Richardsville FRC

for 2- and 3-year-olds.

Goal: To provide access to full-time quality child care, centers will identify, coordinate and/or develop resources for child care. Early learning experiences promote growth, education and successful transition into school for children. Access to quality care may help families continue employment and/or education.

for 4- through 12-year-olds. Full-time childcare is available during the summer and on other days when school is not in session.

Goal: To identify, coordinate and/or develop resources to ensure children have access to quality out-of-school time child care and enrichment activities.This will reduce unsupervised time, increase interpersonal skills, and promote continuation of learning during out-of-school time. (i.e. before/after school hours, seasonal breaks, etc.)

which includes an integrated approach to home visits, group meetings, and monitoring of child development for new and expectant parents.

Goal: To ensure a productive start in life for every child ages prenatal – 5 (with emphasis on prenatal – age 3), and promote a strong foundation for future school success.Centers will:1. Recruit, engage and educate parents on early child development and parenting skills through consistent and ongoing contact* ;2. Assist families in identifying developmental concerns;3. Collaborate with community partners and link families to appropriate prevention and intervention services.* Consistent and ongoing contact includes interactive home visits and group meetings with parents and parents and children together, with an emphasis on expectant parents, infants and toddlers and children not yet in school. Topics should include: Early brain development, child abuse prevention, appropriate developmental experiences and the importance of education.

or similar programs designed to promote lifelong learning and give parents and children the chance to learn together.

Goal: To move families toward self-sufficiency and work to break the cycle of poverty by providing a comprehensive family literacy program through on-going center, school and community activities that must include:1. Child time: Developmentally-appropriate educational activities for children;2. Parent time: Instruction in parenting; strategies for families to support their child’s education and enhance the home-school relationship;3. Parent and child together time: Quality educational interaction between parents and their children that promotes lifelong learning and supports parents in their role as their child’s first teacher4. Adult education: Parent instruction in academic and employability skills; assisting parents to obtain their GED or post-secondary education goals.

and/or referrals to health services

Goal: To improve the overall health and well-being of students and increase their ability to succeed in school by addressing the coordinated school health components*, safety and oral health, thereby promoting a lifetime of personal wellness. *Coordinated school health components include:• Physical Education • Health Services • Nutrition • Counseling/Psychological Services • Social Services • Health Promotion for Staff • Family/Community Involvement 

The Family Resource and Youth Services Centers (FRYSC) program is rooted in collaboration. Our focus is on partnering with the community to address the needs of our students and families effectively. FRYSCs serve as a bridge, connecting individuals with the resources they need to thrive.

The local Advisory Council plays a pivotal role in this collaborative effort. This council ensures that community input is central to the planning, implementation, and oversight of the Center's activities. By working together, we can create a stronger support system for our students and families.

2024-2025 Richardsville FRC Advisory Council

2024-2025 Meetings