Family Service of Glencoe (FSG) is pleased to announce expanded services to Glencoe’s older residents and caregivers. Last year, FSG continued our study of the concerns of Glencoe’s seniors through a targeted needs assessment. This assessment prompted the development of new programs and services. “As Glencoe’s primary social service agency, it is our mission to […]
The Glencoe Quarterly is a combined newsletter published jointly by the Village, the Park District, School District 35 and Family Service of Glencoe. This publication is mailed to all Glencoe residents and includes current topics of interest and general information about services and programs. Read the current issue online here: Fall 2016 Glencoe Quarterly. In […]
In March, New Trier Township announced a new program called Text-A-Tip a collaboration between the Township, schools, and local social service agencies including FSG. The service is a text hotline which provides 24/7 anonymous professional consultation for youth at no charge. Not all students will need to use Text-A-Tip, but they will all be informed […]
Family Service of Glencoe (FSG) welcomes four new members to our board of directors as well as acknowledges the service of outgoing board members. FSG’s newest board members were elected at the June board meeting: Beth Karnes, Karen Mason, Rick Richker, and Carrie Rose. They may serve up to three two-year terms beginning at the […]
FSG offers monthly parent discussion groups throughout the school year in an effort to raise emotionally healthy children. Grade-level-based discussion groups are professionally facilitated and designed to encourage positive conversations around social-emotional issues. FSG is starting a preschool parent discussion group in the fall. Would you like to be part of a dynamic group that […]
Do you know someone who might like to get a call and hear a friendly voice on the other end of the line? Perhaps their family is not close at hand and their friends may have moved away. Sometimes it’s just hard for others to make consistent and frequent check-ins with a loved one. Well-being […]
The Glencoe Quarterly is a combined newsletter published jointly by the Village, the Park District, School District 35 and Family Service of Glencoe. This publication is mailed to all Glencoe residents and includes current topics of interest and general information about services and programs. The Summer 2016 issue will arrive in mailboxes shortly or you […]
With our mission at the forefront, Family Service of Glencoe (FSG) hosts an annual celebration Glencoe Under the Stars: Derby at Dusk to raise funds for our always-evolving work in strengthening the emotional well-being of our village. With 59% of our clients receiving counseling services at a reduced rate based on income, benefit proceeds help […]
Hearts Thumping, Hooves Stomping, and Hopes Soaring for Family Service of Glencoe’s 2016 Benefit Family Service of Glencoe (FSG) is pleased to announce its annual benefit, Glencoe Under the Stars, being held Saturday, May 14, 6:30 p.m. at Skokie Country Club. Benefit Chair, Elaine Duckler, explains “This event is a special gathering of friends and […]
Affluent communities like Glencoe are disproportionately at risk for substance use. Learn more about this disease, ideas for prevention, and consider taking the alcohol-free weekend challenge. Alcohol Awareness Month The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) created this special designation for the month of April 30 years ago to help reduce the […]