FCS Receives Innovation Fund Grant for Early Recognition Screening Program
24 Apr 2017

FCS Receives Innovation Fund Grant for Early Recognition Screening Program

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Family Counseling Services has been awarded a $75,940 grant from the Care Compass Network Innovation Fund to provide transitional support for the Early Recognition Screening Program that annually screens the social and emotional health of nearly 1,000 Cortland County youth … Continued

Teaching Our Kids About Healthy Relationships
24 Feb 2017

Teaching Our Kids About Healthy Relationships

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By Mary Dykeman, Prevention Specialist – There are so many things we want our children to know about as they are growing up. One of the most important topics to consider teaching your kids is about healthy relationships. After all, … Continued

Parental Influence on Teens is Ever Present and Important
23 Jan 2017

Parental Influence on Teens is Ever Present and Important

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By Joshua Wright, Prevention Specialist – You may feel your impact on your teen isn’t as effective as their friends, commercials, or movies when it comes to illegal substances. Yes, you raise them to have respect, be good role models, … Continued

Community Mentors Needed!
6 Jan 2017

Community Mentors Needed!

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January is National Mentoring month and Cortland Community Mentors is asking you to make a difference in a young person’s life.  Cortland Community Mentors offer support to youth in Cortland County through programs that have been helping youth in this … Continued