FAMILY CENTERED SERVICES INC

FAMILIES IN TRANSITION - ITS MISSION IS TO HELP PARENTS UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF WORKING TOGETHER TO MINIMIZE THE IMPACT OF DIVORCE ON THEIR CHILDREN. THIS IS A COURT-MANDATED PROGRAM FOR BOTH ADAMS AND WELLS COUNTIES. ITS PURPOSE IS TO FOCUS ON WAYS PARENTS CAN REDUCE THE EFFECTS OF THE DIVORCE ON THEIR CHILDREN, HOW TO EFFECTIVELY REASSURE THEIR CHILDREN AS THEY ADJUST TO THE CHANGES IN THEIR LIVES, AS WELL AS UNDERSTAND THEIR OWN FEELINGS OF LOSS AND GRIEF. MENTOR MOMS - THE MISSION OF THE MENTOR MOMS PROGRAM IS TO OFFER SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND FRIENDSHIP TO YOUNG MOTHERS. IT STRIVES TO ENCOURAGE POSITIVE PARENTING SKILLS BY MATCHING MOMS WITH MENTORS WHO ARE TRAINED, SUPERVISED, AND SUPPORTED. THE PROGRAM ADDRESSES IN A VERY PERSONAL AND SUPPORTIVE WAY THE CRUCIAL NEED FOR AT-RISK MOMS TO HAVE SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT IN RAISING A CHILD. IT AIMS TO HELP YOUNG MOTHERS EXPLORE NEW OPTIONS, PROBLEM-SOLVE, AND MAKE LIFE-AFFIRMING GOALS AND CHOICES FOR HER AND HER CHILD. TEEN COURT - THE WELLS COUNTY TEEN COURT PROGRAM IS A DIVERSION PROGRAM THAT HOLDS JUVENILES ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS WHILE REDUCING THE CASELOAD OF LOCAL COURTS AND PROBATION OFFICERS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND "HANDS-ON" PARTICIPATION FOR YOUTH VOLUNTEERS AND PROMOTES RESPECT FOR THE RULE OF THE LAW. THE PROGRAM INCREASES APPRECIATION FOR THE LEGAL SYSTEM IN BOTH OFFENDERS AND VOLUNTEERS. THERE ARE TWO ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS OF THIS PROGRAM. S.I.G.N.A.L.S. IS A SUBSTANCE ABUSE AWARENESS, PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT HELPS TEENS LEARN THE IMPORTANCE OF MAKING RESPONSIBLE, MATURE, AND INFORMED DECISIONS. D.E.T.O.U.R.S. IS A CHARACTER EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON EMOTIONAL SELF-CONTROL, BULLYING, COMMON COURTESY AND DANGEROUS DECISIONS. YOUTH AS RESOURCES - THE PROGRAM'S GOAL IS TO INSPIRE AND INSTILL EXCELLENCE IN YOUTH THROUGH THE PROVISION OF GRANTS, WRITTEN AND APPROVED BY YOUTH, FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT. YOUTH AS RESOURCES PROMOTES LEARNING LIFE-LONG SKILLS AND ENGAGES YOUTH TO BRING POSITIVE CHANGES TO THEIR COMMUNITY AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF OTHERS. THE CLOSET - THIS PROGRAM ASSISTS FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING FREE CLOTHING AND NECESSITIES FOR INFANTS AND PRESCHOOL AGED CHILDREN. THE CLOSET IS A NON-INTIMIDATING ENVIRONMENT THAT RESPECTS THE DIGNITY OF THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY WHO NEED ASSISTANCE. PARENT CAFE - THE MISSION OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE GROUP MEETINGS THAT PROVIDE MEANINGFUL, REFLECTIVE CONVERSATIONS THAT PROMOTE LEADERSHIP AND COLLABORATION TO HELP KEEP FAMILIES STRONG, TO PROMOTE WELL-BEING, HEALING, AND PEACE, AND TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. COMMUNITY PARTNERS - THE MISSION OF COMMUNITY PARTNERS IS TO PROVIDE A SECONDARY CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION SERVICE. THIS SERVICE WILL BUILD COMMUNITY RESOURCES IN ORDER TO HAVE A COLLABORATIVE PREVENTION NETWORK. THE SERVICE WILL PROVIDE SERVICES TO CONNECT FAMILIES TO RESOURCES TO STRENGTHEN THE FAMILY AND PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT