Building Confidence Through Creativity

A little over a year ago, Lucy Tschachtli, a dedicated social worker at Haven House, noticed that clients were looking for more ways to be creative. Having led Haven House’s Art Empowerment Group for years, Lucy already knew how powerful creative expression could be for survivors of domestic violence.   When clients began asking for specific…
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Celebrating Diversity One Dish at a Time

Last week, C+FS staff gathered for a celebration of connection and community. In honor of World Health Day and Celebrate Diversity Month, our DEI and Well-Being Committees brought the agency together for a much-anticipated Potluck.   Across our locations, the air filled with comforting scents of home-cooked dishes and the sounds of lively conversations. Staff…
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to come together as a community to raise awareness and support the well-being of children and families. In honor of this, staff across the agency coordinated to wear blue – the official color of child abuse prevention efforts – on April 3 to show their support. …
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Legacy Lives on Through Buster’s Visit

On a sunny afternoon, a special four-legged visitor returned to Child and Family Services’ Delaware campus, bringing smiles and impressive tricks. Buster, a certified PAWS for LOVE therapy dog and SPCA Good Citizen has become a familiar face. To Kristina Young, a former board member who devoted 35 years of service to Child and Family…
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