Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, our annual audit process was unavoidably delayed, however, we wanted to share the 2019 Audited Financials now that they have been finalized. We look forward to sharing 2020 Financials in due course. [pdf-embedder url="http://www.fcsith.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2019-Financial-Report.pdf" title="F&CS Financial...
In response to the Covid-19 Pandemic, F&CS began an online newsletter in order to stay in touch with members of our community. In this issue, F&CS welcomes new board members and announces our annual community awards. [pdf-embedder url="http://www.fcsith.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/FCS_-Community-Awards.pdf" title="F&CS_ Community Awards"] Want...
Madeleine and her family have been combating boredom by participating in the #covidcolorchallenge/#quarantinecolorchallenge What a beautiful family rainbow they've made together! [gallery size="medium" ids="18048,18054,18051,18053,18050,18052,18049,18055,18058"] Return to 'Reflections on Resilience' for more...
Family & Children's Service of Ithaca does not condone risk-taking, and encourages everyone to practice safe social-distancing. Hugging and touching of any kind should be avoided, even when wearing masks. We encourage everyone to maintain strict social distancing of six...
This raw reflection highlights the importance of being honest. Some days can wear you down, and it's important to recognize that. True resilience is gained through struggling, and doing your best in the face of everything. "The first photo was originally...
Stacy M. shared a collage of poems from a poetry series she's been working on, as well as a short reading. [caption id="attachment_18030" align="aligncenter" width="871"] A collage of Stacey's poems from the series "Small Poems from the Great Hunkering"[/caption] Crayfish Comfort Crayfish picked...
"Every few months I feel pretty low. I know that it has to do with getting enough exercise, but sometimes I just fall out of habits. Sometimes when you're down you can't see the way up. Biking is my preferred exercise,...
Leita says she's coping by “Forcing myself to take breaks, and finally getting around to this cute coloring book.” A great idea! Coloring can induce the same state as meditating by reducing and ordering the thoughts of a restless mind. This...
“I made these for a friend who went to work in NYC in an ICU. It was good a coping mechanism for me because it made me feel like I could actually do something useful.” – Anonymous [caption id="attachment_18018" align="aligncenter" width="1125"]...
Rachel let us know that she's been trying to get her family outside as much as possible. A great idea! Studies have shown that green spaces are essential for supporting mental wellness. effect on our mental well-being. Just 10 to...