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C1.7 Family Resource Youth Service Centers

Legal Authority

Introduction

​​​​Family Resource and Youth Services Centers (FRYSC) provide services to children, youth, and families across the state. More than eight hundred and fifty (850) FRYSCs are in approximately twelve hundred (1,200)​ schools statewide. The primary goal of these centers is to remove non-academic barriers to learning to enhance student academic success. The programs and services of FRYSCs are tailored to the characteristics and needs of the local community and families, as well as to the available community resources. 


Practice Guidance

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  • Programs and services may address kindergarten readiness, successful school and adult life transitions, parent engagement, student achievement, and well-being. FRYSCs collaborate in the community to promote physical and mental health for families and students, and to provide opportunities for families to learn together in safe environments. 
  • FRYSCs have established a record of success based on improved student performance in classwork, homework, and peer relations, as reported by teachers. Parents also report greater satisfaction and involvement with schools due to assistance from their local FRYSCs. The mission and work of FRYSCs align perfectly with DCBS's prevention efforts, making them ideal partners for collaboration.  ​


Procedure

​Division of Prevention and Community Wellbeing (DPCW) Staff​:

  1. Work collaboratively with the Division of FRYSC, which provides administrative support, technical assistance, and training to the local school-based FRYSCs to have shared planning and collective impact from prevention efforts;
  2. Identify opportunities for collaboration with FRYSCs in policy and practice; and
  3. Share opportunities for expanding family support resources in communities through grants or strategic partnerships;
The SSW: 
  1. Works collaboratively with FRYSCS at the local level; 
  2. Refers families to FRYSC services when needed; 
  3. Shares information with families about the resources and services of FRYSCs.. 

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