Child & Family Services

Taking care of our emotional health is the first step. If you need support, we are here to help. If you are a C&FS EAP member please reach out to us and we will help with this referral. 716-681-4300 https://eap.cfsbny.org/ #eap #WednesdayWisdom #mindfulmoments

Our Black History Month Speakers' Series continues tomorrow with special guest speaker Lindsey Taylor - Founder and Curator of Beau Fleuve Music & Arts Festival! There is still time to register for our remaining presentations at cfsbny.org/blackhistorymonthspeakersseries/

If we read your shirt, what would it say? #ThisIsFalk

My ultimate objective is for whatever job I have, I have fun with it. Read how Joshua turned his passion into a career path at the Stanley G. Falk School!

Mindful Moment: Stronger Together Work is more productive, families find more peace, and communities grow stronger when we work together. Here are a few ways to encourage unity in your world: Look for ways to help others Respect and encourage differences... Look for the positive Give people the benefit of the doubt If you are a C&FS EAP member please reach out to us and we will help with this referral. 716-681-4300 https://eap.cfsbny.org/ #eap #WednesdayWisdom #mindfulmoments

1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men experience physical abuse by their partners. Please consider supporting domestic violence survivors by giving to Haven House: https://bit.ly/2To8hA2 #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #Raise716

"Love everyone and especially love yourself." A staff member found this notebook filled with messages from domestic violence survivors who stayed at Haven House over ten years ago. These are lives that you have changed by supporting Haven House. Give today to change the lives of others like this and help us #Raise716: https://bit.ly/2To8hA2

Our team is wearing purple for today's Wear Purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Day! #WearPurple #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth

Our next Haven House Domestic Violence Awareness Speakers Series presentation is tomorrow at noon! This week's speakers are Desmond Truesdale and Tara Petty of Haven House. In their presentation, "Through a Child’s Eyes: How Domestic Violence Affects Our Youth," they will teach about the long-lasting effects of trauma, how a child might react, and the tools to help a child and parent move on from trauma. Click here to register: https://bit.ly/2HdbwYH

Stress relief from laughter is no joke! We could all use some humor these days take a break and learn the benefits of finding your funny bone. https://bit.ly/2IJDnjk... If you are a C&FS EAP member please reach out to us and we will help with this referral. 716-681-4300 https://eap.cfsbny.org/ #MentalHealth #SelfCare #eap #WednesdayWisdom

Child & Family Services’ Haven House remained open for families and continues to be a safe place for survivors throughout the pandemic. We need the community to help prevent domestic violence, especially while we feel more isolated. Haven House added a text chat system to offer more ways for survivors to connect with us. Cleaning and sanitizing increased to keep shelter as safe as possible while the threat of coronavirus continues. Donate to Haven House today to help us support survivors of domestic violence: https://rb.gy/4hkcer When you give to Haven House, you #Raise716!

Did you know that there are forms of digital abuse? Digital abuse happens when one partner uses technology to maintain power and control over another in a relationship. Here are some forms of digital abuse. #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth

Please take 10 minutes to complete the below survey. The United Way of Buffalo & Erie County is assessing how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected Erie County individuals and families. The purpose of the survey is to help determine the best ways to assist Erie County families and communities as we work together to recover from the COVID-19 crisis. Click here for the survey: uwbec.org/covid19survey The deadline to complete the survey is October 27th. Thank you so much for your help and consideration.