Forbes House
The Lake County Committee on Family Violence, Inc.
Program Services for Battered Women and Their Children.
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Forbes House The Lake County Committee on Family Violence, Inc. Program Services for Battered Women and Their Children.
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Updated 1/12/08 Job Opportunities We are presently seeking to fill the position of Executive Director. The link below offers a detailed description for this position.
FLOODED! The first week in December has challenged all of us at the Forbes House. Heavy rains and equipment failure then losing our electricity led up to us being flooded. We are presently working expeditiously to clean up, make repairs and get back up and running. Any help that can be provided will be greatly appreciated. The following link contains several news articles. Please contact us at, (440) 357-1018 or (440) 953-9779
We are presently in need of the following items. WISH LIST White towels and wash clothes Toilet paper Kleenex Paper towels Large and small Ziploc bags Kitchen garbage bags Large black trash bags Cleaning Supplies Laundry detergent (powdered) Fabric Softener sheets Bleach
Our Mission Statement:To relieve the trauma resulting from domestic violence, to assure safe and caring environments for its victims, and to foster an end to domestic violence through education, prevention and advocacy. We at Forbes House work to end the cycle of violence for families experiencing emotional, physical, and /sexual abuse. Nationally, domestic violence is the single major cause of injury to women- more than by car accidents, rapes and muggings combined. Forbes House is a shelter home for battered women and their children. It is a safe place for women who choose to leave abusive homes while working toward solutions.
Our approach to the women who call or come into the shelter is a holistic one. Immediate shelter is a temporary solution to an immediate crisis. Leaving the abusive environment is the first step. Battered women often need long term counseling, housing, legal assistance etc. Advocates and the counselor work with the women to assess their needs and the needs of their children, and assist them in any way they can. Referrals are also made to appropriate agencies and/or persons to help women and children accomplish their goals.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED !!
"BECAUSE FAMILY VIOLENCE CAN BE CHANGED" "HELPING FAMILIES CHOOSE ANOTHER WAY"
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