Graduate intern Casey Marlow recently completed a Capstone Project at Family & Children’s Society that included a needs assessment for chemical dependency services in Broome County. Marlow is enrolled in the Masters of Public Administration (MPA) program at Binghamton University. The Capstone is the final project for the students in … Read More
Health Coach Services Added
Family & Children’s Society recently added health coaching services in collaboration with the Care Compass Network and United Health Services. Called Care Transitions, the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payments (DSRIP) project serves to “coach” participants with independent living after hospital discharge to prevent readmission within 30 days. Eligibility is determined by … Read More
Impact of the Merger: An Interview with CEO Lisa Hoeschele
Sometimes bigger is better. Recognizing the value of a strategic alliance, the Boards of Directors of Family & Children’s Society and Family Counseling Services of Cortland County (FCS Cortland) have decided to merge the two agencies. The merger will bring about some exciting changes that will expand services, introduce new … Read More
Amigo Search and Rescue Dogs Train at Main Street Location
In March, Amigo Search and Rescue (SAR) dog and handler teams trained at Family & Children’s Main Street office. Amigo SAR is a nonprofit K9 search and rescue team that offers its services free of charge to assist police and fire departments to find missing individuals. Although the team is … Read More
School-Based Mental Health Care Now Available in Binghamton City School District
Family & Children’s Society has started a new partnership with the Binghamton City School District to offer school-based mental health services at East Middle School. Individual, group and family counseling services will be available to students in grades six through eight. The district reached out to Family & Children’s to … Read More
Seeking Nominations for Esther Couper Memorial Award
The Esther W. Couper Memorial Award, presented annually for outstanding service and dedication to the children and families of our community, was established by Family & Children’s Society in 2001 in honor of the agency’s founder. The award recognizes an individual, regardless of position or status, who exemplifies commitment and … Read More
Health Homes Moves to the Holiday Inn Arena
After months of planning, the Health Homes Program has moved into new office space in the Holiday Inn Arena on Hawley Street in Binghamton. The Health Homes Program, available since 2013, is a care coordination service that assists eligible clients in coordinating medical and mental health care as well as … Read More
United Way Partners with Rumble Ponies for “We Care Wednesday”
United Way is partnering with the Binghamton Rumble Ponies for “We Care Wednesday” on Wednesday June 21st at NYSEG Stadium as the Rumble Ponies face Bowie. All proceeds from tickets purchased through United Way will support health and human service programs and community projects in Broome County. Tickets sold by … Read More
Barrett Named F&CS Aide of the Year
In late April, Family & Children’s Society had an opportunity to recognize one of our own at the Annual Aide Recognition Day Luncheon that is hosted by the Home Care Coalition of Broome County. Jeannine Barrett was honored at the event along with honorees from eleven other home health agencies … Read More
Risky Behaviors: Would You Know When You’ve Gone Too Far?
Would You Know When You’ve Gone Too Far? Mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and treatable. But people experience symptoms of mental illnesses differently—and some engage in potentially dangerous or risky behaviors to avoid or cover up symptoms of a potential … Read More