Family Service of Glencoe is pleased to share that a new Rainbows for All Children group is starting this fall in Glencoe. Rainbows for All Children, an Evanston-based international nonprofit organization, supports youth as they navigate grief and heal from loss, whether from death, divorce, deployment, or other trauma. With trained facilitators and age-appropriate curriculum, Rainbows […]
You and your preschooler are enjoying a beautiful summer day at the park or the beach. She sees some friends from school and excitedly runs over to join them. As they play, you observe another child snatch a swing out of your daughter’s hands. Your child is told she can’t play with the group. Is […]
The board of directors of Family Service of Glencoe announces the appointment of William M. Hansen as the agency’s new executive director. Hansen brings 35 years of non-profit leadership and management experience in human service organizations to the job. Most recently, he served as executive vice president at Aunt Martha’s Youth Service Center. Prior to […]
Going away to overnight camp is a rite of passage for many kids. And while many children eagerly look forward to this time away from home each summer, other kids may find it to be emotionally overwhelming. Making new friends and fitting in socially, being homesick and coping away from the support of Mom and […]
Family Service of Glencoe is thrilled to announce our annual benefit Glencoe Under the Stars taking place on the shores of Lake Michigan at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 16, at the outdoor terrace and architecturally-renowned spaces of North Shore Congregation Israel. With a “Backyard BBQ” theme, the annual fundraiser will have a country cocktail chic feel with a sit-down dinner […]
The board of directors of Family Service of Glencoe is announcing the departure of our executive director, Susan E. Cowen, LCSW. Suzy has accepted a position as president and CEO of the Kenneth Young Center in the Chicago Northwest suburbs. Suzy’s dedication and expertise have taken our agency to the next level as we have increased our outreach […]
The latest of the edition of the Glencoe Quarterly is now available. The community newsletter features happenings from the Village, the Park District, School District 35 and Family Service of Glencoe. FSG’s section includes: Staff spotlight on Brian McHugh from our crisis and domestic violence teams Special training for Glencoe employees Tips on helping your kids […]
In a small community like Glencoe, the loss of a friend and neighbor is felt across the entire village. While grief is a normal, natural response to death, it is also a difficult topic for many. Here are some tools to help you understand grief better and how to talk to your children about it. […]
Family Service of Glencoe welcomes clinical social worker Chuck Hutchcraft to our roster of therapists rounding out offerings for adults, children and families when it comes to counseling needs. An ordained Zen Buddhist priest and mindfulness teacher, Hutchcraft brings extensive experience as a therapist working with children and adolescents, adults and families through times of […]
The Winter Issue of the Glencoe Quarterly is hot off the press. Family Service of Glencoe is thankful to be part of this community publication. Be sure to visit the FSG section beginning on page 13.