A Thank You From FAMILYConnections

FAMILYConnections, a local non-profit counseling and family service agency has released its Annual Report. The Report highlights the agency’s 35 programs for all ages serving Greater Essex County and surrounding communities.

“With the help of many residents from Millburn and Short Hills, we continue to expand our capacity to serve local children, adults and families” says Jacques Hryshko, FAMILYConnections Executive Director. “On behalf of the entire agency, I want to thank everyone who gave their support to FAMILYConnections this past year. It really does make a difference.”

This past May, FAMILYConnections honored Short Hills residents Bunny and Lloyd Ucko for Lifetime Achievement. Heidi Murphy, Beth Berns, Faith Lefkort and Julie Reich, all from Short Hills, currently serve on the Board of Trustees. Roger Manshel, also of Short Hills, is another long-time Trustee and former Board President.

FAMILYConnections is itself a growing family of 35 specialized programs delivering professional counseling, skills-building, training and prevention services to over 4000 children, adults and families each year.

The Agency was once known as the Family Service and Child Guidance Center, the result of a merger between The Family and Children’s Service Agency and The Child Guidance Clinic . The mission of both of these agencies was similar; to serve the needs of children and families in the communities of the Oranges, Maplewood, and Millburn-Short Hills.

To read the new Annual Report, please visit www.familyconnectionsnj.org. For additional information on available programs, please call 973 675-3817.