Holiday Mental Health Support
NGomez2024-01-10T09:58:02-08:00If you or a loved one are in need of support, please reach out to one of these hotlines: Kid's Crisis Line: 360.480.5721 Adult Crisis Services: 1.800.270.0041 Crisis Clinic: 360.586.2800 Recovery Help Hotline: 866.789.1511 Suicide Hotline: Call or Text 988
Community Resource Event at Legend’s Arcade
NGomez2024-01-10T09:13:49-08:00On October 14th, local organizations Mi Chiantla, ASHHO Cultural Community and Job Training Center, and Family Education and Support Services came together to plan and host a resource fair and public health event in partnership with the incredible staff at Legends Arcade. The hope and purpose of the event was to share resources with the community, ensure that all of [...]
Family Cornhole Challenge: Ghostly Gathering
NGomez2024-01-10T09:13:25-08:00Thank you for coming to our Spooktacular event! We want to thank everyone for attending our Family Cornhole Challenge: Ghostly Gathering Event on October 28th, 2023. We had such a great time spending the day with you and we hope we were able to bring some smiles to lots of happy ghosts and ghouls. [...]
A Ghoul’s Night Out
NGomez2023-10-19T13:28:02-07:00Tickets Available here An all ages drag experience fundraiser benefiting Family Education & Support Services A GHOUL'S NIGHT OUT: DRAG SHOW A Ghoul's Night Out is dedicated to raising funds to help Family Education & Support Services (FESS) change lives - for children, families, and communities. With your support, together, we can ensure more children grow-up safe and healthy. Rain or Shine. [...]
Strengthening Families Conference
NGomez2023-11-08T08:18:07-08:00Our 4th annual Strengthening Families Conference is coming up soon. Friday, November 3rd, 2023 Registration is open now. Register here Examples of the current planned topics and discussion focus are as follows, this includes 3 different breakouts (in each subject topic) targeted to educators, social workers, parents/caregivers. -The Challenges and Opportunities of supporting student well-being in school extracurricular activities [...]
Recognizing Achievement: Natalya Kinder
NGomez2023-07-27T16:06:26-07:00This month we would like to recognize one of our pivotal leaders here at FESS, our Parents for Parents Director, Natalya Kinder. Natalya recently helped organize our Reunification Day events in Lewis, Mason, and Thurston Counties.Natalya was recently named a Reunification Hero and interviewed by ABA Center on Children and the Law. They discuss how her life lead her on a path [...]
Reunification Days – Mason, Lewis, and Thurston Counties
NGomez2025-05-20T12:08:59-07:00ABOUT REUNIFICATION DAYReunification Day is a special time when communities come together to celebrate the dedication and resilience of parents working toward reunifying with their children through the child welfare system. The event is organized and supported by a collaboration of community members, court partners, and parents with lived experience in the system. It’s a family-friendly celebration that reflects the unique [...]
Working Families Tax Credit Program
NGomez2023-07-26T13:06:22-07:00The Working Families Tax Credit will provide payments up to $1,200 to individuals and families who meet eligibility requirements. See if you’re eligible: WorkingFamiliesCredit.wa.gov
“Consider The Children” en Español
NGomez2025-02-19T14:59:49-08:00Próximas clases:Considere a los niños: Virtual en vivoSi necesita asistencia financiera, llame al 360-754-7629 para registrarse.Haga clic aquí: para inscribirse en nuestro curso virtual Consider the Children Live.Considere a los NiñosEl divorcio/separación de los padres es un acontecimiento importante en la vida de un niño. Consider the Children es una clase de 4 horas para padres enfocada en estrategias para apoyar a [...]