Family Resource Center

Each child deserves to succeed. Establishing a solid bond between the school and parents through the development of a family resource center produces a family/school partnership which can foster a child's academic success. A family resource center strengthens the child by focusing on families and their needs and encouraging parent involvement in the schools. It helps support families by providing a comfortable environment within the school setting where family members can grow with each other and interact positively with the school.

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OUR GOALS:

• To provide games, toys, videos and books that will encourage family communication and enhance a child's learning.
• To provide a supportive environment at school where parent involvement is encouraged.
• To provide an opportunity for children to develop independence and responsibility.
• To provide specific ways in which parents can help their children academically.
• To provide materials that help parents know where to turn in the community to find specific help.
• To provide parenting workshops and specific meetings on topics requested by parents and/or teachers.
• To provide an area where teachers can recommend and/or place suggested materials that will enrich their students' curriculum.
• To provide an interconnection between the neighborhood schools and community businesses that shows their sincere interest in the well being of children and families.

SERVICES OFFERED:

Home visits

Adult Education

Play Groups

Information on Child Development

Information and Referral To:

Full Day Child Care

School Age Child Care

School Readiness Programs

Support and Training for Day Care and Family Day Care Providers

Positive Youth Development

Give us a call!!!

Commodore Macdonough Elementary School,
http://www.wesleyan.edu/mtsd/macdonough/home.htm
Farm Hill Elementary School,
http://www.wesleyan.edu/mtsd/farmhill/farmhill.htm

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