This month, I would like to highlight two of the many classes we offer at FESS. Dynamic Dads, and The Impact of Domestic Violence on Children (IDV). Our Dynamic Dads class is a favorite for many fathers (even the ones who don't think they will learn anything). The way we know this is by receiving feedback from those who complete the [...]
Voices of Kinship Caregivers winners announced For 18 years, FESS has coordinated the statewide contest, Voices of Children Raised by Grandparents and Other Relatives. This year, the contest was expanded to include a new element, Voices of Kinship Caregivers. Two entries from those submitted by kinship caregivers were chosen for recognition, although all entries were included in a book that includes [...]
FESS’ Strengthening Families Conference Nov. 3 gives professionals and parents new tools and strategies to help kids thrive OLYMPIA – What do parents want? To raise children who grow into healthy, happy, caring and confident adults. In a culture where an overload of social and economic pressures is bearing down on them, both parents and the many professionals who [...]
Back to school supply drive. all families welcome. Free back to school haircuts. free backpacks while supplies last. august 10th , 2023. 11 am till 2 pm. Centralia college.
Estamos orgullosos de anunciar que ahora estamos ofreciendo un curso "Consider The Children" en español una vez al mes.To learn more about the class, click here www.familyess/consider-the-children
Thank you to all of our Voices of Children 2023 awards recipients! We had a wonderful day being hosted by First Lady Trudi Inslee at the Governor's Mansion. A big thank you goes out to our event sponsor Twin Star Credit Union. Be sure to check out the digital version of the booklet below. [...]
To enroll, click on one of the two links below. In-person, May 19th: Youth Mental Health First Aid (pdenroller.org) Virtual, June 1st: Youth Mental Health First Aid (pdenroller.org) Why youth mental health first aid? youth mental health first aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents [...]
