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I cannot express it in any other way.” — Skye Schilling, Advocacy & Therapy Participant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b06b3f55f00a56513c53f5/1622867836700-CC3POSE48IL5K3HF8TQW/Untitled+design.png Who We Are https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8b84ccdeec236234bf2c3b/1586559393975-NCIYGY27CR4VZ3J106S7/2495599.jpg Who We Are https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b06b3f55f00a56513c53f5/1623955870333-OE8OAP8VV2Q1T04SSKAV/Timeline+of+FSC.png Who We Are https://www.family-support.org/home daily 1.0 2024-12-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b06b3f55f00a56513c53f5/1622344479590-W78NEDZ2COU9SXF01U7D/2.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b06b3f55f00a56513c53f5/1622344503854-9ZUDDHS8XWQ6XX8A5FAF/3.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b06b3f55f00a56513c53f5/1622344522164-RDLR9IRVCDTFYQ4M1BMH/4.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b06b3f55f00a56513c53f5/1622346762427-SWGMTX5RD4AWN5GP6NYK/Untitled+design.png Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b06b3f55f00a56513c53f5/1622346636973-SWW28J9X1942OZV9KR1Q/kenny-krosky-2xjk8WWLFC4-unsplash.jpg Home - Our Mission It is the mission of Family Support Council to provide education, intervention, and prevention services to support the growth and development of healthy families. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b06b3f55f00a56513c53f5/76096aac-eeb7-4f24-af71-7f9a0bf62c87/Family+Support+Council+Christmas.png Home - Shelter Christmas Wishlist Bring joy to the women in the FSC shelter. In conjunction with First American and EXP/realty, let’s make this Christmas sparkle brighter! https://www.family-support.org/why-fsc daily 0.75 2022-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b06b3f55f00a56513c53f5/1624774166996-SXDN7BY171KYCKAXRC1Y/joss-woodhead-tfEoT92EYlo-unsplash.jpg Why FSC - You provide shelter. Each year we serve more and more individuals and families who need safe shelter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b06b3f55f00a56513c53f5/1624774128644-AV0RUBBHE2KL4BNYC5OJ/joel-muniz-KodMXENNaas-unsplash.jpg Why FSC - You provide community. There are 42 women’s support groups building community, facilitating healing, and nurturing growth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b06b3f55f00a56513c53f5/1624774224491-6GG6J399QAOYY4AWIUWP/nathan-anderson-J3Xjyg5m8kY-unsplash.jpg Why FSC - You foster independence. Over 23,000 support hours have been given to individuals with developmental disabilities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b06b3f55f00a56513c53f5/1624774247011-EHUECRJWIPHYV0AG0LEU/unsplash-image-nGwkIZFelko.jpg Why FSC - You protect our children. Families receive the highest quality education, prevention, and intervention services. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b06b3f55f00a56513c53f5/1625810159534-US1HIQOYAKMFMC89IAPV/unsplash-image-CwTBt6jyagQ.jpg Why FSC - Family Support Council literally, saved my life. I cannot express it in any other way. Skye Schilling, Advocacy & Therapy Participant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1618497259178-6XJGK9GR6YAVBQL5L519/20140301_Trade-151_012-2.jpg Why FSC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694583486-2PQT0LQ193RL7MCB6DX4/20140228_Trade+151_0046.jpg Why FSC https://www.family-support.org/donate daily 0.75 2023-12-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b06b3f55f00a56513c53f5/1670431857359-VV9YLTVAYCNIRQCUWMHN/unsplash-image-dddQHervE04.jpg Donate - Be the Reason Give a gift this season that makes you feel good. Delays in reimbursements from the State for services provided, is at an all time high. Without these funds, we are unable to operate at full capacity. We find ourselves desperately asking for your help. Be the one who elevates our mission by clicking the image and donating… On behalf of Family Support Council and the myriad of Douglas County residents we serve, thank you for your support. Your hours of service and your financial contributions make the world of difference to our community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b06b3f55f00a56513c53f5/1624917877277-9L1NTLCN1MVD3H0ITQVR/unsplash-image-GM5Yn5XRVqA.jpg Donate - Your Contribution Here’s how our community partners have helped so far this year: New office spaces for our growing teams Needed reparations to our safe shelter Toiletries and Basic Necessities Drive Thanksgiving Dinners to families in need General Fund support Volunteering (Explore Volunteer Opportunities) https://www.family-support.org/our-staff daily 0.75 2024-05-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b06b3f55f00a56513c53f5/1622870980404-YVUNMQ7G8LE3OG45006T/FAMILY+SUPPORT+COUNCIL.png Our Staff - Dan Upton, Program Director, Jessie’s Ranch Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b06b3f55f00a56513c53f5/1622870980404-YVUNMQ7G8LE3OG45006T/FAMILY+SUPPORT+COUNCIL.png Our Staff - Jane Besaw, Quality Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) and Clinical Professional Counselor Jane was born and raised outside of Cleveland in Mentor, Ohio which is on the shores of Lake Erie. She moved to Gardnerville, Nevada in 2005 when accepted a Special Education job in the area. Jane started with the Family Support Council as a Counselor Intern in 2017. Jane loves giving to others and has found that the Family Support Council is a valuable agency to the community in which they can grow and serve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b06b3f55f00a56513c53f5/1622870478247-K9SWX0YKXUCTQN6RAPBZ/FAMILY+SUPPORT+COUNCIL.png Our Staff - Veronica LaChance, Executive Director Veronica has been with the Family Support Council of Douglas County since 2011. Veronica started as a monitor for the Supervised Visitation program and worked her way through various programs to include Parenting and Advocacy, thus proving her sincere commitment and drive for serving families. She graduated from California State University with a Bachelors in Social and Behavioral Sciences. Veronica has a passion for helping others and being a voice for those who may not have one. Her leadership is exceptional and she continues to elevate the mission of FSC every single day through her mission driven work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b06b3f55f00a56513c53f5/1622870980404-YVUNMQ7G8LE3OG45006T/FAMILY+SUPPORT+COUNCIL.png Our Staff - Jenn Forzani, Program Director, Family Services Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b06b3f55f00a56513c53f5/1622870980404-YVUNMQ7G8LE3OG45006T/FAMILY+SUPPORT+COUNCIL.png Our Staff - Macy Haverda, Director of Finance & Administration Macy is a demonstrably reliable and supportive Family Support Council team member. Though newest to our team, her extensive history in finance has allowed her to hit the ground running. We are so thrilled to have her in this role. In addition to our agency, she also serves as the President of Wild West Access Fund of Nevada. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b06b3f55f00a56513c53f5/1622870980404-YVUNMQ7G8LE3OG45006T/FAMILY+SUPPORT+COUNCIL.png Our Staff - Cynthia DeSomber, Program Manager, Family Services Cynthia has lived in the Carson Valley since 2012. She began work with FSC in 2022, but before that served as a Case Manager for a non-profit organization for 13 years and 8 years as a Physical Therapy Tech, thus enabling Cynthia’s excellent crisis management skills. Cynthia’s passion about serving families within our community is apparent. 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I cannot express it in any other way.At first, I was hesitant about sharing my story or talking to a counselor period, but everyone, especially Donna, welcomed me with open arms. No judgment, they were just there, to LISTEN, provide support, and help me. Each and every day I walked out I felt refreshed, loved, cared for.... new. Thank you for making me, a better version of myself. What Family Support Council provided to me, are skills and memories that will last a lifetime." - Skye Schilling https://www.family-support.org/services/family-resource-center monthly 0.5 2021-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b06b3f55f00a56513c53f5/1623718868806-UUGSBBYDBWHF9ALLNPXO/16.png Services - Family Resource Center https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b06b3f55f00a56513c53f5/1624636969710-5C5IVT7MYPMBPUYNU49J/35.png Services - Family Resource Center https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b06b3f55f00a56513c53f5/1624636952726-O6QKKNMSHHGC883Y4R8B/34.png Services - Family Resource Center https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b06b3f55f00a56513c53f5/1636653446932-DQQP4JSB8DCVKKBDPUN3/unsplash-image-Wr3comVZJxU.jpg Services - Family Resource Center - What People Are Saying It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. https://www.family-support.org/services/supervisedvisitations monthly 0.5 2021-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b06b3f55f00a56513c53f5/1624572609332-ID0HAGVDDHY8RGEY4RZH/18.png Services - Supervised Visitations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b06b3f55f00a56513c53f5/1624572492489-JGCV8TJINM976ZE7PZ7C/13.png Services - Supervised Visitations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b06b3f55f00a56513c53f5/1625766543433-UG7DOFIL06RO5CYB8TDY/unsplash-image-AB3DRwKSjSk.jpg Services - Supervised Visitations - What people are saying “The Hopes Haven supervised visitation program has been a huge blessing to my three children and I. It is run with the utmost professionalism and emphasis on safety. It has provided me with far more peace of mind about my children visiting their other parent than I have had with any other supervised visitation option. The program displays a clear lack of bias between the custodial and non custodial parents and everyone involved is treated very fairly. I highly recommend Hopes Haven for anyone who needs supervised visitation." Supervised Visitation Participant. https://www.family-support.org/services/douglas-county-idd-resource-list monthly 0.5 2023-09-25