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The
Family Resource Center (FRC) is a one-stop community-based drop-in center
for information, resources, and services related to the support and
preservation of families.
The
FRC has been serving the families of Asbury Park since 1997 and is funded
by the New Jersey Department of Human Services to promote safe and stable
family programs. All services and programs are designed to address the
needs of the disadvantaged and vulnerable children and families of Asbury
Park whose chidlren may be at risk for out-of home placement, and low-income,
multi-need families experiencing difficulties adjusting to changing family
life-cycle situations and environmental distress.
The Family Resource Center also operates as a service hub through which
clients receive services and case management. In addition to promoting
service coordination, collaboration and networking, the Family Resource
Center provides other direct services and programs that are designed to
empower families to use the strengths and resources they already have
and to access available community resources. The Family Resource Center's
main principle is to be responsive to the family and community needs.
The Family Resource Center provides the following progams, classes, and
services:
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Teen
and Adult Substance Abuse Education
To educate clients on the cycle of addiction and the harmful effects
of substances so they can be empowered to stay clean and sober.
Substance abuse aftercare for chemically addicted adults age 18
and older
Meets Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 pm
Teen and Adult Anger Management:
To provide a supportive environment in which clients can learn
and utilize coping techniques to help address their anger
Teens: ages 15-17; referrals from probation
Meets Thursday 3:30-4:30 pm
Adults: ages 18 and older; referrals from probation and DYFS
Meets Thursday 5:00-6:00 pm
Parenting Classes:
To improve parenting practices, parent/child relationships, and
the ability to cope with stress;
To decrease child maltreatment, and number of children at risk
for out-of-home placement;
Serves both custodial and non-custodial parents ages 18 and older
Classes meet Saturday 10 am -12:30pm
Parent Aide and Life Skills Training:
To provide in-home outreach services to families whose children
are at-risk for out-of- home placement
To enhance parenting skills and behaviors to better support safe
and stable families
Serves parents of Asbury Park and surrounding areas
Ongoing services
Youth with a Purpose (YWP):
To promote social, recreational, and cultural learning throguh
communityservices and substance abuse education
To promote mentors as role models and positive peer interaction
Serves at-risk adolescent girls ages 12-14
Meets Mondays and Fridays 2:30 to 4:30 pm
Case Management, Referrals, Information & Resource Service:
To improve acccessability to and continuum of services
To improve family functioning and stability and reduce DYFS involvement
Ongoing
***For more information please contact the Family Resource Center***
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