FESS News

Current extreme cold temperatures are dangerous for those without shelter. Thurston County Public Health and Social Services is extending a “Hazardous Weather” advisory to increase shelter-in-place efforts and offer extended nightly shelter beds that was set to end tonight. The advisory now ends on Thursday, January 23 at 8:00 a.m. The advisory may be extended again depending on review of forecasted weather patterns and shelter staff [...]

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 Group. Becoming 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. [...]

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 [...]