Ways to Earn Blessing Bucks at Tri-State Family Services (TSFS)

Be Responsible
  • First time visit to Tri-State Family Services (TSFS)
  • Keep a scheduled appointment at TSFS
  • Be on time for a scheduled appointment at TSFS
  • Call to cancel a scheduled appointment at TSFS at least 24 hrs in advance
  • Counseling or talking with a volunteer at TSFS
  • Earn “Discretionary” Blessing Bucks at TSFS
  • Keep a Daily Planner (one time only – show us your planner)

Educate Yourself
  • Attend any class at TSFS & earn BB (OR take five classes to earn a crib)
  • Watch a video at TSFS and complete an evaluation
  • Write a summary of a brochure from TSFS
  • Watch an educational video at home and write a report
  • Write a report from a website on parenting
  • Listen to a specified radio program and write a report
  • Read a pre-selected chapter from a book and write a report
  • Stay in school during pregnancy through graduation
  • Attend GED classes & earn your GED (bring verification)
  • Earn college credit (show us your transcript or grade record)
  • Attend an English as a Second Language (ESL) class (bring a signed note)
  • Earn your CPR certificate (show us your CPR certificate)
  • Get a library card (show us your card or book-check-out receipt)

Grow in Parenting Skills
  • Take parenting classes at TSFS & earn BB (OR take five classes for a crib)
  • Complete a Labor & Delivery class at the hospital ( bring a signed note )
  • Pre-natal or immunizations or well-baby checkup (show record)
  • Breastfeed
  • Take your child to story hour at the library (bring note from librarian)

Grow Spiritually
  • Take classes on God, Jesus, forgiveness, etc., at TSFS for BB (or 5 for crib)
  • Attend Church (bring a program or note signed by pastor)
  • Take a family member to church (add family attendance to pastor’s note)
  • Take a friend to church (add friend’s attendance to pastor’s note )
  • Serve in your church (bring a signed note)
  • Help with a Vacation Bible School (bring a signed note)
  • Go to a Christian Conference
  • Go to a Christian Concert
  • Follow a daily Bible reading program and give a brief oral report
  • Attend Bible Study & complete worksheet or report
  • Memorize and quote scripture to TSFS volunteer or staff
  • Go on a Mission Trip

Serve Others
  • Refer a new client to TSFS
  • Help at TSFS / CSH Yard / Bake Sale (for Blessing Bucks only)
  • Attend TSFS Volunteer Training
  • Volunteer in the community (bring verification)
  • Volunteer at your child’s school (bring verification)

Be Generous - Donate
  • Donate Blood to the Red Cross (show us your Donor Card)
  • Donate clean, un-stained, seasonal clothing to TSFS
  • Donate clean, usable items to TSFS
  • Donate used cell phones to TSFS
  • Donate empty pop cans to TSFS (please do not smash them)