Family Resource Centers

A community or school-based welcoming hub of support, services, and opportunities for families that:

• Utilizes an approach that is multi-generational, strengths-based, and family-centered
• Reflects and is responsive to community needs and interests
• Provides support at no or low cost for participants
• Builds communities of peer support for families to develop social connections that reduce isolation and stress

FRCs enhance parenting skills by:

• Fostering the healthy development and well-being of children, youth, and families
• Prevent child abuse and neglect
• Increase school readiness
• Connect families to resources
• Develop parent and community leadership
• Engage males and fathers
• Support healthy marital and couples relationships
• Promote family economic success

FRCs provide a variety of services to families and communities including:

• Parenting Classes
• Budgeting Guidance/Assistance
• Nutrition cooking Classes
• Assistance securing stable housing
• Assistance establishing and maintaining utility services
• Provide assistance to parents and/or caregivers identify and secure services.
• And so much more.