Tips for Single Mom Families for Evacuation

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The fires in Colorado have everyone on edge and does become a reminder of our responsibility to be prepared for a crisis. It can be extremely stressful, especially for single mom families to get everything together on their own. Here are some tips for single mom families for evacuation readiness. 1.  Have a game plan ahead

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Snow Day Activities for Single Parents

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Snow days for single moms and dads can be stressful. You wake up to the school closing announcements and unlike  two-parent families, you don’t have another adult to fall back on. Here are some fun ideas you can do to make the most of your time at home with your kids. So take a deep

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New Way FM Colorado Radio Spot

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Family Life Services is a proud ministry partner of Way FM Colorado. Check out our new radio spot that is currently running to promote our Women of Courage Outreach. WOC Way FM Spot The purpose of WOC is to provide working, low-inclome single mom families to help them grow spiritually, develop life skills, and achieve

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Thanks for Remembering FLS in Your 2012 Year-End Giving

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Thank you for making 2012 so special for the families we serve. We appreciate your gifts to FLS and your thoughtfulness in remembering us with your year-end giving. Here is a few meaningful words from one of moms last year describing the of the difference FLS made to her and her family: “Family Life helped

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Signs A Child or Loved One May Need Counseling or Intervention

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Yesterday our Associate Director of Counseling, Rhonda Wolf shared about how to deal with Trauma and Fear. Today, she picks up with even more practical information for your on how to recognize if a child  you care for or someone you love is in need of counseling or intervention. Signs A Child or Loved One

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Dealing with Trauma and Fear, A Counselor’s Perspective

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We will be sharing a series of posts written by one of our staff members, Rhonda Wolf, on how to deal with trauma and fear when they happen as a result of traumatic events. What Do We Do With Secondary Trauma? Connecticut.  That word carries such weight and sorrow right now.  Tears come to my

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Plan a Trip to the Colorado Pumpkin Patch and Help Kids!

FLS Partners with the Colorado Pumpkin Patch

Need a a fun family activity this coming weekend? Why don’t you plan a trip to the Colorado Pumpkin Patch? Starting weekends of October 13-27th the children at Family Life Services will benefit from the proceeds of the Patch. Please be sure to let them know you appreciate their support of our local ministry. For

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Official Ministry Announcement Concerning Women of Courage Outreach

On September 18, 2012 Darlene Harris resigned from her position as Women of Courage Outreach Director for Family Life Services. This decision came after much prayer and conviction. Darlene sensed that the Lord was leading her to close out this chapter in her life with Women of Courage. Darlene’s last WOC meeting will be October

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FLS Partners with The Colorado Pumpkin Patch to Help Kids

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Looking for a fun activity for the kids this fall? As the autumn season blows into town, you should plan on heading out with your family to The Colorado Pumpkin Patch. This year during the weekends of October 13-27th, The Patch will be donating proceeds from their business to the children’s programs at Family Life

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Our Why

Family Life Services, Colorado Springs, CO

 It Starts with Our Why… Because it is reflected over and over again in His word that God cares deeply for the hurting, the rejected, the lonely, the lost, the widow, the orphan, the disenfranchised, the poor, the needy, the foreigner, and those who have not received justice—Family Life Services was birthed. The How God

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