the staff, we can increase that number by thirty-seven. Albert brings thirty-seven years of clinical experience, including time at Bowen Center as a therapist in their substance abuse groups and at St. Joseph Hospital as the lead therapist for the... Staff , 2011-12-15T20:19:32+00:00 http://www.familychildren.org/news/post/a-message-from-the-board-president http://www.familychildren.org/news/post/a-message-from-the-board-president#When:15:45:07Z For more than five years, I have had the privilege of serving on the Board of Directors for Family & Children’s Services, and I often get the question “What does FCS do?” Put simply, FCS is a not-for-profit counseling agency that transforms lives by connecting skilled therapists with families and children who face overwhelming daily obstacles and have nowhere else to... Board of Directors, 2011-12-13T15:45:07+00:00 http://www.familychildren.org/news/post/make-a-difference-volunteer-for-a-committee http://www.familychildren.org/news/post/make-a-difference-volunteer-for-a-committee#When:15:51:19Z Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children and families in the Fort Wayne area? Do you want to be a part of a human service agency that has been in Allen County since 1873? Do you want to play an active role in ensuring the success of Family & Children’s Services? If so, contact us to learn how you can join one of the many FCS committees. Committee members play a key role... Community Involvement, 2011-12-08T15:51:19+00:00 http://www.familychildren.org/news/post/another-fundraising-success-thanks-to-you http://www.familychildren.org/news/post/another-fundraising-success-thanks-to-you#When:16:22:05Z Over $24,000 raised in one spectacular evening!  DeBrand chocolate, hors d'oeuvres, and an enormous silent auction paved the way for a successful fundraiser.  Your participation each year is crucial to the event's success, and we are grateful that you helped again this year!  Thank you!   Mark your calendars for next year's event: Friday, November 9, 2012 at the... Chocolate Extravaganza, 2011-12-05T16:22:05+00:00 http://www.familychildren.org/news/post/debrand-chocolate-extravaganza http://www.familychildren.org/news/post/debrand-chocolate-extravaganza#When:13:13:49Z   Scientists say that chocolate is good for your heart, Family & Children's Services agrees!   Join us for a night of DeBrand chocolate tasting , a chocolate fountain, Espresso Gallery coffee bar, hors d’oeuvres from The Lantern, Agaves Mexican Grill, Splendid Fare, The Hayloft, Healthy Food Solutions, American Gypsy Dog, and The Friendly Fox, and a... Chocolate Extravaganza, 2011-09-20T13:13:49+00:00 http://www.familychildren.org/news/post/allen-county-celebration-day-of-recovery http://www.familychildren.org/news/post/allen-county-celebration-day-of-recovery#When:20:08:27Z Recovery benefits everyone.     People who recover from alcohol and substance abuse addictions treat their families better, treat society better, and treat themselves better.  Recovery efforts truly benefit everyone.  Join Family & Children's Services on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Foster Park Pavilion #1 (3900 Old Mill Road, Fort Wayne) from 2:00 pm to... Community Involvement, 2011-08-31T20:08:27+00:00 http://www.familychildren.org/news/post/longer-than-the-average-marriage http://www.familychildren.org/news/post/longer-than-the-average-marriage#When:18:56:03Z Marriage and Family Therapist Kristine Haworth Connerly (known better as Kris H. C.) celebrates twenty-three years working at Family & Children's Services on June 15, 2011. She has been working with substance abuse clients, families, and married couples at FCS long enough to encompass the length of three first-marriages (as the average length of a first marriage that ends in divorce is just... Staff , 2011-06-08T18:56:03+00:00 http://www.familychildren.org/news/post/may-is-mental-health-awareness-month http://www.familychildren.org/news/post/may-is-mental-health-awareness-month#When:19:09:29Z May marks the 62nd year since Mental Health Awareness month was first recognized by Congress. Its purpose is to raise public awareness as well as public discourse about the prevalence of mental illness in society, hopefully reducing stigmas and increasing options for help. At Family & Children’s Services, we know all about the stigma of being labeled “depressed,” or just... Uncategorized, 2011-05-03T19:09:29+00:00 http://www.familychildren.org/news/post/april-2011-newsletter http://www.familychildren.org/news/post/april-2011-newsletter#When:18:23:05Z Please use the link below to view a PDF version of our most recent newsletter.  To be added to our mailing list, please send an email to sharon.dunn@familychildren.org with your full name and mailing address with ADD ME in the subject line. April, 2011 Annual Report and Newsletters, 2011-05-03T18:23:05+00:00 http://www.familychildren.org/news/post/you-are-invited http://www.familychildren.org/news/post/you-are-invited#When:13:39:27Z Please join us for an open house to learn more about the programs and services offered by Family & Children's Services, and how you can get more involved.  The event takes place Friday, May 20th from 4:00 - 6:00 pm.  Light refreshments will be provided. Visitors will be able to tour the facility and learn about FCS' mental health and substance abuse programs.  Staff will be... Board of Directors, Meet and Greets, Staff , 2011-04-18T13:39:27+00:00 http://www.familychildren.org/news/post/meet-the-board-reception-at-parkview-field http://www.familychildren.org/news/post/meet-the-board-reception-at-parkview-field#When:19:55:12Z TinCaps Conference Room - March, 2011   On Friday, March 25th, Family & Children’s Services hosted a Board Member meet and greet at Parkview Field. Representatives from WM Imaging Solutions, Tower Bank, Summit Account & Computer Service, and Raytheon spoke with several board and staff members who discussed and answered questions about the work that is done at FCS, and the... Board of Directors, Meet and Greets, Staff , 2011-04-14T19:55:12+00:00 http://www.familychildren.org/news/post/helen-claire-ferguson-joins-fcs http://www.familychildren.org/news/post/helen-claire-ferguson-joins-fcs#When:18:00:08Z Family & Children’s Services is extremely fortunate to have an excellent staff of highly trained professionals who work together to provide some of the best mental health care in the Fort Wayne area. In February, we welcomed Helen Claire Ferguson to our staff to fill an existing therapist position that had recently been vacated. Helen Claire comes to FCS with 28 years of experience in... Staff , 2011-03-30T18:00:08+00:00 http://www.familychildren.org/news/post/17th-annual-debrand-chocolate-extravaganza-save-the-date http://www.familychildren.org/news/post/17th-annual-debrand-chocolate-extravaganza-save-the-date#When:16:19:24Z This year's DeBrand Chocolate Extravaganza will be held once again at the Freemason's Hall in downtown Fort Wayne.  Mark your calendars now:  November 11, 2011 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm.  More details to come, but we are always looking for volunteers to help plan and put together this fun event, sponsors to help fund it, and silent auction items to be bid on.  If you are able... Chocolate Extravaganza, 2011-01-18T16:19:24+00:00 http://www.familychildren.org/news/post/a-message-from-the-board-president1 http://www.familychildren.org/news/post/a-message-from-the-board-president1#When:12:29:49Z Everyday throughout Northeast Indiana, families and children grapple with overwhelming daily obstacles, including substance abuse, physical and mental abuse, depression, anxiety and the list goes on. For more than a century, Family & Children’s Services has been helping those most in need to overcome those obstacles and build a foundation for a prosperous and happy life. FCS and its... Board of Directors, 2011-01-11T12:29:49+00:00