Resources
Helping Hearts
Helping Hearts website is where parents can go 24/7 for comprehensive emotional and mental health information and resources in order to remove barriers to learning.
Simply go to the website and type in the need. Information is available and your need comes to us immediately. We are able to get you the help you need.
Click HERE to access the Helping Hearts website.
Childcare Resources
Early learning experiences promote growth, education, and successful transition into school for children. Access to quality care may help families continue employment and/or education.
Click HERE to access Quality Child Care: Recognizing and Choosing the Best for Your Children
Click HERE to access your free child care search by Child Care Aware.
Kentucky offers a child care assistance program (CCAP) to help low-income families find affordable quality child care.
Click HERE to apply for child care assistance.
Child care referral services are now done by a statewide call center. Families can reach the service by calling 1-877-316-3552
Local Childcare Options:
https://www.bgcbg.org/
The LIHEAP program assists income-eligible households with home heating costs through two different programs: Subsidy (typically in November and December) and Crisis (typically January through March). LIHEAP is a statewide initiative sponsored by Community Action Kentucky in partnership with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS).
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Birth certificates
Are you or your child in need of a birth certificate? The Kentucky Vital Statistics office provides all certified copies. Certificates cost $10 and may take up to 30 days for processing.
Adult Education & Employment Opportunities
The Family Resource Center hopes to assist families toward self-sufficiency by encouraging caregivers to obtain their GED or post-secondary education goals, learn new employability skills, and seek employment.
Below are a few resources to help. If you need further information, please call the FRC at 270-843-4098
GED
If you didn't finish high school, there are free classes at adult education centers to prepare you to take the GED® test.
The GED Ready® test is offered at the adult education centers at no charge.
For more information,go to MyGED® and create a personal account.
College/Vocational School
Have you been thinking about going back to school but not sure where to start? Click HERE to get started with information about entrance exams, enrollment and financial aid.
Kentucky Career Centers are designed to give job seekers and employers quick and easy access to necessary services.
To find out the basic services of the Kentucky Career Centers, click HERE.
Click HERE to directly access the Kentucky Career Center.
Interested in improving your math and language skills? Click HERE to learn how to improve your skills and earn a NCRC Certificate.
Employment Opportunities
The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a job portal for chamber partners looking for employees. Look for job openings HERE.
Indeed is an internet site for local businesses to advertise open positions. Check out who is hiring HERE.
Early Childhood
There Is No One Like Your Child!
Every child's development is unique and complex. Research indicates that the most significant gains in brain development occur during the FIRST THREE YEARS of a child's life. The infant's brain is virtually exploding with new connections and pathways as they record and process stimuli from the environment. It is during this time that the foundation for later cognitive, social, emotional, language, reading, and motor skills is formed.
Help your child reach their optimum potential by providing a high quality, nurturing, and stimulating environment so that he/she may learn and develop. Below are several programs that can help you, your child, and your family. For more information, click on the selected program. Can't find what you're looking for? Call the FRC and talk with Mrs. Ashley or Mrs. Jennie for a detailed list of community resources, especially for you and your circumstances.
Are you a new or expecting parent? Would you like information on pregnancy or your baby's early years?
For children birth to age 3 with developmental delays or specific medical conditions known to cause developmental delays.
Kentucky Strengthening Families
A partnership dedicated to supporting families guided by six research-based protective factors.
The WIC Program offers short-term nutrition intervention to influence lifetime healthy eating habits. The program is offered to women who are pregnant, recently gave birth or breastfeeding; as well as to children younger than 5 years of age.
Additional resources compiled from the Governor's Council on Early Childhood Services.
Stretching your Grocery Budget
Looking for ways to make the most of your grocery budget? Click on the link below for some helpful tips on saving money and meal planning.
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Download the Fresh EBT app for coupons and great information for SNAP recipients:
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