by Lisa Fraser | Mar 18, 2020 | News
Our mission at Center for Family Strengthening (CFS) is to strengthen families through education and advocacy. Our programs remain operational and we are committed to serving our community during this unusual time. We continue to work closely with family support...
by Lisa Fraser | Mar 6, 2020 | News
CFS joins coalition providing support for vulnerable families in San Luis Obispo County Center for Family Strengthening is pleased to share that it’s been awarded $5,000 from the Disaster Support Fund from The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County to provide...
by Lisa Fraser | Mar 5, 2020 | News
The residents of San Luis Obispo County have shown their support to our most vulnerable populations through donations to the Disaster Support Fund at The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County. The Community Foundation awarded a Disaster Support...
by Lisa Fraser | Feb 3, 2020 | News
You may have seen messages about the 2020 Census. That’s because April 1, 2020 is Census Day. The Census happens every 10 years and is the only official population count in the U.S. When you fill out the Census form and count everyone at your address, you help decide...
by Lisa Fraser | Jul 29, 2019 | Archives, News
How CFS advocates for the prevention of child sexual abuse. Many San Luis Obispo County community members read the recent Tribune article “Two girls testify against SLO man in molestation trial”. The abuser was arrested in 2016 and now three years later two young...
by Lisa Fraser | Jun 20, 2019 | News
Chicago—Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA America) announced today that after a nationwide search its board of directors has selected Dr. Melissa Merrick (right) as the organization’s next president and chief executive officer. Merrick brings more than 18 years of...
by Lisa Fraser | Jun 17, 2019 | News
Womenade – North San Luis Obispo County will be holding its first public meeting on July 7th at 4:00, at the Twin Cities Hospital’s Morgan Conference room. Come and be a part of this exciting new beginning. There will be refreshments offered and donations will be...
by Lisa Fraser | May 20, 2019 | News
Anna’s Postpartum Depression Story Anna was so excited to have her baby. Her friends celebrated her first pregnancy by giving her a lavish shower full of cute baby clothes, blankets, diapers, and many other necessities. At the shower, there were lots of smiles...
by Lisa Fraser | Apr 29, 2019 | News
Approximately 2600 babies are born each year in San Luis Obispo County. Childbirth can be difficult. Maternal Mental Health Disorders are the most common complication of childbirth. Depression and anxiety affect 1 in 5 pregnant and postpartum women. Postpartum...
by Lisa Fraser | Apr 17, 2019 | News
Please join us for the 1st Annual Children’s Memorial Flag Raising Ceremony in San Luis Obispo County. The Department of Social Services in collaboration with the California Office of Child Abuse Prevention and Center for Family Strengthening will be...
