Primary program funding sources are often restricted in scope, covering direct services and limited basic needs (shelter, clothing, medical expenses, etc.) of those we serve. Our goal as an agency is to provide services that go beyond primary program funding in order to assure the success of those we serve. These needs can include anything from music lessons for a young child to helping a foster youth transition from system dependence to adult independence to ensuring a child or family receives essential services.

Goals:

• Create and expand linkage between agency clients and their community
• Develop resources to meet client needs not covered by primary funding sources
• Serve as a conduit for individuals and organizations to become positively involved in the lives of children, youth and families in need
• Establish alternative revenue sources to allow the agency to expand and develop new programs without public funding

Programs:

• Mentor and Intern Program
  The agency provides the opportunity for individuals to become a part of the Family Care Network in two distinct ways: mentoring and interning. Mentoring allows community members to reach out to our clients who are in need of a healthy adult in their lives. Interning provides students the opportunity to gain experience with high-needs children, youth and families, helping students gain valuable knowledge of the Human Service Industry while earning college credits.

• Educational Services
  The Family Care Network provides education resources for school-aged children and youth being served by the agency, including academic assessment testing, tutoring and academic advocacy. Community members are encouraged to volunteer as tutors. The agency also provides ongoing human services training for staff, professionals and parents designed to improve their skills and abilities.

• Community Resources Development
  By working in partnership with our community, the Family Care Network provides goods and services for children and families in need, in addition to developing alternative sources of revenue, such as: service-related enterprise, endowment and planned giving for expanding and developing the agency’s programs.

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