Family Resource Center Mission
The Family Resource Center (FRC) connects students and families with the resources they need to develop self-sufficiency and a healthy, academically supportive home environment.
FRC serves children from birth through age 12 (elementary schools) and provide programs and services including:
- Referrals with full time pre-school.
- Referrals with after school child care for ages 4-12
- Families in Training for new and expecting parents through parent groups and community programs.
- Parent and Child Education to enhance parenting skills and education for parents and children.
- Health Services and Referrals to health services.
- Educational support.
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Calendar of Events: |
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Month of January
January 18th - Louisville Water Co. - "The Importance of Hand
Washing" - Grades K-2
January 20th - Advisory Council Meeting 12:00 - 1:45 p.m.
Month of February
February 21st - No School
Month of March
March 17th - Advisory Council Meeting 12:00 - 1:45 p.m.
Month of April
April 4th - 8th Spring Break - No School
Month of May
May 19th - Advisory Council Meeting 12:00 - 1:45 p.m.
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Local Food Programs: |
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Backpack Buddy Program
The Backpack Buddy program is designed to assist families that have food needs. Students are provided with a backpack or bag full of single serving, non-perishable food items that will feed a child for an entire weekend.
Students are referred to the program by cafe' staff, school staff or parental request. Currently, we are serving 61 students at TES. However, we do serve all Spencer Co. schools through a collaboration with the Youth Service Center at the Middle and High School, approximately 170 students are served every week in the district.
This program if funded by food and money donations from the community, local churches, school staff and local business partnerships.
If you or someone you know is need of this program or would like to make a donation, please contact our office at 477-0199.
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Community Resources: |
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Dare to Care
Is your family have trouble making ends meet? Spencer County now has five Dare to Care Food distribution sites.
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Second Baptist Church- 401 Jefferson St 477-8607, 2nd Saturday of every month.
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Grace Chapel Church - 60 Ray Dr. 477-8973, 3rd Saturday of every month, 10:00 - 2:00 p.m.
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First Baptist Church - 115 W. Main St, last Thursday of every month, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
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Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency - 44 Creekside Dr. 477-8296, 2nd Tuesday of every month, 10:00 - 2:00 p.m.
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Plum Creek Baptist Church - Waterford Rd. 477-2582, Angel Food Ministry.
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Advisory Council: |
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Family Resource Center Advisory Council
Parent Representatives of Elementary, Pre-School or Head Start are needed for our Advisory Council. This council is the governing body for our program.
We meet every other month at Taylorsville United Methodist Church, 145 W. Main St. Lunch is served at 12:00, meeting starts at 12:30.
For more information contact Becky Wilson or Teresa Buechele.
Next Meeting Dates:
Jan 20th, March 17th, May 19th
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Updates and Changes: |
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Christmas Assistance 2011!
Start earning your Parent Involvement hours now for 2011. Forms can be picked up at any Family Resource or Youth Service Center office.
Families are required to complete 12 Parent Involvement hours plus one Parent/Teacher Conference per child. All hours must be verified and your form must be signed by the agency, church or location at which you earned your hours. Unverified hours will not be counted.
Once you have completed your hours, make an appointment with any Family Resource Center or Youth Service center to start the application process.
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Community Collaboration |
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Healthy Heroes 2010
Sponsored by the Family and Consumer Science Extension Council, Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency, North Central Health District and Spencer County Family Resource and Youth Service Centers.
Nominate an individual, agency or group that is contributing to the well-being of themselves or others by making health stides and/or implementing or offering positive lifestyle choices. Applications must be submitted to Allison Lewis at the Extension Office by the last day of each month at 477-1343 or allison.lewis@uky.edu .
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