Community Resource Center
Our Vision:
What is a Community Resource Center?
A community welcoming hub of support, services, and opportunities for families that:
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Are multi-generational, strengths-based, and family-centered
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Reflects and is responsive to community needs and interests
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Provides support at no or low cost for participants
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Builds communities of peer support for families, developing social connections and reducing isolation and stress
What are the goals of a Community Resource Center?
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To support families to be strong, healthy, and successful
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To contribute to building a strong and healthy community
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To reduce the likelihood of child abuse and neglect by building the research-based Strengthening Families Protective Factors
What can a Community Resource Center do?
Enhance parenting skills
Foster healthy development and well-being
Prevent child abuse and neglect
Increase school readiness
Connect families to resources
Develop parent and community leadership
Engage males and fathers
Support healthy relationships
Promote family economic success
