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Record 1 2016-10-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Social Services and Social Work
OBS

Family Service Thames Valley is a non-profit agency that provides counselling and support services for individuals, families and organizations. [It works] to minimize obstacles related to culture, language, ethnicity, gender, age, low income and minimize oppressive practice.

OBS

FSTV strengthens individuals, couples and families as they face life challenges. [It supports] the well-being of people, organizations and communities through counselling, education, collaborative planning, outreach and advocacy.

OBS

Family Service Thames Valley was founded in 1939 [as the "Catholic Welfare Bureau"]. ... In 1955 the name of the organization was changed to the Catholic Family Centre to support the growing need for family and marriage counselling. ... In 1975 the name was changed to the "Family Counselling Centre" recognizing the transition from an agency serving the Catholic poor to one serving the whole community. In 1985 the name was changed again to "Family Service London" to reflect the relationship with the national association of Family Service Canada, and later changed to its current name[, "Family Service Thames Valley"].

Key term(s)
  • Family Counselling Center
  • Family Counseling Centre
  • Family Counseling Center
  • Catholic Family Center

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Services sociaux et travail social
OBS

Family Service Thames Valley (FSTV) est un organisme sans but lucratif qui dessert la ville de London et les comtés de Middlesex, Elgin et Oxford. Le travail de FSTV consiste à renforcer les capacités des personnes, des familles, des couples et des organisations. [Il souhaite] réduire les obstacles que peuvent représenter la culture, la langue, l’ethnicité, le sexe, l’âge et le revenu.

Key term(s)
  • Family Counselling Center
  • Family Counseling Centre
  • Family Counseling Center
  • Catholic Family Center

Spanish

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