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  • FCC and WSU team up for Child Abuse Prevention Walk (WKBT)

    A walk in Winona helped bring awareness to child abuse prevention month.

    The Family & Children’s Center and Winona State University teamed up to host the walk, drawing in staff, students and community members.

  • Family & Children’s Center engages the community for Child Abuse Prevention Month (WXOW)

    News 19 in La Crosse welcomed Family & Children’s Center President/CEO Tita Yutuc sat down with WXOW’s Crystal Flintrop to discuss the ways FCC is bringing awareness to La Crosse, Winona, Viroqua and surrounding communities during Child Abuse Prevention Month.

  • Meet April’s Featured Respite Provider: Hope Steinhoff

    Respite Providers are a vital part of caring for children and youth aged birth to 18 experiencing behavioral, emotional, medical, and/or physical challenges.

  • Blue silhouettes planted to raise awareness of child abuse in La Crosse and Winona

    Community members are joining together to help community members know FCC is taking a stand against child abuse.

  • Family & Children’s Center to host events throughout April during Child Abuse Awareness Month

    During Child Abuse Awareness Month in April, Family & Children’s Center (FCC) will be providing free awareness events at locations in La Crosse, Winona and Viroqua.

  • FCC releases ‘Better Tomorrows’ annual publication

    Family & Children’s Center is thrilled to share the 2024 ‘Better Tomorrows’ annual publication.

  • In Our ARMHS

    The Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS) in Winona assists adults who currently have medical assistance (Minnesota “MA”) and a diagnosis of a serious mental illness.

  • Meet March’s Featured Respite Provider: Tanya Kruse

    Respite Providers are a vital part of caring for children and youth aged birth to 18 experiencing behavioral, emotional, medical, and/or physical challenges.

  • FCC provides a safe place for children and families (Winona Post)

    FCC offers a variety of services to families and children, from counseling to day programs, to help support their individual and collective health. FCC has a center in Winona, in addition to several locations in Wisconsin.

  • Meet February’s Featured Respite Provider: Sydney Thering

    Respite Providers are a vital part of caring for children and youth aged birth to 18 experiencing behavioral, emotional, medical, and/or physical challenges.

  • Vote for Family & Children’s Center for the Best of La Crosse County 2024

    Family & Children’s Center is looking for your support in the 2024 Best of La Crosse County in four categories!

  • Teaching Teens About Dating Violence

    Promoting respectful and nonviolent relationships as kids grow into teenagers and young adults is a vital step to preventing domestic abuse in adulthood.

  • Donors help Family & Children’s Center reach fundraising goal, as new funding challenges develop for the organization

    Family & Children’s Center (FCC) is thrilled to announce that through the support of the organization’s donors, the agency has exceeded the $750,000 Matching Challenge Grant goal announced during the Bridges to Better Tomorrows on November 1.

  • Good Works: FCC duo makes holiday magic (La Crosse Tribune)

    Each year, as the holidays approach, one can find Ellen Hongerholt and Greg White of Family & Children’s Center’s advancement and marketing office filling in as elves, creating magic for nearly 200 area families.

  • Family & Children’s Center receives donation of handmade toys

    In the spirit of giving, UW-La Crosse professor Scott Cooper, along with a team of dedicated woodworking helpers, is spreading holiday cheer by donating a collection of handcrafted wooden toys to support Family & Children’s Center (FCC).

  • As federal funding plummets, need for Family & Children’s Center services spikes (Winona Daily News)

    On average each year, about 300 children — mostly victims of violent crimes — step into the doors of Family and Children’s Center’s Matty’s Place in Winona and Stepping Stones in La Crosse to share their stories.

  • Nominate Family & Children’s Center for the Best of La Crosse County 2024

    Family & Children’s Center is looking for your support in the 2024 Best of La Crosse County in four categories!

  • FCC board members & staff recognized for
    philanthropic efforts

    FCC is celebrating members of our family who are being recognized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals - Upper Mississippi Valley Chapter!

  • Family & Children’s Center donors come out for mental health and child abuse prevention

    Family & Children’s Center (FCC) is celebrating the tremendous support of community members with more than $625,000 raised toward a $750,000 annual event fundraising goal unveiled at the Bridges to Better Tomorrows event at Weber Center for the Performing Arts November 1.

  • Please support FCC’s Holiday Giving program

    The season of giving will be here before we know it.

    Whether you have participated in Family & Children’s Center’s Holiday Giving Program in the past or you are just learning of the impact, we graciously ask for your consideration to making a contribution to support FCC clients this holiday season.

  • Advocates fear fewer victim services across Minnesota (Star Tribune)

    Family & Children’s Center (FCC) is continuing the important work of helping the most vulnerable so they have the tools to lead more stable and productive lives. Ellen Hongerholt, FCC’s Director of Advancement & Marketing was interviewed by the Star Tribune newspaper from Minneapolis, as the organization is increasing efforts to raise funds so vital programs remain in place.

  • Take a look back at the Bridges to Better Tomorrows event

    Smiling faces, incredible impact! Thank you to the more than 200 people who joined us at the Weber Center for the Performing Arts. Whether you are a long-time supporter or just learning how FCC is helping more than 5,500 clients at our seven facilities, we are thrilled that so many chose to join us and help us paint brighter futures.

  • Supporters, staff share impact of FCC in inspiring video

    Family & Children's Center supporters and staff are coming together to share the important role the organization plays in protecting children, strengthening families and supporting adults.

  • Join the Bridges to Better Tomorrows livestream!

    Family and Children’s Center is encouraging the community to learn and support the tremendous work FCC staff do for 5,500 client at seven sites in five communities.

  • Meet November’s Featured Respite Provider: Cheryl Heath

    Respite Providers are a vital part of caring for children and youth aged birth to 18 experiencing behavioral, emotional, medical, and/or physical challenges.

  • Inspiring Free Event For FCC Set For November 1st

    Family & Children’s Center (FCC) is inviting the public to an inspiring free evening for the 2nd annual Bridges to Better Tomorrows event November 1, from 5:15 to 7:30 p.m., in La Crosse, Wisconsin, at the Weber Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Dahl Automotive’s Lube-A-Thon raises record breaking $40,431 contribution to FCC

    The results are in for 2023's Lube-A-Thon.

    Dahl Automotive presented a check for $40,431 to Family & Children's Center following the 15th annual event.

  • Meet October’s Featured Respite Provider: Gabrielle Bloemke

    Respite Providers are a vital part of caring for children and youth aged birth to 18 experiencing behavioral, emotional, medical, and/or physical challenges.

  • Vernon County Residents Can Learn Skills To Protect Others In Help End Abuse Response Team (H.E.A.R.T.) Volunteer Training

    Vernon County residents can learn skills to help their friends and neighbors during an upcoming ‘Help End Abuse Response Team (H.E.A.R.T.) training session in Hillsboro.

  • Dahl Automotive Hosts 15th Annual Lube-A-Thon

    Starting September 1, you have the chance to help Family & Children’s Center during Dahl Automotive’s 15th annual Lube-A-Thon fundraiser.

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