[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 24 (Wednesday, February 13, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E177]
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                     HONORING FAMILY SERVICES INC.

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 13, 2008

  Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 80th 
anniversary of Family Services Incorporated, a non-profit organization 
located in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Family Services Incorporated has 
worked to provide vital services to the community.
  Known at its founding as the Blair County Children's Aid Society, the 
organization was created to aid in the care and eventual adoption of 
abused and neglected children. A community-wide evaluation found that 
there was a need for a nonprofit agency to offer capable social work 
services aimed toward resolving individual, marital and family problems 
in 1967 and 1968. The United Way agency provided funding for Family and 
Children's Service of Blair County so it could provide programming and 
services to meet those needs. Throughout the 1970s, the agency 
established a residential program for individuals with developmental 
disabilities. Throughout the 1980s the agency served victims of 
domestic violence, sexual assault, and runaway and homeless children. 
In 1997 the agency officially became Family Services Incorporated.
  Led by a dedicated board of directors and management team, Family 
Services Incorporated is always willing to adjust programming for 
adults and children who seek its services. It has constantly endeavored 
to build healthier relationships within the community. Dedicated staff 
provide services through the Domestic Abuse Project, Crime Victim 
Support Services, Street Wise Outreach and Opportunity Program, Runaway 
and Homeless Youth Program, Emergency Shelter for Men, Men helping Men, 
Developmental Disabilities Program, Protection from Abuse Office, Women 
Aware and Counseling.
  Family Services Incorporated has provided a trustworthy atmosphere 
which has worked to help a multitude of men, women, and children 
throughout its history. I look forward to celebrating the 80th 
anniversary of such a wonderful organization, as it has brought a 
greater appreciation to our area and has surely been an asset to the 
community. I would like to wish Family Services Incorporated all the 
best in its future endeavors.

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