Rivard Report | November 16, 2018
Elf Acres runs through Dec. 30. The trail is open every day, and tickets cost $27 per care or $54 for three visits. part of the proceeds will go to the Children’s Emergency Relief International (CERI), an organization of BCFS.
Channel 12 News | November 7, 2018
Del Rio, TX – Estudiantes de esta población integrantes de la organización denominada “It Happened to Alexa” hicieron una importante donación al personal del BCFS Health and Human Services, para ayudar a las víctimas de abuso sexual y violencia.
The entire BCFS Health & Human Services’ Community Services Division (CSD)-Abilene office got in the Halloween spirit this year. The staff decorated doors and dressed up in costumes in a fun, lighthearted farm theme. BCFS-Abilene invited the families served through the Healthy Outcomes Through Prevention and Early Support (HOPES) program and the youth served through Preparation for Adult Living (PAL), Texas Workforce Commission, and Our House to take part in the event.
This year’s party gave families and youth the opportunity to trick-or-treat in a safe, fun environment on a rainy day. Among the families who celebrated with BCFS HHS-Abilenewasa farmer, a chef, a honey-bee, a pig, and even a corn stalk.
CSD-Abilene has more events lined up for the holiday season, including a Christmas Breakfast for youth, and a Polar Express-themed party for those in the HOPES program to include a special guest appearance by Santa himself.
Read more about the BCFS HHS programs in Abilene.
Each October, BCFS Health and Human Services-Del Rio joins organizations nationwide in support of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
In a country where intimate partner violence accounts for 15 percent of all violent crime, and where one in four women have been victims of severe physical violence by an intimate partner at some point in their life, BCFS-Del Rio works diligently to engage the community and share knowledge to identify and prevent domestic abuse.
As part of the month-long movement, a Candlelight Vigil was held October 16 at the Paul Poag Theatre. BCFS-Del Rio joined in honor of those whose lives had been altered or lost to domestic violence. “136 victims passed away in 2017 due to domestic violence,” said Delia Ramos, Director of Community Based Services at BCFS Health and Human Services-Del Rio, in an interview. “We want to show our community that love shouldn’t hurt – to show how important it is to walk away from a violent situation, and that although it is often very difficult, it’s ok to ask for help.”
Bruno R. Lozano, Mayor of Del Rio, presented a proclamation against domestic violence. In its eighth year, Delia said the Candlelight Vigil remains an effective tool at spreading a message that can prevent harm in the Del Rio community, creating knowledgeable warriors for a worthy cause.
Later in October, a few days after the Candlelight Vigil, local representatives gathered for an interagency meeting. More than 50 individuals from over 11 organizations met to discuss how domestic abuse could most effectively be averted.
“It’s a great time to get to know names and faces of our community organizations,” said Delia, noting that the annual meeting is an important avenue for understanding how entities throughout the Del Rio community can work together to reach common goals.
BCFS HHS-Del Rio recognizes and thanks the organizations and government representatives who attended this year’s interagency meeting (which include but are not limited to) :
Laughlin Air Force BaseRead more about how BCFS Health and Human Services-Del Rio is working to end violence in their community.
BCFS Health and Human Services’ Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) held a Halloween party for its service population and friends. The party was held at the BCFS Health and Human Services-San Antonio Transition Center, where more than 70 attendants came together.
The event featured a diverse group that represented the support groups surrounding the people PAL serves. Kimberley Rodriguez, Regional Director of BCFS HHS Community Services Division (CSD) for Central Texas, said that although the PAL program works specifically with young adults in their late teens and early 20s, expanding the guest list allowed the siblings, children, friends, and relatives of those in the PAL program to participate and get involved.
A booth was set up by BCFS Health and Human Services-San Antonio’s Resiliency Through Healing, where PAL party guests could learn about the counseling and support services available for young adults. The night’s activities included a pumpkin decorating contest, a mystery game, and two raffle-prize drawings. Dinner and snacks were available for all who attended.
CSD plans to continue curating engaging events that attract attendance while providing services they can showcase in the midst of all the fun.
To discover more about the Preparation for Adult Living program, click here.
Super Channel 12 | October 17, 2018
Por: Hervey Sifuentes
Del Rio, TX– Familias completas de esta población participaron en la octava vigilia anual en honor a las víctimas de violencia doméstica que ofreció el BCFS Health & Humas Services de Del Rio en coordinación con otras agencias de salud de esta misma población, de manera gratuita en el Teatro Paul Poag.
Click Here to find out more information on the programs and services provided by BCFS-Del Rio
Del Rio News-Herald | October 17, 2018
By: Megan Tackett
Del Rio, TX – During the eighth annual ceremony, 136 small lights were illuminated representing each victim who died from an act of domestic violence in Texas throughout the past year.
BCFS Health and Human Services hosted the vigil, which included speeches about prevention and song and dance numbers performed by the city’s youth. Purple lights and ribbons were used to signal the official color of the National Domestic Violence Awareness Project.
Click here for more information on BCFS-Del Rio’s programs.
Super Channel 12 | October 15, 2018
Por: Hervey Sifuentes
Del Rio, TX– Debido al clima que se ha registrado en esta población, el personal del BCFS Health and Humans Services estará reubicando su evento anual de la vigilia en honor a las víctimas de violencia al teatro Paul Poag, para que todos puedan disfrutar de esta actividad.
Del Rio News-Herald | October 7, 2018
By: Willie Braudaway
Del Rio, TX – The Community Health Improvement Coalition’s (CHIC) 21st Andale Del Rio Family Health Event will take place this Saturday, October 13, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m – at Buena Vista Park!
Super Channel 12 | October 5, 2018
Por Hervey Sifuentes
Del Rio, TX – Con la participación de autoridades de esta población, representantes de Ciudad Acuña y del Consulado de Guatemala en esta frontera, se llevó a cabo la inauguración de la XVIII Semana Binacional de Salud en el Consulado de México.
