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 childhood, [...]
FESS is restocking our Basic Needs Pantry! Help FESS provide essentials to those in need. Consider donating new or unopened items at our Resilience Center in Tumwater or by purchasing through our Amazon link: Amazon Wishlist Items needed: • Gift Cards ($10-15) to grocery stores • Socks (all sizes) • Diapers (all sizes, especially sizes 5 and 6) • [...]
Our lobby has received a makeover and is now the home of our Donor Wall! We are looking to fill our tree of support with Apples and Owls representing our supporters. By contributing to our donor wall, you can ensure that we have funds to continue supporting families in our area with Basic Needs resources like hygiene products, [...]
Guiding Good Choices Parenting Series – Live Via Zoom This free 6-week evidence-based training series for parents and caregivers is designed to help families guide children through success at home, school and in life. By assisting families to strengthen and clarify expectations for behavior, enhance the conditions that promote bonding within the family, and teach skills that allow children to resist [...]
Lewis County Perinatal & Postpartum Support GroupBecoming a parent can be a challenging time, but we want to help. Join other community members as we share and explore the transition to motherhood. Every month, we will unpack some of the changes that can occur in our heart, mind, body and relationships during this season of life. All babies [...]
About Consider the Children (Considere a los Ninos) The divorce/separation of one’s parents is a major event in the life of a child. Consider the Children is a 4-hour parenting class focused on strategies to support children who live separately from one or both parents. Topics include: Grief and loss Stress indicators in children The long-term impact of parental conflict on children Communication skills for [...]
