Tri-Valley Developmental Services Holds Friendship and Dating Class for Persons Served; Program  Grant from the Fort Scott Area Community Foundation

 

Persons Served at Tri-Valley Developmental Services (TVDS) Fort Scott Service Center are participating in a Friendship and Dating Program that was made possible by funds from the Fort Scott Area Community Foundation.  Grant money from the Foundation was used to purchase Friendships and Dating program developed by the University of Alaska – Anchorage.

 

The program teaches individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) how to build healthy, meaningful relationships and prevent interpersonal violence. “This program has made a huge impact on the individuals we serve,” said Bill Fiscus, CEO. “Persons served are having fun and are learning a lot through the program.  We discuss communication skills (non-verbal and verbal) as well as emotions and feelings.  This program is a success, thanks in part to our friends at the Fort Scott Area Community Foundation.” 

 

The Fort Scott Area Community Foundation hosts individual charitable funds created by donors who have a passion for giving back to their community. Grants from these funds assist people throughout Fort Scott and Bourbon County. Call the Foundation at 620-244-6500 with questions about the Community Foundation.