Message from Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds, President/CEO, FCA
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FCA's Impact on Long Island in 2017.
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Family Education & Support
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Reducing Gun Violence in Hempstead, NY
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FCA's SNUG program understands what it takes to reduce gun violence. The team engages with youth in Hempstead's high-risk areas and are well prepared to mediate conflicts to keep peace in the streets. Take a moment to learn what it takes to do this crucial work to keep Long Island's vulnerable communities safe.
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Lynn Vanderhall Nursery Co-Op
FCA renamed its Nursery Co-Op in honor of Lynn Vanderhall's thirty years of service nurturing vulnerable youth and helping families under tremendous adversity build their lives for the better. Several generations of Nursery Co-Op students attended the event along with Lynn's family and friends as staff and loved ones shared stories in memory of Lynn.
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#MarchForOurLives Rally - Farmingdale, NY
Dr. Reynolds joined U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi, Nassau County D.A. Madeline Singas, Gun Control Activist Kevin McCarthy, high school students from across Long Island and other advocates to speak to a crowd of over 1,500 about the urgent steps needed to put an end to gun violence.
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Members of FCA's Youth Advisory Council (YAC), based out of Hempstead, NY, met with local senior citizens to teach them how to use and navigate a computer, smart phone and other tech devices.
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Addiction Prevention, Treatment & Recovery
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Please be sure to watch this powerful PSA which captures the story of many individuals and families across our country struggling with addiction.
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Hope for a Mother of Three
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HERTURN clients often benefit from FCA's integrative network of programs thanks to our dedicated team of social workers and supporters who consistently take the time to gain a deep understanding of our client's struggles and the adversity they face each day.
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Pictured: Hempstead Family Treatment & Recovery Staff
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Did You Know?
FCA has a wide array of innovative and professional addiction prevention, treatment and recovery programs prepared to work directly with individuals and their family members. Please share with your network!
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FCA Advocates on the Radio
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Family Peer Advocate Gabrielle Giacomazzo and Youth Peer Advocate Rebecca Smith shared stories of their experience engaging with and later working for FCA's Family Center in Suffolk on WGBB.
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In the lead up to FCA's Fall Harvest Celebration this Fall, Evan Reiter, Youth Peer Advocate and former HCBS client joined a host of FCA clients and staff who openly shared their personal experience with the agency and how they continue to be involved to this day.
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Family Center Suffolk has been out and about on Long Island, providing resources to families who are struggling with children who have mental health issues.
Pictured above is
Youth Peer Advocate Rebecca Smith and Family Peer Advocate Gabrielle Giacomazzo attending
the Lindenhurst Council of PTA’s Health & Wellness Fair at William Rall Elementary School.
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Friendly Visiting Program Touches the Lives of Long Island Seniors
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Louise, who will be turning 100 years old this September, is a great-grandmother to ten great-grandchildren, and loves sharing anecdotes and socializing with her Friendly Visitor.
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Alzheimer's Caregiver Program Reaches Freeport, Hicksville.
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FCA's Alzheimer's Caregiver Program was recently informed that Bethel Church in Freeport, NY will allow the program to run educational workshops and
meet & greets
at
their senior center.
The program also received a commitment from a Hicksville-based church which represents alarge portion of Hicksville's Hispanic community, extending the services to more Long Islanders.
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Alzheimer's Caregiver Paint Event
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Experience Walkabout
Have you ever wondered how FCA effectively operates a 10-bed residence for runaway/homeless youth?
Consider reaching out to us to schedule a visit to meet with our program staff and learn the inner workings of such a vital resource for vulnerable youth.
Several FCA supporters, both individuals and corporate, end their visit reporting a whole new perspective on how Long Island's most vulnerable youth cared for. From residents being provided with structured and essential life skills to being prepared to ultimately live independently, FCA's Runaway/Homeless Youth services touch the lives of hundreds of vulnerable youth every year. To inquire more, call 516-746-0350 or simply reply to this email.
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Field Trips for Lakeview House Residents
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Lakeview House residents had a great time visiting Parrots of the World in Rockville Centre to pet and play with the shop's large selection of pets. Residents also had the opportunity to play glow-in-the-dark mini-golf at Glowgolf and visit a bounce house where they had fun on trampolines and foam pits!
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Runaway/Homeless Youth
Street Outreach Team
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FCA/Pride for Youth Collaboration
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Peer youth navigators from both
FCA's Runaway Homeless Youth (RHY) team and
Pride for Youth are set to meet this upcoming month to share strategies to increase their community outreach and effectiveness to protect and strengthen vulnerable youth.
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FCA's RHY Peer Navigators
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March 2018
Brilynn Fields
Professional Football Player Brilynn Fields shows what giving back to your community is all about. When Fields isn't playing for the NY Sharks, she takes time out of her week to mentor "Jo", a motivated youth engaged with FCA's Lakeview House. Learn more about Fields and Jo by viewing the
News12 story from this past month.
Photo (L to R): Carly Weinstein, Family Specialist, FCA;
"Jo" M., Lakeview House Resident;
Brilynn Fields, Professional Football Player, NY Sharks; Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds, President/CEO, FCA.
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4/22: Swim, Bike, Run for FCA!
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Join us at Eisenhower Park for EventPower's Mini Mighty Man Triathlon as #TeamFCA competes to raise awareness and funds for FCA's youth & family programs. Consider supporting the teams and the cause!
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6/20: Mission Moment Scholarship Breakfast
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FCA's Mission Moment Scholarship Breakfast recognizes a group of outstanding youth who have been engaged with FCA and are on a path to begin their higher education. The event reunites youth with the generous donors who are supporting their journey.
We're excited to announce this year's Keynote Speaker,
Darryl Davis!
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FCA Mission Moment Scholarship
Fund Recipients, 2017
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We're proud to call Long Island our home and we know you are too. Consider becoming a sustaining monthly donor and join the FCA family in protecting and strengthening Long Island's most vulnerable families.
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Latest Employment Opportunities.
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Professional Development Workshops.
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The mission of Family & Children's Association is to protect and strengthen Long Island's most vulnerable children, seniors, families and communities. Through an integrated network of services and counseling, Family and Children’s Association provides help and hope to under served and disadvantaged individuals struggling to build better lives.
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