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Carver County opens Family Resource Center in Chaska; grand opening set for Nov. 18
Summary
Carver County and community partners described a soft launch of a Family Resource Center in Chaska and set a Nov. 18 ribbon-cutting; the center will operate limited hours initially and aims to coordinate food, housing, employment, and child-family services.
Carver County is moving forward with a Family Resource Center (FRC) in Chaska intended to coordinate preventive, family-centered services and reduce long-term demand for deeper systems of care.
Deputy Director Kate Proberstadron and community partner Kai (A Better Society) briefed the county on the FRC's soft launch, site selection, partners, and sustainability planning. The county and partners plan a ribbon-cutting for Nov. 18 and have been operating a limited soft-launch schedule to test hours and services.
Why it matters: The FRC model is an evidence-informed, preventive approach used in multiple states that combines immediate, concrete supports with referrals and longer-term connections. County staff said the center is designed to be a "no wrong door" for families who need help navigating food, housing, employment, child-care, and other supports.
What the county announced
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