Quarterly Leadership Newsletter – October 2024

October 2024 

Message from the Director:

 

Child and Family Services 

It is our pleasure to announce Child and Family Services Haven House will be hosting its annual press conference, Shine the Light, on October 17th at 5:30pm. We ask that all RSVPs be sent to our Community Relations Coordinator, Michael Bloom, at mbloom@cfsbny.org.

Guest speakers include Tiffany Pavone (Director of Victim Services at C+FS), April Maas (Director of Policy, Innovation and Professional Education at the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence), Lynette Reda (Chief for the Special Victims/Domestic Violence Unit at the District Attorney’s Office), Kareema Morris (Chief Executive Officer at Bury the Violence) and Hope (domestic violence survivor).

We look forward to commemorating Domestic Violence Awareness Month alongside community leaders, advocates and friends.  

Child and Family Services of Erie County

Domestic Violence Resources:

Full Video (60 minutes): Healing in Community – Providing Culturally Specific Domestic Violence Support

Highlights (3 minutes): Healing in Community

Are your Employees asking for More EAP Sessions?

C+FS EAP now offers an Expanded EAP option.  This new option is in response to requests by employers to provide additional benefits for employees and their family members!  This new option will provide up to eight (8) sessions of counseling or coaching to employees and anyone living in their household.

Want to learn more or receive a quote for the Expanded C+FS EAP option – reach out to Megan Andrews, Director at 716-681-4300 or mandrews@cfsbny.org 

C+FS EAP In the Community

This past quarter, EAP has been busy visiting various organizations, meeting employees and sharing information about EAP benefits. We were on site at Sonwil Distribution Center, Hamburg Central Schools, Medina Central Schools, City of Buffalo’s Police Department Wellness Day, Erie 2 BOCES, North Collins Central Schools District, CHC Learning Center, Erie County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project, West Buffalo Charter School, Holy Cross Head Start and Frontier Central School District. If you are interested in having EAP meet with your employees and share information about benefits, call us at 716-681-4300 or email eap@cfsbny.org.

 

We’ve updated our Presentation Catalog

 If you have questions about any of the presentations listed or about how you can more effectively utilize your credits, contact us directly at 716-681-4300 or eap@cfsbny.org. 

C+FS EAP Presentation Catalog

 

Our Summer Wellness Challenge was a Success!

We had over 450 people sign up to join the challenge, and over 300 tracking forms completed!  Wow!  

Two lucky participants won a private coaching session with Lindsay Amico, founder of Picture Perfect Mind, or Jared Byer owner of Made 2 Move Fitness. One winner works at People Inc. and the other works at Genesee County. Be on the lookout for information regarding our Winter Wellness Series.

C+FS EAP is Growing! 

Thank you to all our members for committing to workplace wellness and choosing C&FS EAP. We know you have options, and we value your partnership.

Welcome to our newest organizations this quarter!

Buffalo Zoo Buffalo Zoological Society

 

Return to Home  Lockport City School District

Return to Home Buffalo Public Schools

 

The FoundryThe Foundry

 

 

Meet the Newest Member of the C+FS EAP Team

C+FS EAP is excited to announce that Gabby Wagner, MSW, has joined the team! Gabby Wagner is a counselor at EAP with a Masters in Social Work from the University at Buffalo, where she focused her studies on grief work. With a background in project management and previous experience as an intern at EAP, Gabby brings a unique blend of organizational skills and compassionate care to their counseling practice. She is committed to trauma-informed care, ensuring clients feel safe, empowered, and supported. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her cats, experimenting with new recipes, and practicing yoga.

 

 

C+FS EAP has Been Busy!

In case you missed one of our complementary webinars last quarter, we are sharing these links.  Feel free to send these links to your staff!

July’s Complimentary Webinar:

“Managing Debt with Parachute Credit Counseling” (30 minutes)

August’s Complimentary Webinar:

“Queer Questions Part 2 -full video” (30 minutes)

“Highlights: Queer Questions Part 2” – (3 minutes)

September’s Complimentary Webinar:

“Election Anxiety: Ensuring Respect and Inclusivity in the Workplace – full video””(60 minutes)

“Highlights of Election Anxiety” – (3 minutes)

Upcoming C+FS EAP Events

For up-to-date information about our complimentary programs, visit out events page:

C+FS EAP Complimentary Events