Our 2019 Summer Newsletter focuses on connections. From a touching interview with those who knew and loved Marjorie Waldman-Wolga, Associate Director of F&CS from 1974 to 1989, to new events and our challenge to end youth homelessness, this newsletter reminds...
Every year, our agency faces challenges and opportunities for growth. In 2018, we faced a major change in leadership, but with a determination to keep our mission at the forefront, we emerged with new energy and a refreshed commitment for...
Contact: Wendy Hammond, Open Doors Case Worker, Family & Children’s Service of Ithaca Email: whammond@fcsith.org Phone: 607-273-7494 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tompkins County, NY– November is National Runaway and Homeless Youth Awareness Month. In 2015, researchers from the Learning Web and Cornell University...
The Board of Directors for Family & Children’s Service of Ithaca has named Karen Schachere, LCSW, Ph.D., Interim President & CEO of the agency. The decision comes following the departure of David Shapiro, who previously held the position for seven...
Feeling the love of family and the safety of home is at the core of what we hope people feel after working with staff at Family & Children’s Service of Ithaca. Many of our youth programs focus on strengthening home life and...
On Saturday March 3rd, we held our 4th annual Peace of Mind: A Day of Yoga and Wellness event, formerly known as the Peace of Mind Yogathon. A record number of participants came together to share a day of yoga...