Family Service of Morris County (FSMC) is a private, non-profit organization serving Morris County for 199 years with a mission of strengthening the community by empowering individuals and families to meet and overcome life's challenges. Within our mission, we concentrate on prevention and early intervention in four strategic areas to make an impact on our communities by:

Giving children the best start in life with programs that focus on improved social and emotional well being, parenting, early childhood education, grief counseling, family support and resources;
Keeping older adults independent and in their homes through social day centers, caregiver respite, in-home case-management, financial literacy and programs for the blind and visually impaired;
Building and maintaining healthy families by helping them cope with everyday challenges of stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, marital issues, and the unique concerns of Military families;
Preventing substance abuse in families and communities through education.

FSMC offers over 20 innovative programs that provide counseling, education, advocacy and support to over 7,000 children, families and seniors in the community.

A Century of Service

April Volunteer of the Month - Karen Memory

Hosting an Alcohol-Free Graduation Party

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WISH LIST

After extensive renovations to the building, the FSMC Adult Day Center at Madison is ready to start the beautification of the interiors of the center. To accomplish this, we have put together a wish list. Below is one of the items we are requesting.

• A media cabinet to store reminiscence videos, dvd’s, and CD’s. These items are an integral part of their day and have outgrown their open shelving and have spilled out more than once. - Approx. cost: $250.00

Meeting the needs of Military Families

Alliance for Children and Families plays Key Role
in Effort to Meet Needs of Military Families

FSMC Celebrates Older
Americans Month in May!

May is a time to honor and recognize older Americans for the contributions they make to our families, communities and society. This year’s Older Americans Month theme is “Never Too Old to Play”, to encourage older Americans to stay engaged, active and involved in their own lives and in their communities. Do you know of a senior who could benefit from participating in an affordable social day care program offering a safe, stimulating environment? FSMC offers three Adult Day Centers in Morris Plains, Madison and Succasunna. Run by highly trained staff, our centers offer social and recreational activities in a homelike environment. The day includes a nutritious lunch and snacks, exercise, yoga and movement classes, mentally stimulating games and programs, and support for caregivers. Click here to find out more about our Centers.

Volunteer Spotlight: Barbara Schatz –
Friends of the Blind Volunteer

(Pictured L-R, Sylvia Lippe, FSMC Director of Behavioral Health, Caitlin Crain, Christopher Trautman, and Laura Gorin, FSMC Early Childhood Consultant.)

Caitlin Crain and Christopher Trautman of the FDU Student Educator Outreach Committee donated 80 children’s books to Family Service of Morris County. The Student Educator Outreach Committee mission is to “strive to assist and improve ourselves as active members of the education world in order to better serve future students.” They strive to provide the community with knowledge about the world of education and better the community. According to Caitlin, “we desire to use our knowledge of schools and education to improve the teaching field and also enhance our knowledge of educating others”.

Our annual Spring Ball was held on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at the Short Hills Hilton, Short Hills NJ. Thanks to your support we raised over $140,000!  For more information about the Spring Ball, please contact Janet Horowitz, Director of Development, at 973-538-5260 x310.

Spring Ball 50/50 Raffle Winner

(Pictured L-R, )Kim Pistner (Morristown), Patrice Picard (CEO FSMC), Kevin McNally (50/50 Raffle Winner Morristown) and his wife Barbara

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Come learn more about FSMC's services at the Mitzvah Mile Event on Sunday, May 20. You can register by mail by downloading the brochure, online at templesinainj.org or on the Temple Sinai of Summit Facebook page.

VOLUNTEER: WRITE FOR FSMC
We are looking for a volunteer to write stories and articles that will be used in FSMC communications, such as press releases to local newspapers and news sites, the FSMC website, FSMC eNews and emerging media. You will get to meet many of the interesting people at FSMC and share the inside scoop on what we do. The position is flexible and you can work as many or few hours as you want and whenever you like. For more information, please contact Marie Palumbo.

Caregiver Outreach Workshops:

FSMC and Freedom Home Healthcare are co-sponsoring a three part webinar series. This series is designed to assist caregivers to navigate the daunting landscape known as Eldercare. For more information or to register, download the flyer.

FSMC is sponsoring the following upcoming workshops:

• Enhancing Racial Awareness in Working with African American Families
• Learning to Forgive: Clinical Applications for Couples and Families
• Managing Risk in Your Practice: Legal and Ethical Issues

For Seniors and Their Caregivers:

Caregiver Support Group

Caregiver Support Group--Memory Changes or Dementia.

Lunch and Listen Program

Family Service of Morris County is a private,
501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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