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Supporting Our Teens During COVID-19
May 18, 2020 Sheltering at home has been difficult for all of us, we are all trying the best we can with this new normal. Our teens are particularly struggling right now. These societal changes may be leading them to lack communication or act out. Stepping back to look at their point of view, you…
Read MoreSupporting the Community: Who We Are
May 1, 2020 Children’s Advantage has been providing quality behavioral healthcare services to children, adolescents and families since 1975. Our mission is to promote the healthy development of children and families through quality behavioral and mental health services, community partnerships, and advocacy. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from…
Read MoreSummer Food Service Program
April 22, 2020 Family & Community Services, Inc. will participate in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) from June 8th, 2020 to August 7th, 2020. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be…
Read MoreCOVID-19: Go Forth, Do Good
April 15, 2020 At Family & Community Services Inc., our responsibility is to maintain a culture of service and perseverance through life’s ups and downs and to continue our mission: to strengthen, empower and enrich the lives of individuals and families through a broad continuum of services. The COVID-19 pandemic is a current health crisis…
Read MorePortage County FCS Resource Guide
March 16, 2020 At the Family and Community Services Inc, we continue to monitor the development and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our goal is to continue to keep the community up to date on program updates and changes without overwhelming you with too much superfluous information. F&CS provides services such as food, shelter, transportation, and…
Read More4 Ways to Keep Your Colon Healthy
February 28th, 2020 Let’s talk about the colon. The colon is important to overall good health and a properly working digestive system. Most people don’t think about their colon unless they start noticing a problem. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, so we’re going to look at common diseases affecting the colon and four great…
Read MoreHoliday Distribution 2019
February 19, 2020 Center of Hope and Kent Social Services’ Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Drive and Distribution Ravenna, OH – Many of our neighbors struggle to meet their basic needs and are unfortunately, facing hunger on a daily basis. Of the almost 500,000 food pantry recipients that Kent Social Services and Center of Hope serve…
Read MoreA Heart to Heart About Your Health
January 31st, 2020 In the fast-paced world we live in, it’s important to take the time to slow down and think about your health. February is American Heart Month, where the nationwide focus is all about heart health. The heart is one of the most important organs of the body, and it is important to…
Read MoreNeed a New Year’s Resolution? Try Dry January!
The start of a new year is an exciting time, usually inspiring a fresh start! Often, we find ourselves in a cycle of unhealthy habits, from grabbing that extra piece of pie, to having just one more beer, to putting off that exercise routine just a few more days. Sometimes just a temporary break from…
Read MoreTips and Tricks to Stay Healthy This Flu Season
December 4th, 2019 Between the months of October and February, everyone is vulnerable to the flu season. Flu season is the time of year when the flu is most contagious. Often businesses, schools, and workplaces will put in place precautions to prevent the spread of the virus, usually with flu shots, handwashing, or protective gear.…
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