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The Family Services Alliance of Southeast Idaho, Inc., is committed to promoting the activities which enrich the lives and address the needs, issues, and concerns of women, men and their families by providing community leadership, advocacy, education, vital social services, and opportunities for individual development. Any pregnant woman or any parent of a child or children who are under twelve years of age are eligible for the following services. There is no cost to the parent for these programs. Parent Group Meetings are offered every third Wednesday in Pocatello and the second Wednesday of each month in American Falls. Contact the Parent Center (number above) for times and specific locations. Youth & Family Services Program Kid's Education & Encouragement Project Center Parent Information Resource Center
There are many ways you can help support the Family Services Alliance programs and services. FSA offers a variety of services in Power County to promote safe and healthy families. These services are tailored to your needs and goals. Stop by and see how we can help, spend some time viewing our resources, or call and set up a specialized appointment. A Family Support Worker and Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Advocate are available to meet with you.
Healthy Families, Healthy Tomorrows...
The abused child and family can't always help themselves. abuse is often a vicious cycle passed from generation to generation. The majority of these troubled parents can learn how to be good moms and dad with help. Lifeskills offers help to families with children who are diagnosed with emotional disturbances. Licensed Social Workers provide case plans, psychosocial rehabilitative activities, mentoring and life experiences which will allow children to learn social skills, anger management, and delayed gratification. In addition, children benefit from case planning and review in conjunction with Region VI Health and Welfare case managers and psychologists. The FSA Advocates Program was the first domestic violence intervention program in the state. Established in 1976, the program has offered help and hope for hundreds of victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Services Include:
Working in conjunction with local law enforcement, the Advocates provide immediate support and information for victims at the scene of domestic violence, and ensure that they have the opportunity to make safe choices. Support groups offer an opportunity to break out of isolation, talk with others who have been in similar circumstances, and meet women and men who have overcome the violence in their lives. Kid's Education & Encouragement Project (K.E.E.P.) Center The FSA Child Care Center provides one of the lowest child-to-staff ratios in the county. The Center offers part and full time care for children six weeks through 12 years of age. Our learning curriculum provides projects designed to help children get the best start:
Our K.E.E.P. Center provides support groups and activities for children at risk. Infants through kids twelve years old get personal attention to increase self-esteem and impulse control, learn social skills and non-violent problem solving. The Aggression Replacement Training project provides after school care five days each week for children who display aggressive behaviors. Children:
Parent Information Resource Center Family Service Alliance opened the Parent Information Resource Center in American Falls in October of 2000. The center, now located at 528 Gifford Avenue, offers services including parenting classes, anger management classes and one-on-one family consultations. The center is open during Head Start hours so that parents can take advantage of the center while their children attend school. Parents have opportunity to increase their computer skills, watch informative videos, gather information, receive referrals to other community services, and talk with the staff. The center serves many visitors that would otherwise not receive this information or access to services provided. The center is open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Financial Support & Volunteer Opportunities Financial support of the Family Services Alliance ensures friendship, support, social change and encouragement for girls and women. The FSA Board of Directors is comprised of volunteers willing to commit their time and experience to set policies, and to choose the direction the organization will take. Committees include:
The FSA Advocates Program received the 1994 Governor's Award for outstanding Victim's Services, and the 1997 Golden Rule Award. This program offers training opportunities for volunteers to work directly with victims of domestic violence or rape. Volunteers staff the 24-hour crisis line, respond on site at the crime scene with law enforcement, assist clients at court, in the hospital and at the shelter.
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