CFAR September 2023 Newsletter

CFAR has been highlighting our incredible growth, and we want to take this opportunity to highlight the team that makes it all possible- our amazing staff! They have gone through countless pandemic-related adjustments, a rapid growth in our client base, and most recently the transition to a new telehealth platform. Through it all, they have shown what a positive, supportive, and collaborative group they are. Their passion for their work shines through in all that they do, and they are always focused on the success of their clients. We are incredibly grateful to have each and every one of them on our team!

Our Together Through Trauma team has been very busy wrapping up the summer with lots of fun events like Tustin Rec Center’s Mamba Day on August 24th (photo featuring Tustin Advisory Council doing a bike raffle at the event.) The team has also been transitioning to fall, which means setting up open access hours at the rec centers, scheduling workshops, attending back-to-school events, and connecting with various partners. The Trauma Therapists have just launched a workshop series called “It Takes a Village” exploring various topics that will foster community support and connection. As the schedules are confirmed for the various rec centers, updates are being posted on our website (https://www.cfarcounseling.org/ttt-ppr/) and shared via email and social media. As always the team is grateful for the support of the community and partners!

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Children Deserving Services (CDS) team wants to thank the dedicated and passionate partners that help the program thrive. CDS, which is a grant-funded program that allows CFAR to provide services to uninsurable children who are frequently from immigrant Spanish-speaking families, relies on these partnerships to reach the families most in need of our critical services. On September 18th, CDS Program Director Belen Gomez (pictured) was excited to participate in the 2023 Immigrant and Refugee Career Fair held by I Belong Philly, where she had the opportunity to share information with the community and connect with aligned partners.

Next month, CFAR is launching our year-end campaign to fund the life-changing work that we do to improve mental health access for Philadelphia families. A growing client base in our general outpatient comes with the need for more staff, more space in the building, and higher administrative expenses to keep everything running smoothly. In addition, our Together Through Trauma and Children Deserving Services programs both require additional funding to grow the free services to communities that desperately need support and healing. As you think about your year-end giving, please be sure to include CFAR in your planning. The need for mental health services has hit a critical point for families, and we can help meet that need with your support. Click below to donate today, and contact development@cfarcounseling.org to explore more ways to give.