Keeping kids safe for 25 years
After a quarter century of urging the community to “break the silence,” victims of child abuse are no longer quietly suffering. The Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention program, launched 25 years ago, has “helped take away the stigma, to say we really need to come [...]
Niagara Voices: Start small, foster a baby
Put your hand up if you have ever considered becoming a foster parent. Come on. I know you are out there. Most applicants tell us that they thought about fostering for years before finally taking the plunge and giving us a call. And well they should. Fostering [...]
Back to School Tips for Parents
Starting the new school year can be a time of great excitement… and anxiety. Help calm your child’s fears (and your own) with these teacher-approved tips... Take advantage of your school’s open house or back-to-school night. Some teachers welcome phone calls or e-mails [...]
‘Desperate’ need for foster parents for infants in Niagara
“We know there are many, many caring families out there in Niagara,”...“If (foster care) has ever crossed your mind, now is the time to call us because we really need you. “We want to keep kids close to home, we want to keep them in Niagara,” [...]
More FACS foster parents needed to meet growing demands
The growing list of programs offered by Family and Children’s Services Niagara seems to be making a difference in the communities. But running those programs has also stretched the agency’s resources. “...staffing shortages" [...]
Eckhardt signs on for second term as FACS board president
Brian Eckhardt has signed on for a second term as the president of the board of directors for Family and Children’s Services Niagara. The Fonthill native and retired inspector with the Niagara Regional Police Services was elected to continue his role [...]
Beamsville students show generosity for summer camp program
The Beamsville District students donated nearly 80 backpacks and bottles of sunscreen to the program, which provides local kids in need with an opportunity to go to summer camp. Wise Guys donated an additional $6,000 [...]
NIAGARA VOICES: Summer camp more than memories
Put your hand up if you have in the far reaches of your mind, happy childhood memories of summer camp. Think about it. Close your eyes and think waaay back. Maybe it was boy scout camp, sailing camp or even a day program with the local YMCA. For me it was Camp Sherbrooke in rural Nova Scotia. It still [...]
