In California, there are many FRCs using various strategies to meet needs of families and communities as a key asset in child abuse and neglect prevention.
However, stability of funding and statewide support for FRCs has fluctuated. There is little known about the FRCs that are not currently members of the CFRA network and their collective impact, range of services offered by FRCs and how extensively they are available in communities across the state. CFRA and Strategies TA will conduct a landscape analysis to better understand the approaches, availability, services, supports, stability and capacity of FRCs across the state and their potential role in statewide efforts for child abuse and neglect prevention. The final report from the FRC Landscape Survey will serve as a resource to FRCs for advocacy, funding, and peer connections.
FRCs provide:
- Concrete supports to families and communities
- Case management/goal setting
- Social connection activities/events
- Engagement of parent/community leaders in social change efforts
- Collaboration with other organizations to provide resources and referrals for families
FRCs are:
- Place-based locations where families can go and be welcomed
- Strengths-based, designed to build community, and designed to meets the needs, cultures, and interests of the communities served
Family resource centers are known by many names: youth and family centers, family support centers, family success centers, or information and service centers.