Nampa Family Justice Center

10/29/2026

“He was just drunk, he didn’t mean it to go that far” ❌

“She had a bad childhood, it’s not her fault that she snaps like that - just stay out of her way” ❌

“I wasn't myself last night, I would never hurt you when I'm sober” ❌

There is NO excuse for abusive behavior!

Past trauma, life stress, or substance abuse issues are factors that may explain why someone lashed out in a moment, but it doesn't mean abusive behavior gets a free pass.

You can have empathy for someone’s struggles and still walk away from an unsafe situation 🩵

Have questions or need support? Contact us⬇️

📍1305 3rd St S, Nampa, ID 83651
☎️(208) 475-5700
⏰Hours: M-F, 8AM-5PM

10/29/2026

Thank you Cake4Kids Treasure Valley for this super-fun Barbie cake!

We are so grateful for these amazing cake donations that bless our young clients and make them feel special 🎂

10/29/2026

This week we were honored to hear from GRACE - Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment Director of Safeguarding, Mike Sloan 📣

Nearly 200 attendees (with over 70 organizations represented) from our community joined us to learn about the complexities of dealing with abuse and abuse disclosures within Christian organizations!

🤝 Thank you to our partner booths Safe Place Ministries, Idaho ICAC Task Force- Internet Crimes Against Children, 89.5 FM KTSY, and Christian Living Magazine for joining us in this important work and an extra-big thank you to City of Nampa, Idaho - Municipal Government Mayor, Darl Bruner, for stopping in to support us!

Plus, we're thanking...
🩵 Grace Bible Church for hosting us in their building
🩵 Chick-fil-A Treasure Valley Nampa for the yummy, discounted lunches
🩵 Form And Function Coffee for providing us with a little caffeine boost
🩵 Walmart for gifting us plenty of tasty snacks
🩵 Stewart Title (Nampa) for providing pens and paper
🩵 89.5 FM KTSY for helping us with advertising for the event
🩵 All of the hard working volunteers who helped make this event possible

We know this training will change the way churches and Christian leaders interact with the topic of abuse and lives will be changed for the better because of it!

**While the NFJC is not a religious organization, we recognize the need for education on topics like child sexual abuse and in our local organizations of all kinds, including Churches and other Christian spaces

10/28/2026

You've got questions, we've got answers!

At the Nampa Family Justice Center, we will never pressure you to make a police report, leave an unsafe relationship, or take any legal action against someone 🩵

This is a safe place to simply ask questions, get relationship education, and connect you to other resources if that's where you're at. And if you want to take another next step further, we're right there to help with that, too.

Please reach out if you want to connect with us (and remember that all our services are FREE to clients) ⬇️

📍1305 3rd St S, Nampa, ID 83651
☎️ (208) 475-5700
⏰ Hours: M-F, 8AM-5PM

10/28/2026

9 Things that May Signal Abuse (During Conflict) ⬇️

An emotionally or physically unsafe partner may...

✅ Grab you, restrain you, or shut a door to block you from leaving

✅ Threaten to hurt you, your kids, your pets, or threaten to damage your property

✅ Put their hands around your neck/throat in anger (if this happens even for a moment, you are in an UNSAFE relationship - please reach out for support!)

✅ Act intentionally cold, icing you out and ignoring you to punish you and gain control of the situation (this is not the same as someone needing space to cool down during a conflict)

✅ Punch walls, kick objects, throw things, or break your items in particular

✅ Mock you, belittle you, name-call, or use your vulnerabilities against you

✅ Lie, deny, and twist reality to make you feel "crazy" (this is not the same as a normal difference of perspective - gaslighting is an intentional tactic used to warp reality, confuse the victim, and gain the upper-hand)

✅ Turn the blame around onto you - no matter how the conversation starts, it always ends with one partner (the victim) apologizing and taking the blame

✅ Intimidate you by using their body to block your path, standing over you, brandishing a weapon, raising their voice to scare you, etc.

If any of these feel familiar in your relationship, you could be experiencing intimate partner abuse. We can help you clear the fog and understand what is happening.

Please feel free to reach out to ask your questions and get support ⬇️

📍1305 3rd St S, Nampa, ID 83651
☎️(208) 475-5700
⏰Hours: M-F, 8AM-5PM

10/27/2026

We've got our Purple on for ! 💜

It's been a great month of awareness building and sharing our mission with the community - we're so grateful for all of our supporters!

10/26/2026

🌟Last Week to Donate Items at The Flying M Supply Drive🌟

The amazing Flying M Coffee (Nampa) has partnered with us again this year to help our clients meet their basic needs during difficult times!

Look for the donation bin at the Flying M (Nampa) Oct 1-31st

💙 Hygiene items: Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant, tampons, menstrual pads - full-size products preferred)
💙 Baby supplies (diapers, wipes, formula, pull-ups - all sizes)
💙 Individually wrapped snacks (mini chip baggies, cookie packs, snack packs, granola bars, and other single-serve non-perishables)
💙 Drinks: Bottled water, Capri Sun, bottles sports drinks
💙 Gift Cards: Gas cards, Uber/Lyft gift cards, grocery store gift cards (Walmart)

Thank you!

10/26/2026

Our community is grieving after a recent tragedy involving domestic violence. We are thinking of everyone affected 🩵

If you or someone you care about is experiencing abuse, support is available. You don’t have to have all the answers or know what to do next before reaching out.

The Nampa Family Justice Center offers free, confidential support. An advocate can listen, answer questions, and help you explore options for safety and support ⬇️

📍1305 3rd St S, Nampa, ID 83651
☎️(208) 475-5700
⏰Hours: M-F, 8AM-5PM

Meridian police responding to a welfare check Tuesday afternoon found two people dead inside a home onof North Christian Avenue, and investigators believe the

10/26/2026

NOW SEEKING 2026 CHRISTMAS SPONSORS 🎄

The holidays are right around the corner and we’re inviting YOU to help us share some Christmas magic with NFJC clients in need!

The holidays can be a difficult season for those who have left and are struggling to feel “normal." Many have been displaced from their homes and are struggling to meet even basic needs.

We want to bless these survivors and their children with a little Christmas joy!
This year, there are many ways to contribute 🎁

1. Sponsor a Client or Family:

🩵 Estimated Donation: Expect to spend about $250-300 per client / family member

🩵 To sponsor a client or entire family, contact Tylene Channer at: [email protected]

🩵 Sponsors will go out and shop for gifts based on the client’s Christmas list (gifts are due back at the NFJC by Dec 2nd!)

2. Give Gift Cards (this is a HUGE need!)

💚 Estimated Donation: $50-100 per gift card

💚 Donate gift cards for local stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues (movie theaters, bowling at Big Als, Wahooz/Roaring Springs, mini golf, spas, Target, TJ Maxx, Sephora, local restaurants or fast food chains, and more)

💚 Also consider giving practical gift cards for basics like groceries, personal care items, and transportation (like gas cards as well as gift cards to Walmart and Winco for affordable groceries)

💚 Drop physical gift cards off at the NFJC - we will give them directly to clients or use them to purchase gifts from clients' wishlists

💚 Any E-gift cards can be E-mailed to Tylene and she will give them to our clients: [email protected]

3. Shop Our Amazon Wishlist

💛 Estimated Donation: $25-50 per item

💛 Purchase individual items directly from our “2026 NFJC Christmas Sponsorship Wishlist” on Amazon and they will come directly to the NFJC for us to distribute - or you can have them sent to your own home and bring them into the NFJC during business hours

💛 Shop our Wishlist HERE: https://shorturl.at/BiKxC

4. Donate Funds

🩵 Estimated Donation: Any amount is appreciated - this will fund gifts and support “where most needed” for clients who don’t receive full sponsors

🩵 You can write a check to the Nampa Family Justice Center with “Christmas Sponsorship” in the memo

We are requesting Client Sponsors to drop gifts off at the NFJC by Wed, Dec 2nd. Contact us about sponsorships or drop off donations before this date (however, we may accept last-minute sponsors and donations after this time as needs arise)!

To sponsor an individual or a family, contact ⬇️

Tylene Channer at (208) 475-5701 or [email protected].

THANK YOU!

10/25/2026

Thank you to Officer Renner! He did an amazing job helping us serve one of our clients 🌟

Hey Officer Renner - to you!
He recently received a Notice of Recognition from our great partners at the Family Justice Center for his help on a call with a person struggling with a mental health issue.
The notice from the FJC praised Officer Renner saying he “handled the situation with grace, professionalism and kindness, while maintaining a calm environment. His actions not only ensured the safety of the staff at the Family Justice Center, but also preserved the involved person’s dignity during a vulnerable moment.”
Well done! You make us !
If you or a loved one needs help and hope, you can call or text 988, the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline. It is free and confidential support for people in distress and for anyone looking for crisis resources for themselves or a loved one.
To learn more about 988 lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/
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