Mrs. Tiffany Runyon
Family Resource Center Coordinator
Hi COE Family! This page consists of community resources, FRC newsletter, community events, and other information that you may find helpful!
The COE Family Resource Center is here for you. If you need anything, please contact Mrs. Runyon anytime. I would love to hear from you!
Love,
Mrs. Runyon
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 7:15am-3pm or available by appointment as needed.
FRC main office phone @ 859-381-3196
Email: Tiffany.Runyon@fayette.kyschools.us
Looking for resources in the Lexington area?
See the Lexington Resource Guide for food, clothing, laundry, shelter and other basic needs!
2022 Lexington Resource Guide.pdf
Join the COE Family Resource Center for a series called The Latino Literacy Project! This family night is more than just reading bi-lingual books. It helps provide a relationship building opportunity amongst families, while being educational and fun! Contact Mrs. Runyon for details.
If your student is staying virtual while school is still in session, you can find meal distribution sites on the bit.ly link below!
Student Meal Distribution Sites for FCPS virtual students:
Paychecks, Stimulus Checks, and Tax Season is almost here....OH MY! If you would like to learn ways to improve your money habits in 2021, sign up for this FREE 9 week virtual program.
Topics include: Budgeting, Saving, Credit Scores, Debt, Financial Stress and More!
Click on flyer for registration details.
During School Closures, Health First and FCPS are offering both Telehealth by phone or video and Face to Face visits at our school based clinics.
For more details, use link here: file:///C:/Users/trunyon/Downloads/FCPS%20media1.21.Eng.Sp.pdf
The Lexington Academy of Barbering also known as the L.A.B (1132 Winchester Rd. Suite 175) will be offering FREE haircuts from 8:00a.m. to 10:00a.m.and 1:00-3:00p.m. by appointment only Monday thru Friday. Closed from 12 noon to 1:00p.m. for lunch. Mrs. Yates and her students are so graciously offering this service to individuals and families that are in need. Clients can contact the L.A.B and set up appointment 859-231-1820
Fayette County Public Schools and the 16th District PTA present "Face It: a series of family chats."
The Thursday evening videos offer useful information, resources, and support to help families face the challenges, stress, and anxiety of the COVID-19 pandemic together.
Tune in: Face It on Facebook
Topics and dates Include:
Jan. 12: Special edition featuring Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy
Jan. 14: Social/emotional support & check-in
Jan. 28: Facing our new vision in 2021
Feb. 11: State of the Black Family & State of Afro-Latino Families
Feb. 25: Physical wellness
January 2021 Family Resource Center Newsletter
December 2020 Family Resource Center Newsletter
November 2020 Family Resource Center Newsletter
School Meal Sites! If you have a child 18 years or younger, you are eligible to receive school meals on Monday's and Wednesday's. Click here for a school meal site near you!
October 2020 Family Resource Center Newsletter
Free Meals for Kids at Northside Library
September 2020 FRC Newsletter
JUST IN: Meal assistance for students!
Families who normally receive free or reduced-price meals at school may get up to $313.50 for each eligible student due to missed meals at school. Full document linked below with details. All families need to do is apply between June 2-30.
https://chfs.ky.gov/News/Documents/nrpebtmeals.pdf
Early Childhood Family Learning Kit Information
As your child’s first and best teacher, you have the opportunity to participate in your child’s learning in ways that cannot be duplicated. What a great time for you and your child to learn and grow together! You are not just helping your child learn, you are creating wonderful memories for a lifetime. To help families support learning at home for young children, the Kentucky Governor’s Office of Early Childhood is implementing a program of statewide outreach. In collaboration with a local company - Lakeshore Learning Materials – we will provide exciting educational resources to targeted families with young children. This will help ensure that critical learning continues at home. To apply for these resources and training please follow one of the links below.
Link for survey in English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LearnKitEnglish
Enlace para encuesta en español: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LiteracyKitSp
Como primer y mejor maestro de su hijo, usted tiene la oportunidad de participar en el aprendizaje de su hijo de manera que no se pueda duplicar. ¡Qué buen momento para que usted y su hijo aprendan y crezcan juntos! No solo está ayudando a su hijo a aprender, está creando recuerdos maravillosos para toda la vida. Para ayudar a las familias a apoyar el aprendizaje en el hogar de los niños pequeños, la Oficina de la Primera Infancia del Gobernador de Kentucky está implementando un programa de alcance estatal. En colaboración con una empresa local, Lakeshore Learning Materials, proporcionaremos recursos educativos interesantes para familias específicas con niños pequeños. Esto ayudará a garantizar que el aprendizaje crítico continúe en el hogar. Para solicitar estos recursos y capacitación, siga uno de los enlaces a continuación.
Enlace para encuesta eninglés:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LearnKitEnglish
Enlace para encuesta en español:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LiteracyKitSp
Information for Veterans
VeteranPoster_SSVF_Lexington2_Apr2020.pdfCOE Family Resource May 2020 Newsletter
Good news: There are many community resources to help families! Check out this list if you are in need of assistance!#teamKY
COVID-19 Community Resource Guide_Fayette.pdfHaving trouble paying rent?
Landlords cannot evict at this time. Some landlords will work with their tenants and others will threaten eviction
Landlords are not allowed to threaten eviction. They do not have the power to evict at this time. No one can legally be evicted.
Families need to pay as much as possible toward the rent and keep record.
When this pandemic passes and the suspension is lifted: if landlords take the families to court, the documentation of effort made to pay portions will likely prevent eviction.
If landlords are threatening eviction, there are several options:
Also, the Fair Housing Council will help communicate with the landlord.
Fair Housing phone number: (859) 971-8067)
Lexington City Government is also doing a great job at stopping evictions and helping families.
Families can call 311, they will be directed to anyone in city government (such as social services, and their councilmember).
The KY COVID-19 Spanish webpage is LIVE
Información del governador en español sobre COVID-19 actualizada. haga click en este website:
https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/covid19/kycovid19.es.pdf
Resources for people who don't qualify for federal or state assistance during COVID-19
Lista de recursos para las personas que no califican para la asistencia federal o del estado durante COVID-19. haga click en esta páguina:
COE Family Resoruce Center April 2020 Newsletter
FCPS Food Locations and Times
Beginning April 13th, on Monday’s and Wednesday’s any child 0-18 years of age can get breakfasts and lunches available for pickup at 20 schools in Lexington. Below are a few of the locations near our COE neighborhoods. On Monday’s you can pick up two breakfasts and lunches and on Wednesday, you can pick up three breakfasts and lunches. Pick up is between 11 and 12:30pm.
Booker T. Washington Elementary
Bryan Station High School
Leestown Middle School
Mary Todd Elementary
William Wells Brown Elementary
Winburn Middle School
**This is first come first serve, and it is recommended to get there as close to 11 as possible!
Emergency Dental Care Needs
Healthfirst Bluegrass Emergency Dental Care
The Dentist office at Healthfirst Bluegrass is still open for dental emergencies purposes. In addition, we are also doing phone consults for anyone who is in pain/discomfort or has concerns that would like to speak to a dentist or hygienist, can call us at 859-288-2417
Cuidado dental de emergencia de Bluegrass de Healthfirst
La oficina del dentista en Healthfirst Bluegrass están abiertos solamente para emergencias dentales. También estamos haciendo consultas telefónicas para cualquier persona que tenga dolor/incomodidad o tenga inquietudes y que deseen hablar con un dentista o higienista, puede llamar al 859-288-2417.
Laundry Assistance
Miracle Bubbles Laundromat, in partnership with Kentuckians Sowing Generously, is offering free laundry services (including detergent) for families in need. They are complying with COVID-19 safety procedures so the number of families being served at one time is limited. Please email Dr.Douglass@consultant.com to make an appointment.