KidSide Newsletter January 2022

New Year, New Initiatives

by Hon. Nushin G. Sayfie, Chief Judge
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Whether we like it or not, whether we accept it or not, the pandemic was a game changer for the world and most certainly for our justice system. Without thinking too hard I think most of us can think of moments in the last 22 months that we have been battling COVID-19 we actually enjoyed. Maybe it was more time at home with family, maybe it was less traffic………

Amplifying Impact

by Malissa Tigges, Psy.D
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In a culture obsessed with resiliency, despite being mired in global hardship, the systems in place often make survival an individual effort. Yet so many families in our community are in desperate need of social support, and do not have access to resources to meet even immediate needs, let alone address the root causes of the adversity in their lives. Family…….

FCS: Keeping Families Connected
During the Judicial Process

Your Donations are Making a Difference:
How Family Court Services Helps

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Sophia is a 44y/o mother who had not seen her three children in about four months due to allegations made against her live-in boyfriend. Sophia works for Walmart at a minimum wage and does not have the funds needed to pay to be able to see her children. However, because of the extraordinary services offered at Family Court Services, at no cost to her…….