Category: Announcement

Awards

🎖️ A Champion for Mental Health: Dr. Eddie McCaskill

Big news! We are thrilled to celebrate FFSC's Family Therapist, Dr. Eddie McCaskill, for receiving the 2026 Excellence in Mental Health Award. 🧠💙 This award celebrates and recognizes unsung mental health professionals who have helped reduce the stigma of mental health in the African American/Black community in the St. Louis region. The St. Louis County Children’s Service Fund presents two Excellence in Mental Health Awards: the Excellence in the Field of Mental Health Award and the Community Mental Health Provider Award.

From his groundbreaking workshops on childhood adversity to his daily work right here at FFSC, Dr. McCaskill is a national voice in trauma recovery. He doesn't just provide therapy; he provides a roadmap for fathers to reclaim their lives and reconnect with their families.

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✨ BIG NEWS! ✨ We are beyond thrilled to announce that @stlmetrobar Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis has named Fathers & Families Support Center a recipient of the prestigious 2026 Spirit of Justice Award! 🏆⚖️

This incredible honor recognizes organizations that lead with integrity, fight for fairness, and work tirelessly to improve the administration of justice. For us, this is a powerful validation of our mission to empower fathers and build stronger, more equitable pathways for families in St. Louis. ❤️🌆

Why this is a huge win for our community: 🔹 Leadership: Advancing the rule of law with integrity. 🔹 Impact: Making real changes to how justice is served. 🔹 Equity: Ensuring fair treatment for every individual. 🔹 Innovation: Solving community challenges through collaboration. 🤝

📅 SAVE THE DATE! We want YOU there to celebrate with us! 📍 Where: The Starlight Room at The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza 🗓️ When: Saturday, February 21, 2026

Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/3f3thaws

This award belongs to our dedicated staff, our amazing partners, and—most importantly—the fathers and families who are changing their legacies every day. 💪🌟

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We’re bursting with pride! 🤩 Friend, mentor, community leader—congrats to our very own Reginald Slaughter, who was honored at the NCNW Gateway Metropolitan Section Annual Hidden Treasures – Anchors in the Community Awards Ceremony & Brunch last Saturday, October 4th! 🎉
This is a HUGE deal. Reginald’s story is the heart and soul ❤️ of what FFSC does for dads and moms. He was one of the first fathers to graduate from our 6-week Family Formation program. He didn't stop there! He returned just a year later to work for us and has been an incredible force 💪 for over two decades!
Now, as our Community Outreach Coordinator, he uses his experience to inspire and guide others, proving that a different path is always possible. Our CEO, Cheri Tillis, said it best: "He came to us seeking a better path, and now he is a guiding force, helping others find their own." 🧭
Please join us in celebrating Reginald and his incredible, lasting impact on the St. Louis community! 🥳

📺 Watch the KSDK-5 segment, "Once a problem, reformed prisoner hopes to be part of the solution", featuring Reginald! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddgd0QdmNf8

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Congratulations to our amazing Reginald Slaughter, FFSC's Community Outreach Coordinator, who’ll be recognized for his outstanding work in keeping the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. alive at a civic ceremony downtown St. Louis on Monday, Jan 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM at City Hall (1200 Market St.). Reginald will be recognized for his dedication to Dr. King's vision of social justice alongside other inspiring individuals. Hosted by the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Committee of St. Louis, this special community event will feature Mayor Tishaura Jones and prominent community leaders, with a focus on reflecting on the ongoing fight against poverty, racism, and violence. A parade follows! More info: https://themyopeople.com/

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Congratulations to our Family Therapist, Dr. Eddie McCaskill who will be among community leaders to receive the 40 for 40 MLK Servant Leader Award, an honor being presented at the 40th Gateway Region YMCA Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Breakfast. This milestone award recognizes an exceptional dedication to uplifting others, addressing community needs, and inspiring positive change.
The commemorative breakfast will take place on Monday, January 20, 2025, from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m., at the Marriott St. Louis Airport (10700 Pear Tree Ln, St. Louis, MO 63134). This year’s theme, Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice, and Democracy in the Spirit of Nonviolence365, provides a meaningful framework for honoring leaders like you who embody Dr. King’s enduring legacy.

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