August 9th, 2017
During Friendships: The High School Years, high school aged students will learn about the social skills they need to make and keep friends, as well as grow in their understanding of social cues and rules across adolescence. The group will provide a safe place to talk about individual goals and ...read more
August 9th, 2017
With the start of the 2017-18 school year, Florissa is unveiling a new set of groups focused on friendships and peers.
The first such offering will be the High School Years Peer Group, which will meet each Thursday starting August 24 and ending on September 28. Each session is from 4:30 ...read more
August 9th, 2017
Children in 1st through 4th grade who struggle with making or keeping friends will benefit from Friendship: Elementary Group, a fun and engaging group. This Friendship group will be held on Thursdays from 4:30 - 5:30 PM starting October 5, 2017. The group will NOT meet the week of Thanksgiving.
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August 9th, 2017
This lunch time parenting group from Noon - 1:00 PM will assist parents manage their son or daughter's ADHD symptoms while building that child's skills for success.
We understand that you want the best for your child, but at the same time you may feel unsure about what to do or ...read more
July 24th, 2017
The United Way of Lee County is holding their 2nd Annual "Run for the Way 5K" on Saturday, September 30, 2017 on and around Timber Creek Golf Course.
Event check-in the day of the 5K starts at 6:30 a.m., followed by the Kids Fun Run at 8:00 a.m. The 5K Race ...read more
April 14th, 2017
Annually, AFSCME host a Golf Outing to benefit autism and Florissa, the children's division of Kreider Services. This year's event on Saturday, May 20th, will again be held at Prairieview Golf Club in Byron. The day begins with registration at 8:00 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m.
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April 14th, 2017
On Thursday, April 20th, a free screening of the movie, "Screenagers", will be held at the Historic Dixon Theatre. This documentary film focuses on the impact that technology has on kids' development and how parents can empower their kids to find a balance in the digital world. After the screening ...read more
March 1st, 2017
On April 21 and as part of April as Autism Awareness Month, Florissa in partnership with Kreider Services and the Dixon Family YMCA will host a public screening of the movie, “Swim Team ,” which documents the journey of three teenage boys from New Jersey who happen to have Autism.
The screening ...read more
February 3rd, 2017
Join us April 29th at Sauk Valley Community College for the inaugural running (or walking) of the Florissa Family 5K & Fun Run. The focus of this event is to generate funds that will support the programs and services of Florissa, the children’s center in downtown Dixon that helps those ...read more
December 23rd, 2016
Children in 1st through 4th grades who struggle with making or keeping friends will benefit from this fun, engaging group. They will learn specific skills they can use with peers in the school setting and in their neighborhood. These skills will enhance their social functioning, an important aspect of their ...read more