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Mental Health Services for Your Child
May 1, 2023 As parents, it’s important to be aware of the various mental health services that are available for children who may be struggling with emotional or behavioral issues. Here are some of the our services: 1. Case management: This involves a case manager who works with the child and their family to identify…
Read MoreEagle Scout Gives Back
April 28, 2023 From April 10th to May 7th, Matthew Banko will be running a food drive benefitting Family & Community Services’ Food Programs as his Eagle Scout Service Project. This project, which is an opportunity for a scout to exhibit leadership, is a requirement to obtain the Eagle Scout ranking. Eagle Scouts are encouraged to…
Read MoreDV Shelters Launching New Volunteer Training
April 20, 2023 This summer, F&CS’s domestic violence shelters Someplace Safe and Safer Futures are launching an exciting new volunteer opportunity to support survivors of domestic violence. Committed volunteers will participate in online and in-person training covering topics such as trauma-informed approaches, how to handle hotline calls, crisis intervention, and safety planning. After completing the training, volunteers will be…
Read MoreChildren’s Health and The Great Outdoors
April 4, 2023 By: Koyejo Oyerinde MD, DrPH As a pediatrician, I encourage families to enjoy the great outdoors during the spring and summer months, especially because opportunities for physical activity are more expensive and limited in the cold months of the year. Spending time in parks, hiking trails, playgrounds, and beaches can provide numerous…
Read MoreHunger Challenge 2023
March 29, 2023 April 1st marks the start of the 2023 Hunger Challenge – a friendly competition between the cities of Kent and Ravenna to collect food and monetary donations for the Center of Hope and Kent Social Services. The challenge, which is held every year, typically raises around $30,000 and 16,000 food items from the local community throughout…
Read MoreBig Brothers Big Sisters Expands Its Impact to PA
March 15, 2023 For nearly 55 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Portage County has served youth and volunteers through its one-to-one mentoring program. In 2019, the program acquired Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mahoning Valley, making it a five-county service area. Now, the program has grown yet again by expanding into Mercer County,…
Read MoreFreedom House Renovations
February 28, 2023 Since 2009, Freedom House, a program of Family & Community Services, has provided transitional housing and supportive services to veterans experiencing homelessness in Portage County. Though the facility has been a refuge to hundreds of veterans over the years, it had one caveat – it could only serve men. This past spring, however,…
Read MoreRemoving Barriers to Better Serve Our Community
September 1, 2022 Having open access to basic health needs and primary care services for all patients is AxessPointe’s mission. With the help of grants provided by Barberton Community Foundation and the Tuscora Park Health & Wellness Foundation, AxessPointe is able to provide those primary care needs to patients in Summit County and the counties…
Read More3 Tips for Managing Back-To-School Stress & Anxiety
August 12, 2022 Adjusting to a classroom environment after spending three months at home is challenging for any child. Adding the uncertainty of health and safety on to that transition can cause feelings of anxiety, confusion, and hopelessness to heighten. Help manage these big feelings with 3 simple actions! 1. Ask and Listen Ask your…
Read MoreChildren’s Advantage is Bringing Hope Back to School
August 8, 2022 The uncertainty of back-to-school season can cause students to experience heightened feelings of fear, anxiety, and hopelessness. But, with Children’s Advantage, support is just a phone call away. Our team of school consults, counselors, and case managers is ready to support your student through issues like bullying, anxiety, grief, parental conflict, lack…
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