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A Tribute to Foothill Family Service
CONGRESSMAN ADAM
B. SCHIFF
OF CALIFORNIA
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Thursday, March 09, 2006
Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Foothill Family Service of Pasadena, California. During the month of March, 2006, Foothill Family Service will be celebrating its 80th Anniversary.
Believing that strong communities begin with healthy families, the mission of Foothill Family Service is to strengthen and support adults, children and families so that they can lead productive lives. Foothill Family Service is committed to the prevention and treatment of child abuse, domestic violence, school failure, teen pregnancy and school violence.
Foothill Family Service offers a plethora of mental health and social service programs to residents of the San Gabriel Valley, Pomona Valley, Glendale and Burbank communities. Some of the programs offered are Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment, Mental Health Treatment, Family Violence Prevention, Teen Pregnancy Prevention, Dual Diagnosing Services, Counseling, and Senior Services. ESTEEM School-Based Services is a program that provides on-site counseling and mental health services at schools in the San Gabriel Valley and in Glendale.
The organization has widespread support throughout the community with many volunteers that donate thousands of hours. Last year, Foothill Family Service assisted more than 20,000 children, adults, and families, most of whom receive subsidized services and have a monthly net income of under $1 ,000. Services are provided in many languages, including English, Spanish, Armenian, Korean, Farsi, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Japanese.
I am proud to recognize Foothill Family Service upon its 80th Anniversary and I ask all Members to join me in congratulating this invaluable organization for their remarkable achievements.
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