 The
intent of the Up-County Family
Center is to provide and promote,
through mutual respect, opportunities
that strengthen and build healthy and
positive family functioning for
all. As part of its effort to accomplish
this goal, Up-County offers the
following programs.
- Free on-site
developmental childcare for parents
accessing programs
- In-Home services
- Recreational
and social activities (includes field
trips)
- Ages & Stages Developmental
Screening for children
- Teen parent programs
- Interagency guest speakers
- Participant
Leadership
- Health
Education
Free
on-site childcare for parents accessing programs are
offered for families preparing for the birth of a
child and for children under the age of four. Your
infants will enjoy their early learning experiences.
New parents and parents of infants can participate
in infant health and education programs including
pre-natal and post-natal monitoring.
Toddlers can participate in recreational social and developmental activities geared for their emotional
and physical
development. Young mothers and fathers who have had their education interrupted and would like to complete requirements for their high school diploma can pick up where they left off. Up-County offers the following programs in high school and adult education: Alternative High School courses, Flexible High School, Adult Basic Education (ABE) and General Equivalency Diploma
(GED).
You
can upgrade your job skills in Up-County’s computer
lab. Participants receive employment training
services that include computer literacy, typing,
advanced computer courses, and other job readiness
skills. You will also have access to the Job Network
and opportunities to discuss career goals.
Participants who come to the Center will find a wide
range of recreational and social activities
available to them.
Highlights include a weekly schedule of parent/child
activities such as – music and movement; Mom’s Club
weekly; lunches every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday;
dinners quarterly; and much more. A calendar of
events is available in the Center.
The
Home Visitor will meet with families to discuss
strengths and needs, making referrals to community
agencies as needed.
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