Family Support Center

08/30/2026

Update - we and our friends at 4:30am on the Go have to reschedule coffee on September 1st.

Never fear! We are already deciding a new date in September to make sure we can all get our coffee fix while supporting us and River Source Family Center. Thank you for your patience and understanding; stay tuned to hear when they'll be back!

08/28/2026

Reminder! Current and past newsletters can be viewed at https://www.familysupportcentercf.org/newsletters

The 2026 Fall edition is an extra special one - it is all about Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) and the journey from surviving to thriving. You can check that out at the link above!

See past quarterly newsletters here. Learn about resources near you, see staff lists, and see what our River Source program has been up to.

08/27/2026

Congratulations to Adam S. and Nancy F., our August raffle prize winners! Adam won the "Breakfast in Bed" gift bundle from Kent Lehmann, Realtor with CRG and Nancy won the Ashwood Leather purse and $100 gift card to The Fire House in Eau Claire from the Family Support Center board of directors. Congratulations to you both and thank you to everyone participating!

We are putting the final touches on our 2027 raffle, so keep an eye out for your chance to win more incredible prizes with us!

08/25/2026

Our friends at 4:30am on the Go will be BACK at River Source Family Center and Family Support Center next Tuesday, September 1st, from 6:30am - 1pm!

Stop by for coffee, tea, breakfast, or lunch and support families and survivors of violence in the Chippewa Valley!

08/24/2026

The Family Support Center office will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, August 25th, for an internal staffing day, and will reopen Wednesday, August 26th, at 8:30am.

Advocates are available by phone tomorrow, and 24/7, at 715.723.1138 or toll-free at 1.800.400.7020.

Thank you!

08/21/2026

If you have seen us out and about at community events, you may have noticed we're asking people to share what makes them feel safe. This is part of our project with Embrace to better understand how we can better meet the needs of our communities. We will be sharing results from this survey later this year!

If you would like to share your answers, you can scan the QR code or follow the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/N8L5QVR

08/19/2026

Thank you for inviting Family Support Center to participate in this essential discussion!

Before anyone decides what a community needs, they have to ask the community.

This morning, we brought together professionals from across Eau Claire County to talk about overdose prevention.

Their perspectives built on recent conversations we’ve held with other people with lived experience, including those who are currently incarcerated.

Our job in work like this is not to walk into the room with the answer already written.

It is to ask better questions, listen carefully, notice where perspectives overlap, and carry what we learn back to the people making decisions.

There is a lot of expertise in professional titles and positions.

There is also a lot of expertise in what people experience every day.

Good planning needs both.💚

08/18/2026

What a cool way to display your support for survivors out and about. A few Family Support Center staff members ordered theirs - we can't wait to see them in October's DVAM purple picture!

Domestic Violence Awareness Month is almost here! 💜 And this year, Artery Ink is helping us kick things off with a brand-new way to wear your support.

✨ Believe Survivors. Advocate for Change. ✨

This one-of-a-kind, hand-drawn design is more than just a shirt. It sparks conversations and reminds us that each of us can help build communities where survivors are believed, supported, and safe.

👕 Multiple styles to choose from
📅 Pre-order runs today through August 24!
📦 Estimated ship dates: September 24–25
💜 A portion of proceeds benefits Embrace’s advocacy services for survivors of gender-based violence in Northwest Wisconsin.

Ready to wear your support loud and clear? Order yours here:
https://www.arteryink.com/collections/domestic-violence-awareness/products/believe-survivors-advocate-for-change-pre-order

08/18/2026

August is Overdose Awareness and Prevention Month and it's a perfect time for a reminder that we have an Overdose Aid Kit in the Family Support Center entryway. It is available to access Monday - Thursday, 8:30am - 4:30pm by anyone, no need for an appointment or to talk to anyone.

After office hours, visit the Chippewa County Jail lobby (50 E. Spruce Street, Chippewa Falls) for access to a 24/7, free harm-reduction supplies vending machine.

08/12/2026

Thank you so incredibly much to The Yoga Plant for donating the proceeds from their "Christmas in July" donation drive to us and River Source Family Center! We're beyond thrilled by your generosity and kindness and can't wait to share your goodwill with others 💜