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Our Services
Family Crisis Network
~ Care & Advocacy for Victims of Domestic Violence or Sexual Assault ~
~ Assistance & Support During Times of Need ~
Family & Children First
~ Coordination of Services for Vulnerable Youth & Their Families~
RAFT Supervised Visitation Center
~ Local Safe Haven for Supervised Visits & Safe Exchanges ~
Recent Stories
Family Crisis Network Launches Virtual Support Group!
Our Home’s Family Crisis Network is starting a virtual support group for victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. The first virtual meeting is slated for June 10th and plans are to hold sessions on the 2nd Thursday of each month afterward. These virtual group...
May Is Supervised Visitation Awareness Month!
Our Home Family Resource Center is a Proud Member of the Supervised Visitation Network! The RAFT Supervised Visitation Center was opened at Our Home in 1998, to fill a need that surfaced through our work with domestic violence victims. In the years since, the RAFT...
SAAM: Crisis HelpLine Launches Texting Capabilities!
In conjunction with SAAM 2021, Our Home’s Family Crisis Network has integrated TEXTING capabilities into Mercer County’s 24-Hour Crisis HelpLine: 419-586-1133
Our Home Earns GuideStar Platinum Seal!
Our Home Family Resource Center has earned a 2021 Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar. This recognition demonstrates our organization's commitment to providing up-to-date information to donors and funders so that they can feel comfortable in their decision to...
Hopkins Attains National Advocate Credential (CA)
Renewal of the NOVA credential validates Hopkins’ on-going commitment to safeguarding the rights and well-being of victims and survivors of crime.
Join Our Team: RAFT Visitation Center
If you are considering a part-time position working about 8.5 hours per week and you would enjoy helping children connect with their parents & families, this may be the rewarding opportunity for you. We hope to find a caring person to serve as a monitor in our...
Our Home Family Resource Center
• Make sure all the baby’s basic needs (food, diapering, appropriate clothing, etc.) are met.
• Offer the baby a pacifier.
• Rock baby gently in the cradle.
• Walk baby around in a body carrier or just hold the baby close to you and walk around.
• Phone a friend.
• Call a friend, relative or neighbor to come over for support and/or take care of the baby while you take a break.
• Do something for yourself; play favorite music, make a cup of coffee or tea, exercise, take a shower/bath, or read a magazine or book.
• Change your activity: shake a rug, scrub a floor, throw away trash, or clean a closet.
• Splash water on your face.
• Hug a pillow.
• Sit down, close your eyes, think of a pleasant place in your memory. Do not move for several minutes.
• Press your lips together and count to 10. Better yet, count to 20.
• Write down as many helpful words as you can think of. Save the list.
• If all else fails, put the baby in their crib making sure they are safe, close the door, and check on them every 5 minutes or so.
From: https://uwc.211ct.org/crying-baby-tips-for-coping-tips-for-managing-stress/ #parenting #moms #fatherhood #ACEs #stressrelief
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For those interested in attending, please complete the form at www.ourhomefrc.com/supportgroup
For questions, or for more information, please call or text 419-586-1133.
