Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Each October, the world comes together to honor the lives of those touched by breast cancer. At CFSA, for the children and families we serve and our own staff and our families, we know the importance of awareness and early detection. The Health Services Administration (HSA) set up a Breast Cancer Remembrance Board within the Office of Well Being (OWB) suite on the first floor. Please consider signing a ribbon in the name of your own personal breast cancer hero.
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CFSA Recognizes National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is an opportunity to bring the issue to the forefront, advocate for change, celebrate survivors, and mourn those who lost their lives. Please stop at the tables outside the Office of Well Being (OWB) on the 1st floor to grab a purple lapel pin, other swag, and DVAM resources.
OWB has hosted events to help us all do our part to address domestic violence. Scroll down to “Events & Announcements” to see the presentations. For questions, please contact Domestic Violence Specialist, Sarita Freeman (Sarita.Freeman@dc.gov), or Domestic Violence Services Supervisor, Tiffany Williams (Tiffany.Williams4@dc.gov).
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68th Annual DC One Fund Campaign
It’s time to rally for a time-honored tradition—the DC One Fund! Last year, DC agencies raised almost $1.3 million for charitable organizations doing great to benefit the residents of the District.
With a planned pep rally, recess, and end-of-year events, our agency goal is to raise more than $60,000. Visit the DC One Fund Campaign Website and make your pledge today!
At CFSA, we have so much fun raising money for our community, and this year will be no exception, please be on the lookout for event details!
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Let's Get Social
Got content for CFSA to share with DC residents and followers of child welfare around the country? Let us know—email cfsa.opi@dc.gov. You can also help us bring awareness to our essential work by following the agency across our social media accounts! Be sure to “like” and share our posts across channels. Thank you!
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CFSA's "School Daze" Slideshow
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Donate Candy for Trunk-or-Treat
CFSA’s Kinship Outreach and Support Unit (KOSU) will bring our community together for some fall family fun, and we need your help. Please consider donating a bag of candy before Wednesday, October 26, at CFSA’s Kinship Department on the third floor in room 3648. If you have questions, please email yvonne.moore@dc.gov.
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Midnight Shift Update
Beginning Sunday, October 21, 200 I St SE will be closed to receiving children and youth from our partners and resource parents between the hours of 12 and 8 a.m. A concentrated team will operate the hotline remotely during these hours as the social workers and family support workers formerly assigned to the midnight shift transition to our day and evening shifts to support the higher volume of calls and work. Please be assured that CFSA will continue to receive reports of abuse and neglect 24/7 through our hotline.
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2022 Holiday Drive for DC Foster Kids
Partners for Kids in Care invites you to participate in CFSA’s annual food basket and holiday drives. Last year, the generosity of our community resulted in the collection of over 5,000 gifts and nearly 200 food baskets for families. With your help, we can serve even more households! Choose from one of several donation opportunities on the sponsorship form found here. If you have any questions, please contact the PFK at their new email address CFSA.PFK@dc.gov.
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Email Director Matthews Directly
A reminder that CFSA employees can email Director Matthews at AskDirectorCFSA@dc.gov. All CFSA team members are invited to submit questions, provide feedback, celebrate colleagues, and make recommendations. This inbox is fully operational and checked daily. Please note that this is an internal initiative designed to help address concerns and questions from CFSA employees only.
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Resources for Staff Experiencing Traumatic Stress
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Resource Guide with tips, toolkits, therapeutic support, and insurance carrier information.
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Weekly psychoeducational groups to support emotional health. Groups are led by Onyx Therapy Group, CFSA's dedicated STS support resource. Continuing Education Credits are available; register in FACES. Questions? Email CWTA.Training@dc.gov.
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1:1 support consultations with Onyx Therapy Group clinicians are available through your supervisor, any CFSA manager, or self-referral to Brandynicole.Brooks@dc.gov. Click here for information for staff and managers.
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Family Success Center Programming
October 1 – 31, 2022
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month Events
Register for the following virtual presentations in FACES and receive in-service credits. (You must attend the entire event to be eligible for credit.)
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Peaceful Choices Batterers Intervention
October 24 | 3 – 4 p.m. or October 27 | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. RSVP is required.
Get insights into the telehealth services offered at the Center for Child and Family Services in Hampton, VA. It also includes presentations on their batterer intervention program and domestic violence clinical assessments.
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The DC Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board (DVFR) & Address Confidentiality Program
October 26 | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or 3 – 4:30 p.m. RSVP is required.
Learn about CFSA’s role in the DVFR Board and get info on the client referral process for the program.
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