Family Resource Centers

Our Family Resource Centers work hand in hand with local communities to enhance the well-being of children and families. We ensure easy access to vital programs, services, classes, and support groups, prioritizing their wellness. Across Stanislaus County, our community centers offer a safe space for individuals and families to access resources and cultivate personal growth. Together, we’re building a brighter and more hopeful future for everyone.

Community Services Provided

Case Management

Promotoras serve as a bridge between healthcare institutions, professional providers, and community residents in need of healthcare services.

Mental Health Counseling

Mental Health services are available to eligible children and adults. These services include assessment, individual and family counseling.

Promotoras Program

Promotoras serve as a bridge between healthcare institutions, professional providers, and community residents in need of healthcare services.

Community Referrals

The resource centers can offer referrals and linkages to services such as housing assistance, food, diapers, support groups, prenatal care, medical services, and counseling. These services are available to everyone in the community.

Parent Education Support Groups

The resource centers offer a variety of parent education and support groups in both English and Spanish. Topics include positive discipline, working with difficult children school readiness, child development and well-being topics, etc. Social skills groups for children are provided at the same time as the parent education classes. Call for a schedule of classes.

Health Education & Outreach

The resource centers provide a variety of health education outreach services that includes fitness and nutrition classes, help with insurance enrollment, Cal Fresh (food stamps) application assistance, and community health fairs.

Family Literacy and School Readiness

The resource centers offer activities that help prepare children and their parents to have success in the educational system. These services include family literacy and English as a Second Language classes.

Youth Assessment Center

The goal of the Youth Assessment Center (YAC) is to prevent youth from formally entering the justice system and connecting them to resources that will help them be resilient, responsible, and positively involved in the community.

Youth are referred to the YAC program through the Stanislaus County Juvenile Probation Department. YAC works in partnership with Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Prevention and Early Intervention, Juvenile Probation Department, and Sierra Vista Child & Family Services Family Resource Centers.

Clothes Closet

The clothes closet provides clothing for children and parents. This was designed to help families provide adequate clothing for their children, as well as clothing that may be needed for parents who are returning to the workforce. The eligibility for use of the clothes closet is determined on a case-by-case basis. Access is available by appointment.