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Voices of Children Ceremony 2025

2025-05-16T12:33:20-07:00

Thank you to all of our Voices of Children 2025 awards recipients! We had a wonderful day hosted at the Governor’s Mansion. A big thank you goes out to our event sponsor Twin Star Credit Union, Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA), and Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging. Be sure to check out the digital version of the [...]

Voices of Children Ceremony 20252025-05-16T12:33:20-07:00

Planting Pinwheels of Hope

2025-05-12T16:06:36-07:00

Pinwheels for Prevention: Honoring Child Abuse Prevention Month at the Washington State Capitol On March 28th, FESS joined community members, advocates, and state leaders in planting pinwheels at the Washington State Capitol in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month. The annual event, held near the Tivoli fountain, served as a powerful reminder of every child's right to a safe and joyful [...]

Planting Pinwheels of Hope2025-05-12T16:06:36-07:00

Our Commitment, This Holiday Season

2024-12-10T09:18:48-08:00

GREETINGS! This has been another exciting year at Family Education & Support Services (FESS) as our work continues to be recognized not only regionally, but also at state and national levels. Through our classes and Parental Compass Podcast, we have expanded our reach to help parents both geographically and within the local continuum of care. These endeavors rely [...]

Our Commitment, This Holiday Season2024-12-10T09:18:48-08:00

Sam’s Journey

2024-12-09T14:37:39-08:00

Sam came to FESS with his kinship family, after his parents refused to pick him up from a residential mental health facility, requiring Child Protective Services (CPS) to intervene. The rejection devastated Sam. He had to move away from his hometown to live with his aunt and uncle that he barely knew. He sank into a deep depression and [...]

Sam’s Journey2024-12-09T14:37:39-08:00

Martha & Joe’s Triumph

2024-12-09T14:28:26-08:00

Sitting on the dock, drinking coffee, watching the flocks of geese coming and going- this is exactly how we pictured retirement! We didn’t want much more than to walk down to the neighborhood lake and enjoy the peace and quiet whenever the weather allowed. Sometimes, we bring our fishing poles and try to catch some trout. When we retired, we were [...]

Martha & Joe’s Triumph2024-12-09T14:28:26-08:00

Best of South Sound 2024

2025-02-12T08:28:53-08:00

We are thrilled to announce we were one of the nonprofit organizations awarded Best of South Sound 2024! FESS was awarded with second place in the Nonprofit category with over 26,000 votes cast in the South Sound area. Thank you to everyone who voted for FESS and congratulations to our other nonprofit winners, Bodie's Light and Concern For Animals. Click below [...]

Best of South Sound 20242025-02-12T08:28:53-08:00
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