July 2015
NEWS & NOTES
A monthly e-newsletter for our donors, volunteers, and friends.
What's New

Wilderness Challenge Program

The 2015 Wilderness Challenge Program participants returned home after a week of great weather and great experiences.

 

 

Special recognition goes out to the dedicated volunteers who made this year's WCP possible -- Matt Tipperreiter, John Syron, Jenni Spies, Dudley Burgess, Chris Parsons, Sean Topacio, and Eileen Walts.

  

Click here for more 2015 WCP photos.

 

 

 

Buy 50/50 Raffle Tickets and Support TCFS

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce is partnering with TCFS and other local not-for-profits in a five-month-long raffle.  50% of the proceeds from tickets sold, or a minimum of $5,000, is guaranteed to a single winner.

 

Click here for more information.

 

 

TCFS is a Fox Valley Marathon Charity Partner

Are you running in the Fox Valley Marathon on Sunday, September 20, 2015?  When you register, you can choose TCFS as a Charity Partner and support our mission of strengthening people and building community. 

 

Click here for more information. 

Upcoming Events & Programs

Family Connections at Batavia Apartments

Saturdays, July 11-September 15

11:00am-1:30pm

Batavia Apartments

 

For more information:

630-232-1070 or click here. 

Open to all families with children living in Batavia Apartments.  This team-led program enhances family communication skills, positive habits, and attitudes of respect transferable to the home, the school, and the community.  Weekly meetings establish or enhance routines of family meals, discussions of feelings, and playful activities.

  

 

Thinking Good, Feeling Great

Group Anxiety Counseling 

Mondays, August 24-September 28

7:00pm-8:30pm

TCFS Office

Geneva, Illinois
 

For more information: 

630-232-1070 or click here. 

 

This 6-week group counseling program is designed for adults struggling with worry and anxious thoughts.

International Child/Parent Development Program

Mondays, September 14-December 28

5:15pm-7:00pm

Pottawatomie Community Center

8 North Avenue

St. Charles, Illinois

 

For more information, call the Changing Children's Worlds Foundation at 630-909-9411 or click here. 

TCFS and the Changing Children's Worlds Foundation invite families with children with special needs to learn practical and effective strategies that can be used to enhance parent-child relationships, self-esteem, and self-control through routine, daily interactions. The program begins with a Family Welcome Night in August and continues with a series of parents' interactive learning groups and related children's activity groups.

  


Smart Choices Program

Fall 2015 Session 1
 

Grades K-2 and parents:

Saturdays, September 19-October 24

9:00am-10:00am

TCFS Office

Geneva, Illinois


 

Grades 3-5 and parents:

Saturdays, October 3-November 14

10:15am-11:15am

TCFS Office

Geneva, Illinois


 

Middle School / High School and parents

Scheduled individually with the families

TCFS Office

Geneva, Illinois

 

For more information: 

630-232-1070 or click here. 

 

 

This workshop for children and their parents teaches the necessary skills to effectively communicate needs, manage anger, and resolve conflicts at home, in the community, and at school. 


 

Other sessions are available throughout the year.  Visit our website for information on our Fall 2015 Session 2,

Winter 2015 Session,

Spring 2016 Session 1, and

Spring 2016 Session 2.

 


Tee It Up with TriCity Family Services Golf Outing

Monday, September 28

Eagle Brook Country Club

Geneva, Illinois

 

For more information: 

630-232-1070 or click here.  

Support TriCity Family Services while enjoying an 18-hole golf scramble, putting contest, live and silent auctions, and raffles.  A box lunch and seated dinner are included.
Volunteer Opportunities
Help Plan Our 26th Annual Gala & Benefit!

Volunteers are needed to assist with all aspects of this spectacular TCFS fundraising event being held in April of 2016.  Projects include, but are not limited to:

  • Logistics
  • Soliciting corporate and event sponsorships
  • Obtaining auction items and creating auction packages/baskets (large and small)
  • Hosting a "Cocktails for A Cause" event
  • Selling raffle tickets
  • Marketing
  • Decorating
  • Volunteering at the event
  • and more!

Funds raised from the Gala & Benefit make it possible for TriCity Family Services, Kane County's leading provider of counseling and other emotional wellness programs to all ages and income levels, to continue helping our thousands of clients strengthen themselves, their families, and their communities.

 

For more information, or to offer your time and talents, please contact Jim Di Ciaula at jdiciaula@sbcglobal.net 

 

 
Thank You!
Thank You for Making the Lobster Fly-In a Success!
Thank you to event co-chairs Rob Anderson and Sue Broxham, Kohl's Cares volunteers, and TCFS volunteers for making the day run smoothly.  Thank you to Lootens and Sons for the use of their amazing steamer; and to Hahn's Bakery, Josef's Meats and Deli, and Kimmer's Ice Cream for their delicious food.


Thank You Batavia Mothers' Club!

Thank you to the Batavia Mothers' Club for its $1,000 donation to TCFS!  Your support is critical and so appreciated!
 


 


 
What Our Clients Are Saying...

"We are very happy with the office and our therapist.  She is very positive, helpful, listens, and she is already helping us so much after only three visits."
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