FAmily Resources

The following resources can be used to support parents and other caregivers to reduce stress, offer support, and address needs. The resources include online family support and help during COVID 19.

These resources are to help parents provide the best possible parenting support, juggle responsibilities, and address their own goals while supporting the needs of children.

2020 Community Resource Guide- July_compressed.pdf

Community Resource Guide

This guide was updated July 20, 2020. The guide includes agencies and programs, meeting the needs of families. Click on image to go to Google Docs to download guide.

2020 Quick Resource Guide-July.pdf

Quick Guide

This quick reference guide was updated July 20, 2020. The shorter guide lists agencies and programs without details. Click on image to go to Google Docs to download guide.

Click the link for videos that can be used for face-to-face or remote education for parents as well as tips for giving support during COVID 19.

Providing support to parents and children simultaneously is critical. To learn more on Two Generations approach, click the link.

Explore the AmeriCorps program and support for families offered through Community Corps and the Fitz Center at the University of Dayton.

Family Engagement

The Community Report of the Family Engagement Collaborative describes resources that afterschool programs can use to create family events, including Family Nights, Parent University, or Family Cafes. Click on report for more resources.

Family Cafe Video

The Family Engagement Collaborative recommends the options of developing a Family Cafe program for parents or caregivers. The Video shows some options the Family Cafe in Cleveland School with the YMCA of Greater Dayton.

Ten Things to Think About When Starting a Family Cafe

  1. Your Audience

  2. The Topic/Topics of your café

  3. Days and times of your café

  4. Location

  5. Leaders and Roles

  6. Childcare Options

  7. Meals

  8. Recruitment and Marketing

  9. Materials

  10. Budget

Source: Family Engagement Collaborative

Parent University

The Miracle Makers program of East End offers a Parent University program for families, offering topics connected to parent need. Parent University is designed to increase caregiver knowledge about how to interact with the school system, advocate for changes, and helps families meet their goals.

Trotwood-Madison opened the district's first school-based health center. The project is a partnership between the district and Five Rivers Health Center. The health center offers new resources for families for reducing illnesses and improving attendance.

Five Rivers Health Center opened school-based health center for students.