Back to Basics: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

From: Dena Miller, Family and Community Resources, Inc. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 10 men will experience abuse from an intimate partner in their lifetime, and yet there is still so much confusion over what “counts” as abusive. Since October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we went back to DV101 and lay out some truths … More Back to Basics: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Student Wellness for Back to School

by Dena Miller Coordinator of Events, Interns, and Volunteers – Family and Community Resources Summer is winding down and students across our community are getting ready to go back to school. A new school year comes with exciting opportunities, in new grades, new classes, new friends, and new relationships. While exciting, these transitions naturally create … More Student Wellness for Back to School

What is Supervised Visitation Really?

By Dena Miller — Coordinator of Events, Interns, and Volunteers at Family and Community Resources Connections with both parents are so important to the lives and development of children, but some families need a little help to maintain these critical connections. At Family and Community Resources, one of our largest programs is Supervised Visitation, with … More What is Supervised Visitation Really?

Talking with Your Teens About Healthy Relationships

By Dena Miller — Coordinator of Events, Interns, and Volunteers at Family and Community Resources As hard as it may be to believe, 1 in 3 US teens experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they’re in a relationship with before they turn 18, and nearly half of college-aged women report experiencing abuse in … More Talking with Your Teens About Healthy Relationships

An Opportunity for Fun and Community Action in One!

By Dena Miller — Coordinator of Events, Interns, and Volunteers at Family and Community Resources Are you looking for a fun way for yourself and your family and friends to spend the day? Are you interested in opportunities that allow you to connect with neighbors while supporting those in the greatest need in our community? … More An Opportunity for Fun and Community Action in One!