September 2015
NEWS & NOTES
A monthly e-newsletter for our donors, volunteers, and friends.

What's New
TCFS Now Has Two Locations!
TCFS is pleased to announce that we now have two convenient locations.  Besides our current office at 1120 Randall Court in Geneva, we now will be seeing clients at 2570 Foxfield Road, Suite 101 in St. Charles.  This new office is located between Dunham Road and Kirk Road just north of Route 64.
  
Special thanks to M.K Movers and MCC Technology for their help getting us set up in our new home.
  
Mitch and Bob from M.K Movers
  
Jim from MCC Technology
 
Welcome!
TCFS is pleased to welcome Carrie Sebold as a new member of its Board of Directors.  Carrie is a Broker Associate at Baird & Warner, and has been an active volunteer with the Grace McWayne PTO, the Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence, and the Streetscape Committee in Batavia. 
  
TCFS is also pleased to welcome new staff:
  • Jennifer Downing, Special Event and Volunteer Coordinator
  • Sue Lyons, Director of Development
  • Kelly Horn, Therapist (part-time)
  • Max Crespo-Deynes, Therapist (part-time)  
  
Call Your State Legislators and Advocate for Mental Health!
While TCFS remains financially stable during the current state budget impasse, we are very concerned about the statewide impact of funding cuts to mental health services. 
  
Already, TCFS has lost all state funding for psychiatric services, has seen the elimination of our Caregiver Connections Program, and faces potential reductions in Medicaid Mental Health reimbursements.
  
Please call your state legislator and urge the approval of a fair state budget that does not result in further cuts to crucial mental health services for Illinois residents.
  
  
Nominations for the Barth Award Due September 21   
Established in 1985, the William D. Barth Award recognizes one individual who has made a significant and positive impact, through community service, on the central Kane County area. 
  
Nominations for the 2015 William D. Barth Award must be received by Monday, September 21, 2015.  A nomination form is available HERE, but is not required if equivalent information is submitted. All Barth Award nominations must be submitted in writing.
  
  
Friends of TCFS Fall Fashion Show is September 17
The Annual Friends of TCFS Fall Fashion Show will be held on Thursday, September 17 from 6:00pm-9:00pm at the Lincoln Inn in Batavia. 
  
The latest fashions are unveiled by Jeans & a Cute Top Shop during a lively show presented by a popular local boutique.  Enjoy dinner, learn about the Friends of TCFS, and browse beautiful raffle baskets at this fun girls night out. 
  
All proceeds benefit the Friends of TriCity Family Services.
  
  
  
Register Now and Tee it Up with TriCity Family Services!
The 2015 TCFS Golf Outing will be held on Monday, September 28 at Eagle Brook Country Club in Geneva. 
  
This 18-hole golf scramble will also include a box lunch, social hour, seated dinner, auctions, and raffles. 
  
Register to play golf, come just for dinner, or become a sponsor!
  
All proceeds will benefit the many programs and services TCFS offers to the community. 
  
  
  
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. 
  
  
  
The Batavia United Way Run/Walk is October 24
Support Batavia United Way (a generous supporter of TCFS!) on October 24 at its 5K Walk/Run/10K Run.  The event begins at 9:00am at River Street in Batavia. 
  
  
Upcoming Events & Programs

 

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.

 

  
Volunteer Opportunities
Help Plan Our 27th 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:

  • 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 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
Thank you so much to Guy and Cynthia Cameron for raising over $7,000 for TCFS in loving memory of their son, Scott Cameron, through the "Shots for Scott" golf outing. 
  
Their generous and loving tribute will help provide counseling and other emotional wellness programs to individuals and families in this community. 
  
What Our Clients Are Saying...

"The most valuable thing that I learned [from my Wilderness Challenge Program experience] that will help me in everyday life is just believing in myself and the true strength I didn't think I had."

Strengthening People -- Building Community