FSA in the News
Featured program: AACES
(Autism Awareness, Community Education, and Support)
Helping young adults with Asperger’s lead more independent lives
Autism Awareness, Community Education, and Support (AACES), is a program of Family Service Association designed to increase independence and decrease isolation among young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Each component of AACES supports the transition of transition aged youth and young adults with ASD; specifically Asperger’s Syndrome, PDD-NOS or High Functioning Autism; into adulthood.
This program was established through the efforts of parents and community leaders who were concerned about the lack of programs for adults with disabilities, specifically ASD, and it is the first step in filling a significant service gap.
AACES has several components: Coffeehouse, Tracks to Employment, Deja Vu Thrift Service Learning Center, Parent Involvement & Support and community class to help participants:
- Participate in the community
- Develop and practice effective social skills
- Build relationships with peers in a welcoming environment
- Practice problem solving
- Find and maintain employment
- Gain work experience
- Learn independent living skills
- Identify community resources
- Grow their independence
COME MEET AACES!
AACES is hosting an Open House on April 16 from 6-7:30. Families with children over the age of 16 can learn about our programs from staff and AACES participants. Please RSVP to Amy Conte at 215-757-6916 x 351 if you plan to attend.
Press
Merger helps nonprofits groups
> phillyburbs.com 5/10/2013
Contact of Greater Philadelphia and Family Service Association of Bucks County announce merger
> Press release 5/10/2013
Buck Up Bucks County donors learn about plans for shelter’s new kitchen
> phillyburbs.com 5/8/2013
‘Out with the old, in with the new’
> phillyburbs.com 5/3/2013
In the (shelter) kitchen with Cheryl
> phillyburbs.com 4/18/2013
A dollar really can make a difference
> Liberty Mutual’s The Responsibility Project 4/11/2013
Makefield Women’s Association doles out Yardley Harvest Day proceeds, presents scholarships
> buckslocalnews.com 4/5/2013
Job training program recieves grant
> phillyburbs.com 4/3/2013
Let’s Buck Up for a cause
> phillyburbs.com 2/6/2013
Growing a kitchen fund at Newtown Friends School
> phillyburbs.com 2/3/2013
First Federal presents annual donation to Family Service Association
> phillyburbs.com 12/16/12
AIDS Awareness Day
> phillyburbs.com 11/30/2012
Community partners honored at Annual Meeting
> phillyburbs.com 11/16/2013
National Parents as Teachers Day
> Press release 11/8/2012
Gala raises over $80K for Shelter
> phillyburbs.com 11/3/2012
Ways to Work gives a million dollars to families
> Press release 3/2012
Homeless Shelter has new owner
> phillyburbs.com 11/15/2011
Bucks homeless shelter gets new owner
> philly.com 11/15/2011
Red Cross reaches agreement to hand over ownership of Homeless Shelter to Family Service Association
> Press release 11/14/2012
Finding a way: Ways to Work program aids countians by bringing a car within reach and providing financial lessons
> lancasteronline.com 5/16/2011
Hitting the tracks to employment
> phillyburbs.com 5/12/2011
Fulton Bank joins expanded Ways to Work program
> Press release 4/8/2011
A place where kids can be real
> phillyburbs.com 2/28/2011
Fulton Bank food drive to help local families
> Press release 11/24/2011
News & Events
Upcoming Events
6/10 – Drive for Youth Golf Outing
Recent Press
Merger helps nonprofits groups
> phillyburbs.com 5/10/2013
Contact of Greater Philadelphia and Family Service Association of Bucks County announce merger
> Press release 5/10/2013
Buck Up Bucks County donors learn about plans for shelter’s new kitchen
> phillyburbs.com 5/8/2013
‘Out with the old, in with the new’
> phillyburbs.com 5/3/2013
In the (shelter) kitchen with Cheryl
> phillyburbs.com 4/18/2013
A dollar really can make a difference
> Liberty Mutual’s The Responsibility Project 4/11/2013
Makefield Women’s Association doles out Yardley Harvest Day proceeds, presents scholarships
> buckslocalnews.com 4/5/2013
Job training program recieves grant
> phillyburbs.com 4/3/2013
Let’s Buck Up for a cause
> phillyburbs.com 2/6/2013
Growing a kitchen fund at Newtown Friends School
> phillyburbs.com 2/3/2013
AIDS Awareness Day
> phillyburbs.com 11/30/2012
Community Partners Honored at Annual Meeting
> phillyburbs.com 11/16/2013
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