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What is Family Resource and Youth Services Center?
The primary goal of FRYSC is to remove non-academic barriers to learning as a means to enhance student academic success.
FRYSC Components:
Health Services or Referrals to Health Services
Career Exploration and Development
Family Crisis and Mental Health Counseling
Substance Abuse Education and Counseling
Summer Part-Time Job Development.
Each center offers a unique blend of programs and services determined by the needs of the population being served, available resources, location and other local characteristics.
Mission Statement: To enhance students’ ability to succeed in school by developing and sustaining partnerships that promote: Early learning and successful transition to school; Academic achievement and well-being; and Graduation and transition into adult life.
FRYSC Vision: The Kentucky Division of Family Resource and Youth Services Centers in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services shall sustain the national standard of excellence in the provision of school-based family support through continuous quality improvement. More than 850 Family Resource and Youth Services Centers provide services to Kentucky children, youth and families in approximately 1,200 schools. FRYSCs collaborate in the community to promote physical and mental health for families and students as well as opportunities for families to learn together in safe environments.
For more information about FRYSC programs and services and the positive impact it has on students and families, visit https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dfrcvs/dfrysc
Current Services and Programs provided through your student’s YSC are, but not limited to:
Project 58:10
Mental Health Referral System
Princess Prom Project
Morning Announcement Club
Career Lunch & Learners
New Students Recognition
FAIR Team Support
Attendance Interventions
PBIS
SBDM
Relatives as Parents Support Group
Clothing and School Supply Closet
Prom
Project Graduation
Graduation
Contact us if you feel your family would benefit from any listed above, or if you have another need.
Your FRYSCs
Your FRYSCs
Carley Shanks
I am a high school graduate of Pulaski County and graduated from Campbellsville University with both my undergrad (BSW) and graduate (MSW) in social work. I am a licensed Kentucky Clinical Social Worker (CSW) and former Mental Health Therapist. I have a passion working with teens and their families, helping them to grow and become a better version of themselves.
To me, the YSC is a place where students can come to feel safe, when they need someone to talk to, when they need advice, or when they just need a place to regroup— a space where individuals’ emotional, physical, physiological, and social needs can be addressed. The YSC is not a place students should be embarrassed to come, but to be a place where they feel comfortable, accepted, heard, and confident.
I am married to my high school sweetheart, and outside of work, we love to spend time in nature. This usually includes hiking, being on the lake, hunting, or working on home projects. I also love thrifting, all things antique, going to car shows, animals (of any kind), spending time with my family, traveling, and volunteering at my church.
Wendy Monsanto
I am a high school graduate of Pulaski County High School and spent 18 years as a stay-at-home with my two girls. I am very passionate about working along side students and families as well as, helping students build the future they aspire to have for themselves.
I truly love what I do. My job gives me the chance to make a difference every day — whether it’s through collaborating with my team, helping students solve problems, or finding new ways to make our work more efficient and impactful. I take pride in bringing positivity, dedication, and creativity to everything I do, and I enjoy the challenges that help me grow both personally and professionally. The YSC is a place that students and families can come when they need anything-- the one stop shop!
I have been married for 25+ years to my other half and outside of work, I enjoy traveling, spending time reading, singing at church, thrifting, staying at home on my farm with my animals. I value experiences that let me relax, recharge, see new places, and stay connected with the people and things I care about most.
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