About this Event
In what ways are Family Resource Centers effectively supporting families in rural communities?
How do FRCs cover great distances in rural service areas?
What have been the challenges, successes, and lessons learned from working in rural settings?
This webinar will delve into the critical role that Family Resource Centers play in supporting African American families, highlighting strategies for creating programs to meet the needs of African Americans. Presenters from California and Pennsylvania will discuss best practices, success stories, and challenges to fostering supportive environment for these families, aiming to enhance their well-being and community involvement.
Context
There are more than 3,000 Family Resource Centers (FRCs) in 40 states and the District of Columbia working with more than 2 million people annually. Yet because they have emerged organically without dedicated federal funding, they are often described as "America’s best kept secret."
FRCs are community or school-based welcoming hubs of support, services, and opportunities for families that:
- Utilize an approach that is multi-generational, strengths-based, and family-centered.
- Reflect and are responsive to community needs and interests.
- Provide support at no or low cost for participants
- Build communities of peer support for families to develop social connections that reduce isolation and stress.
Recommended Participants
National, state/provincial, and local policymakers, public departments, Children's Trust Fund staff, private funders, Family Resource Center Network leaders and representatives, Family Support Program management staff, and Family Resource Center staff.
Webinars Wednesdays
The National Family Support Network’s free Webinar Wednesdays series raises awareness of Family Resource Centers, Family Resource Center Networks, and the nationally-adopted Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening & Support.
Event Venue
Online
USD 0.00
