First 5 Humboldt funded project:
Six Family Resource Centers (FRCs) in rural communities have received funding over the past four years to provide activities and services for children age birth to five and their families. The FRCs base their work on the strengths of each community. There are different ways that each FRC works among the six communities. Some provide support for playgroups for parents and children. Some provide services, support and referrals to families at the FRC building. Some plan and hold special family events for young children and their families at the FRC or another community site.

How is Humboldt County doing?
Humboldt County 2004: There are 17 Family and Community Resource Centers

What is one thing that shows that families are being supported? The number of families that have, in their neighborhood or community, a place where they can develop social relationships and get information about resources and assistance for themselves.

Why is this important? When families have other people in their lives that can help them and are there for them, it is good for their children. It gives both them and their children access to activities and education opportunities that will help them succeed. (1) Family and Community Resource Centers (FRCs) can better understand the needs and the strengths of the communities where they are located. Their location also makes it easier for people to get to services and activities. (2) Research shows that Family Resource Centers are hopeful methods to address such issues as community unity, family health, educational outcomes, family isolation, child abuse and neglect, substance abuse, and family violence. (3)