
FCS Kicks-off the 2012 Gala Planning Season
“Enchantment of the Far East” to be held October 13, at Navesink County Club
Long Branch, NJ, April 11, 2012– On Tuesday, April 3rd, FCS' 2012 Gala Committee officially kicked-off plans for the agency’s October 13th fundraising spectacular “Enchantment of the Far East” and formally introduced this year’s Gala honorees. The annual fundraiser promises to be bigger and better than ever!
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Photo (l-r) : Debbie O'Donoghue, Chair, FCS Board of Directors; Ursula Atkinson, Co-chair, FCS 2012 Gala Committee; Jill Gemmel, Co-chair, FCS 2012 Gala Committee and Vincent D'Elia, President & CEO, FCS at the kick-off breakfast..
Annual Navarumsunk Auxiliary Spring Luncheon & Fashion Show set for May 9
Branches Event to benefit Family & Children’s Service
Long Branch, NJ, April 9, 2012 – The Navarumsunk Auxiliary cordially invites the community to its 55th Annual Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show, 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 9, at Branches in West Long Branch to benefit FCS.
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Photo :Members of the Navarumsunk Auxiliary plan for the 55th Annual Spring Luncheon & Fashion Show, Wednesday, May 9 at Branches. Standing, l-r: Susan Karlin, Pam Tanis, Joyce Wingerter and Betty Ann Ryan. Seated, l-r: Maureen Hintelmann and Terese Pinto.
2012 FCS Golf Classic Set for Monday, June 11 at Deal Golf & Country Club
Charity Event to Feature 9 and 18-hole Tournaments
Long Branch, NJ, April 9, 2012 – The public is invited to take part in the annual FCS Golf Classic, Monday, June 11 at the historic Deal Golf & Country Club to benefit the agency's dozen programs and services. Deal is one of the premier golf courses at the Shore, and golf enthusiasts of every skill level are invited to take advantage of this unique opportunity to play a celebrated course while contributing to a worthy cause.
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Debbie O'Donoghue Named Chair of FCS's Board of Directors
Susan Salkeld, Jill Gemmel
also Named to Board
Long Branch, NJ, Feb. 9, 2012 – Little Silver resident Debbie O’Donoghue recently was named Chair of the Board of Directors of FCS, succeeding Dolores Klein whose two-year term expired in December. A 15-year volunteer with the agency, Debbie hopes to make communicating the agency's mission her top priority. In addition to Debbie’s appointment, the board also named two new members, Susan C. Salkeld of Brielle and Jill Gemmel of Middletown.
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Photo: Debbie O'Donoghue, Chair, FCS Board of Directors
Panera Bread donates $12,000 to Family & Children’s Service
Money Raised through Operation Donation® to fund Child Literacy Programs
Freehold, NJ, March 15, 2011 – Elementary school students across Monmouth county were given the gift of reading today, thanks to a special partnership between FCS and five area Panera Bread cafes. For the second consecutive year, the Panera cafes in Freehold, Shrewsbury, Howell, Middletown and Ocean Township raised more than $12,000 for FCS through the company’s Operation Dough-Nation® program, helping to provide free books, backpacks, school supplies and reading mentors to nearly 4,000 local elementary school students.
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Save the Date!

Thrift Boutique to Hold Third Annual Prom Boutique
Donations of new and gently-used formal wear currently being collected.
Long Branch, NJ, February 15, 2012 – Hoping to build on the success of the past two years, FCS is again reaching out to area businesses, organizations and individuals for help with its annual Prom event, “Countless Dresses, Countless Memories” to be held March 30 & 31 at the Thrift Boutique in Long Branch.
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Area Teens Unite to Collect Pre-Loved Clothing for Children in Need

FCS Thrift Boutique to Benefit; Will Hold Special Children’s Boutique
Long Branch, NJ, Feb. 9, 2012 – FCS will hold a special “Children’s Boutique” Friday, February 24th and Saturday, February 25th at its Thrift Boutique at 307 Branchport Avenue in Long Branch. The two-day event, which will feature new and pre-loved clothing, shoes and outwear for infants, children and young teens, is the inspiration of a group of local high school students who call themselves the “Rockin’ Angels.”
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Photo: The Rockin' Angels, (l-r) Madison Pflaster, Montana Pflaster and Christina Kalinowski with the flyers they made to promote their clothing drive at the Thrift Boutique.
Volunteers Sought for Family & Children’s Service’s Thrift Boutique
Make Friends, Gain Experience and Receive Special Discounts!
We are currently seeking volunteers for our popular FCS Thrift Boutique, a trendy resale shop in Long Branch that offers quality men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, accessories and housewares at deeply discounted prices. Volunteers receive special in-store discounts.
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Family & Children’s Service Kicks off Annual Holiday Giving Drive
Monmouth Medical Center to Donate Space for Operation Sleighbells
Long Branch, NJ, Nov.15, 2011 – Are you looking for a way to give back in a meaningful way this Holiday Season? If so, FCS could use your assistance. For more than 100 years, our agency has been granting holiday wishes for thousands of children throughout Monmouth County through donations to our annual holiday giving program, Operation Sleighbells. Won't you help?
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“Under A Tuscan Moon” raises $128,000 for FCS
Annual Gala Honors Long-standing FCS Board Members and Community Leaders
Long Branch, NJ, Nov. 9, 2011 – More than 200 friends, family and supporters of FCS braved the early winter snowstorm Saturday, October 29, to dine and dance the night away at the FCS’s annual fall gala “Under a Tuscan Moon” at Deal Golf & Country Club, raising $128,000 for the century-old agency. The annual event, the largest fundraiser of the year, was a huge success, raising vital funds for programs like child literacy, Medicare assistance, home health care and adult protective services.
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To view photos from the event, click here.
Bridge Players Wanted!
Please joins us for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition. 
Long Branch, NJ, August 18, 2011 – Bridge enthusiasts are invited to try their hand at the Sixth Annual Navarumsunk Auxiliary Benefit Bridge Luncheon, Wednesday, September 7th at the Rumson Country Club in Rumson. Both Duplicate and Party Bridge available.
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FCS Launches Annual Backpack Drive
Panera® Bakeries to Serve as Drop-Off Sites

Long Branch, NJ, August 15, 2011 – Family & Children’s Service is getting some much-needed help from Panera® Cafes for its Reading Buddies Backpack Project. The local cafes will serve as collection sites for families and individuals who wish to drop off new backpacks and school supplies for the annual drive. FCS's Backpack Project serves hundreds of elementary school students in underserved communities throughout Monmouth County.
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Join us for a Day at the Races!
Join us on Sunday, July 24, 2011
at the beautiful Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport, New Jersey for Family & Children's Service's "Day at the Races." Families welcome!
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Annual Golf Classic Raises Thousands for FCS
Long Branch, NJ, June 23, 2011 – More than 120 golfers teed off under brilliant blue skies Monday, June 20 at Deal Golf & Country Club for Family & Children’s Service’s (FCS) annual Golf Classic, raising more than $30,000 for Monmouth County’s oldest charitable organization. 
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In this photo: Golfers John Ragosta, Kenny Shaw, Dave
Calloway and Brian Ierardi prepare to tee off at the 18th hole
for the annual FCS Golf Classic at Deal Golf & Country Club
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Rahway-based RSI Bank to sponsor annual Golf Classic
Charity tournament to be held Monday, June 20 at Deal Golf & Country Club
Long Branch, NJ, May 19, 2011 – Rahway-based RSI Bank is lending its support to Family Children’s Service (FCS), Monmouth County’s oldest non-profit agency. For the sixth consecutive year, RSI Bank, with branch offices throughout New Jersey, including Pier Village in Long Branch, has agreed to be the lead sponsor of the agency’s annual Golf Classic, pledging more than $12,000 toward the charity event which raises funds for FCS’s essential programs and services.
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In this photo: Vincent L. D'Elia, president & CEO of FCS, Gregory T. Adams, Vice-President, Commercial Lending, RSI Bank; Brian Duffy, president & COO, RSI Insurance Agency; Brian Dwelle, Pier Village branch manager, RSI Bank and Ron Gillaspie, co-chair, FCS 2011 Golf Classic.
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Family & Children's Service's Home Care Program Re-Accredited
Only One-Fifth of NJ Home Care Providers CAHC Accredited
Long Branch, NJ, June 6, 2011 - The New Jersey Commission on Accreditation for Home Care (CAHC) recently reaccredited Family & Children’s Service’s (FCS) Home Care program, giving it high marks for maintaining the highest standards of quality care for its clients and their families.
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The 54th Annual Navarumsunk Auxiliary Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show
Event Raises Thousands for Important FCS Programs and Services 
Long Branch, NJ, May 4, 2011 – Cooler temperatures and rainy skies didn’t prevent nearly 200 enthusiastic guests from attending the 54th Annual Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show hosted by the Navarumsunk Auxiliary, Wednesday, May 4, at Branches in West Long Branch.
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In this photo: Auxiliary officers and committee chairs Celeste Donovan, Cynthia Mathews, Betsy Moody Schmalz Ferguson, and Pam Tanis get ready for the luncheon.
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Find out what's happening at FCS!
Our "Family Matters" e-dtion newsletter is out.
Read our Spring 2011 issue
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Family & Children's Service Graduates New Class of Home
Health Aides
Long Branch, NJ, March 10, 2011 – Family Children’s Service (FCS), Monmouth County’s oldest non-profit agency, this week formally recognized nine individuals who successfully completed the agency’s 76-hour Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) training program, making them eligible for official certification by the New Jersey Board of Nursing and preparing them for entry into one of the fastest growing occupations in the country.
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Help FCS Spread the Word About our Upcoming Prom Event, Countless Dresses, Countless Memories.
The FCS Thrift Boutique will be holding a Prom boutique for young women seeking beautiful attire at affordable prices on April 2-9, 2011. If you know a high school student or students who may be interested in shopping for a gown or dress during our April Prom boutique, please download a flyer to share.
To download a flyer in English, click here.
To download a flyer in Spanish, click here.
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