Pam sat down with Renee of the New Bedford Shannon Program. If you have never heard about this organization, this episode is a must-listen! The difference they are making in our community for adolescents and young adults is commendable and we are very proud to partner with them when we do. Thank you, Renee, you are a wealth of knowledge and as Pam stated, the City of New Bedford is lucky to have you!

What is the ASPIRE (Achieve Success Promote Individual Resilience & Excellence) program?Pam sits down with Caitlin Vest, our ASPIRE Program Director and quickly discovers there is SO much to learn, and to love about this program. Caitlin takes a deep dive into the minds of pre-teen, middle school students and she shares how staff teaches important life skills such as communication, healthy relationships and boundaries, managing stress and anxiety, and preventing substance use. Stay tuned for a Part II covering all the fun field trips as well as family events that provide opportunities for all ASPIRE families to come together and have a great time in good company. To learn more or contact the program staff, visit: CFS (cfservices.org)

John Julio, *newly promoted🤗* Program Director of our CSA program sits down with guest host Whitney to shine a light on the Community Service Agency. From staff roles to program referrals, to successes, he covers everything there is to know and understand.

Pam returns with a full update of what's been happening around Child & Family Services in the last couple of months since our last episode. From our newly formed partnership with the Fall River police department, to CBHC updates, she covers all that and more. It's good to be back!Link to register for our annual bowl-a-thon:https://secure.givelively.org/event/child-family-services-inc/bowl-a-thon