Family Resource Center of Sheboygan County, Inc. (FRC)

The mission of the Family Resource Center of Sheboygan County, Inc, (FRC) is to build strong families and strong communities and to encourage collaboration of resources for parents and professionals alike in order to enhance the quality of life for families in Sheboygan County.  Our purpose is to help healthy people stay healthy, help people with questions find answers, and help people who want to share ideas find each other.

 

Community Program Highlight: “Medical Self Care”

Join Prevea Family Medicine Physician, Dr. Sarah Smith, on Thursday, May 17 Noon & 5:30 p.m. at Generations, 1500 Douglas Dr., Plymouth to learn how to handle common illnesses and injuries at home, which will ultimately lead to unnecessary doctor … Continue reading

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May is Mental Health Month: Free Screenings

Mental Health America is offering Free screenings for common mental disorders are being offered at private counseling agencies throughout the month of May. Participants complete a written assessment and meeting privately with a therapist to discuss the results. The screenings … Continue reading

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Hot off the Press: Summer 2012 Edition of the FRC Catalog is now available!

The Summer 2012 Edition of the Family Resource Center Catalog is hot off the press! Take a peek at what’s happening this Summer. Be one of the first to register for fun favorites like ArtSmart and Kid’s Nutrition Corner as … Continue reading

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May Asset of the Month: #14 Adult Role Models

May Asset of the Month: #14 Adult Role Models.  During Youth workshops, I often ask youth who are some of their role models.  Most commonly listed are parents, teachers, coaches, grandparents, and law enforcement, to name a few.  Thank you … Continue reading

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Grandma Says

BOOK OF THE MONTH: HOW TO LOSE ALL YOUR FRIENDS By Nancy Carlson Viking 1994 Even three-year-olds understand this humorous, tongue-in-cheek tale, which enumerates in detail all the atrocious behaviors that will surely rid them of all their friends. The … Continue reading

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Register to become a tutor today!

Literacy is an essential skill for success in life. Volunteer tutors help adult learners gain the skills they need to get jobs, read to their children, and become active members of our community. The Literacy Council Project of the FRC … Continue reading

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Help Us Earn FREE Books

Now it’s easier than ever to find the right books for your child – and help us earn FREE books for the Family Resource Center.  With new online ordering from Scholastic Book Clubs, you can choose from a much wider … Continue reading

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Adult Literacy Tutor Training Session Announced

Literacy is an essential skill for success in life.  Volunteer tutors help adult learners gain the skills they need to get jobs, read to their children, and become active members of our community.  The Literacy Council Project of the FRC … Continue reading

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Start the Conversation on “Responsible Drinking”

The alcohol industry always reminds consumers to “Drink Responsibly” with no guidelines. Let’s start the conversation on “Responsible Drinking” and begin to define what is responsible drinking. For adults who choose to consume alcohol, moderation—as defined by the Dietary Guidelines … Continue reading

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Thank you Karen!

The Family Resource Center of Sheboygan County would like to extend a big THANK YOU to Karen Grupe of Wisconsin Web Writer LLC for designing and coordinating the launch of our new website.  We couldn’t have done it with out you, Karen! Recommend … Continue reading

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