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August 3, 2023 Safer Futures‘ annual Hope in a Handbag fundraiser has a date – September 28, 2023. The event will be hosted a few weeks earlier than in the past, and is also showcasing both a new venue and bidding format for its purses. The annual fundraiser supports critical victim services here in Portage…

July 31, 2023 We’re excited to reveal Miller Community House’s new logo! As much as we loved our old logos, we wanted a visual identity that better reflected the values and practices of our shelter. Like our previous logos, our new logo features a house, signifying the core of our mission–providing individuals and families with…

July 18, 2023 Never Miss a Mental Health Session Again! Dear Valued Families, We understand the importance of making your mental health treatment a priority, and we want to ensure that you never miss a session. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our new automated appointment reminder system, designed to make it easier for you…

June 8, 2023 At 94 years old, Clyde ‘Grannie’ Adams spends every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday volunteering her time with students at Willyard Elementary. Clyde is a volunteer through the F&CS Foster Grandparent Program, which recruits individuals 55+ to volunteer as tutors and role models to young people with exceptional needs. Since she started, Clyde has mentored…

June 2, 2023 On June 1, 2013, Root House residential treatment facility opened its doors to males struggling with addiction in Portage County. Now celebrating its 10-year anniversary, the facility has reached over 900 men and their families. None of this would have been possible without the efforts of Mike and Valerie Root, along with…

May 3, 2023 Our psychiatry services are taking a big step forward as we move from our Chestnut Street location to our New Milford location. This move is a part of our ongoing efforts to improve our services and make them more accessible to our clients. We understand that mental health services can be a…

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…

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…

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…