Family Service Association

Oct 24, 2017 Fundraising Marla Van Durme

Making A Difference

Can one person make a difference? Yes they can! Every day a child suffers in silence. Why? Most kids and teens don’t realize that there is help or don’t know who or how to ask. But there are people who want to make a difference and do. In the last fiscal year Family Service Association of Greater Elgin Area had over 1,600 hours of face to face contact with over 3,000 clients. Our staff has [...]

Oct 22, 2017 School Roxana Mendez

Open Communication Between Families And School

Schools often voice concerns about a student’s behavior and/or poor academic performance. What do we do with that information? Is it a one-time thing or does it happen often? What does the school think should be done? It can be hard to know what to do when there are so many unanswered questions and not enough information or understanding about how to help. [...]

Sep 15, 2017 Mental Health Jodi Gregory

Social Media and Our Mental Health

For as much good as social media can do, there are also pitfalls to be aware of. If it is making you feel angry, jealous, or disconnected from others, you likely need to take a step back. Taking a digital detox [...]

Sep 14, 2017 Team Christine Richmond

Christine Richmond

Hi! My name is Christine Richmond. I am the Administrative Assistant to the business office. On September 23rd I will be celebrating 21 years with Family Service Association of greater Elgin Area. I first chose to work at FSA because [...]

Sep 08, 2017 Suicide Kavita Adatia

Let's talk about suicide

Suicide is usually a difficult subject for those struggling with suicidal thoughts or know someone who is. The topic is often met with stigmas and myths that prevent people from seeking the care they need. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as reported [...]

Aug 24, 2017 Advocacy Janeth Barba

Advocacy

Difficult situations or unpleasant experiences can leave you thinking there must be another way and everyone needs to know about this. This is the start of advocacy, a process of influencing change within a society. The strongest advocates of our society have either witnessed or [...]

Aug 17, 2017 Family Belinda Adame

Family Activities

For some, answering the unavoidable question, 'what did you do this summer' is an initiation to Fall and a reminder of some of the wonderful experiences you have had over the Summer months. Summer is nearing its end and the beginning of the school year is here! [...]

Aug 11, 2017 Team FSA Elgin

Maha Ayesh

My job role at Family Service Association is recognized as the Mental Health Juvenile Justice Liaison. As a MHJJ Liaison, I advocate for juveniles in the surrounding Kane County Area. The role offers juvenile justice and mental health services to youth ages 11-18 years old who are at risk of [...]

Jul 27, 2017 Mental Health Kavita Adatia

Sleep And Mental Health

SLEEP, a simple five letter word, yet a vital activity that allows us to function at our best during the day, be productive, and think clearly. Studying the consequences of sleep deprivation is certainly not new. In fact, the first study in this area dates back to1896! Although getting enough sleep is common knowledge as how important it is to [...]

Jul 27, 2017 Team Janeth Barba

Janeth Barba

I am the Director of Crisis Services in which I oversee the Screening Assessment and Support Services Program and the Mental Health Juvenile Justice program. [...]

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