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Family Resource Center reports serving 346 families, outlines new programs and referrals
Summary
Presenters told the Sunnyside Unified board the Family Resource Center and Parents as Teachers program grew from a pilot to serving 346 families this fiscal year, logged nearly 2,100 home visits and made 83 referrals; new programs include caregiver training, a Sunny Ranch Family Cafe and a Kinder Camp in partnership with Arizona PBS and ASU.
Presenters for the district's Family Resource Center and Parents as Teachers program updated the Sunnyside Unified District governing board on program growth and services.
"We ended up the fiscal year with serving 294 families," one presenter said, and added that by the current quarter the program had grown to 346 families served so far this year. The presenters described multiple supports and expansions: a caregiver training course ("Keith and Kin") that runs 12 weeks, the Sunny Ranch Family Cafe as a community hub for parents, Literacy Connects classes (beginning and intermediate English, Spanish GED and math GED with childcare provided), a Tiny Rider 101 car-seat safety class, and a Kinder Camp run in partnership with Arizona PBS and Arizona State University. Presenters said 15 children were attending the current Kinder Camp session and 18 were enrolled for a portion of the program.
Program metrics presented to the board included roughly eight full-time home visitors, almost 2,100 home visits logged this year, and 83 referrals made for further developmental assessments. Presenters said roughly 60% of families who engage in the program have an active father involved in visits or events.
Why it matters: The FRC and Parents as Teachers programs provide early-childhood and family supports that district staff say contribute to school readiness and stronger home-school relationships. The presenters highlighted the program's role in connecting families to community services and cited instances of parents completing GED coursework and pursuing new goals.
Board members voiced appreciation for the work and congratulated staff, noting visible community engagement and program growth.
