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We Have Exciting News!
On December 16, 2011, programs of the Family Resource Center officially became programs of LACASA, Livingston County's agency dedicated to ending child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault. The same staff, and the same evidence-based programs for which you've come to know us, are now available through LACASA. Until the completion of our move to the LACASA site, you may continue to contact our staff using the same e-mail and mailing addresses, and the same phone number you've used for the Family Resource Center.
The merger of these two long-standing human service organizations will result in one agency offering a full spectrum of prevention, intervention and treatment services aimed at strenghtening families and creating a safer community!
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In 1976, a small group of volunteers from the Back Door Drop-In Center for Youth organized a women’s support group called the Women’s Collective. The group addressed issues such as job training, women’s rights and the special needs of women in transition. Through the work of these women, the Women’s Resource Center was incorporated in 1980.
Over the years, the organization has continually revised its offerings to provide programs based on the most current research and ever-changing needs of the community. In 1995, the Livingston Children’s Advocacy Network, now known as the CAP (Child Abuse Prevention) Council merged with the Women’s Resource Center to bring greater awareness and education to the community about the importance of preventing child abuse and neglect before they occur. A designated local council of the Michigan Children’s Trust Fund, the CAP Council offers workshops designed to prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and Child Sexual Abuse. The Council advocates for the safety of children through public awareness initiatives like its annual CAP Kids’ Fair, Blue Ribbon Campaign and Pinwheels for Prevention Rally and through educational programs like its Community Call-to-Action Conference and Mandated Reporter trainings.
In 1996, the agency launched Healthy Families Livingston which, at that time, was a new and exciting national child abuse prevention model. This program has now been providing effective support to parents in our community for more than a decade. Through home visits from family support workers, Healthy Families Livingston helps parents build strength and competency in child-rearing and ensures that children receive positive, nurturing experiences during the critical first years of life. The philosophy behind Healthy Families is that help should be available to families where they need it, when they need it, and delivered in a way that fosters dignity.
In 2010, the agency launched Capable Kids. Based on the research of Bruce Perry, M.D., Ph.D., Capable Kids is a program that teaches parents about brain development and how early childhood experiences can impact the health, happiness and success of their children. Perry is a leading clinician and researcher in children’s mental health and neurosciences, and an internationally recognized authority on children in crisis. His workshops are presented in Livingston County by certified staff members from the Family Resource Center.
Most recently, the name of the agency was changed from Women’s Resource Center to Family Resource Center to reflect a refined agency mission: The Family Resource Center is a non-profit agency committed to strengthening families in Livingston County. Through education, advocacy and support, our efforts will result in a stronger and safer community.