October 2009

Talbot House News

October 18, 2009

By Ben B. Talbot House planned a special event for the family this month. Jan Cheripko threw the house a formal, multi-course dinner in the middle school. The purpose of the dinner was to teach the students about proper eating and dining. The menu consisted of Italian dishes prepared by the students. “The students of [...]

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Wilson House News

October 17, 2009

By Brendan O. This month a lot has happened in Wilson House. The family has been working together and bond­ing to become a tighter knit group. The senior members have really been holding it down and some of the middle-of-the-roaders have been stepping it up and helping out. The family enjoyed the Sukkot celebration and [...]

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Smith House News

October 16, 2009

By Evan H. Mariah L. arrived at The Family Foundation School two months ago and was placed in Smith House. She celebrated her 13th birthday on October 22. Mariah grew up in Bermuda and before arriving at the school she was put into an alterna­tive placement for six months. She is the youngest person at [...]

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Mann House News

October 15, 2009

By Sheila B. October was a very busy month for Mann House students. Sukkot allowed a great deal of fun for not only the Jewish students, but for the whole com­munity. Along with the other houses, Mann House made a banner for the Sukkot celebration, and came in third place. Rabbi Michele Medwin gave the [...]

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Lake House News

October 14, 2009

By Matt V. A trip on October 18 to the waterfalls at Watkins Glen State Park; two new anchors, Lexi S. and Diego N.; and a commitment to learning how to be a family are the major activities in Lake House this month. “We’re keeping our stuff together; every­one has their hard times, but the [...]

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Betton House News

October 13, 2009

By Liam M. Betton House staff member Evelyn Rivers voiced her plea­sure with the students this month, saying “I am very proud that the students are working their pro­grams. They are living up to their potential, and it shows with their willingness to help newcomers.” The students’ attitudes proved top-notch when they received first place [...]

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Letter to the Editor

October 12, 2009

To the staff and faculty of FFS, We sent our son, Co­lin B., to The Family Foundation School in 1996 as a last resort. We had tried everything we could think of to help him, but his conduct and our lives were spin­ning more and more out of control. We needed him in a safe [...]

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“Irresponsible sex affected my life in ways I have yet to understand”

October 10, 2009

Family Times Journalist Liam M. Shares His Personal Experience With a Life of Sexual Excess By Liam M. Young people tap into a whole new world of personal power when they discover their ability to think and act sexu­ally. It is something complete­ly new and exciting in contrast to the reality they have known. This [...]

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“I Stopped Caring About the Rules, Morals, People, God, and My Family”

October 9, 2009

FFS Student, Josh K., Shares About Some of His Struggles in Life and the Experience He Had After Enrolling at FFS By Josh K. To preface, I would like to thank The Family Times staff for the opportunity to share my story through the newspaper. I have never been very good at sharing and opening [...]

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“I Hope To Be Able To Carry On Her Traditions”

October 8, 2009

FFS Student, Denise T., Shares About Her Grandmother’s Influence On Her Decision to Continue On To College By Denise T. “Hi” a high-pitched voice screamed from the kitchen. My sister and I walked through the long hallway scanning all the old black and white photos of relatives we’ve never met. Our legs were sore from [...]

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