Our Core Service Areas
FamiliesFORWARD believes that a successful collaboration will lead to these outcomes:
1. Capable, confident, responsible children
FamiliesFORWARD is child-centered. The goal is to help children learn new skills in a safe, caring environment. FamiliesFORWARD works with those at home, in schools and in the community to ensure the consistency necessary for success. Children benefit from:
- Ongoing guidance and support to develop appropriate behavior, including social skills.
- Leadership and conflict-resolution training.
- School homework help.
- Music- and arts-enrichment programs.
- Referrals for testing, counseling and medical treatment.
2. Strong, nurturing and involved families
Parents and family members are active in encouraging children and reinforcing connections with schools and the community. Parents can focus more on children when other issues are resolved with the help
of FamiliesFORWARD. Parents benefit from:
- School-based Parent Resource Center.
- Increased participation at school.
- Home visits and parent workshops.
- Nutrition counseling, parenting-skills training and literacy classes.
- Referrals for jobs, education, child care, health care, budgeting, transportation and more.
3. Successful schools
A successful education system begins at home. With more actively engaged parents, children become better students, and schools become better centers for learning. Schools benefit from:
- FamiliesFORWARD partnership as an independent provider and coordinator of all social services at school, including referrals to agencies.
- Volunteers are recruited, trained and supervised by FamiliesFORWARD.
- Increased communication and interaction between parents and teachers.
- Additional supplies, materials and support services for teachers.
- Motivated children with improved behavior.
4. Engaged, active and supportive communities
Community outreach brings more people into the schools. Parents and neighborhoods become more involved in community activities and become role models for children. Neighborhoods are strengthened. Communities benefit from:
- Having a voice and role in neighborhood schools.
- Finding new leaders among active parents.
- Attracting a new generation of civic volunteers.
- FamiliesFORWARD's coordination of school, community and other organizations to produce community events.
- Educational and social service programs provided by FamiliesFORWARD.
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