Family Resource Centers (P-5)
The Family Resource and Youth Service Centers' program mission is to enhance students' abilities to succeed in school by developing and sustaining partnerships that promote:
- Early Learning and Successful Transition into School
- Academic Achievement and Well-Being
- Graduation and Transition into Adult Life
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER CONTACT INFORMATION
RUSSELL SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
Gordon Lester, Coordinator
Erica McCormick, Asst. Coordinator
Russell Springs Elementary School
1554 N. Hwy. 127
Russell Springs 42642
Phone: (270) 866-7850
Fax: (270) 866-4842
JAMESTOWN ELEMENTARY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
Billie Foley FRC Coordinator
Jamestown Elementary School
342 S. Main Street
Jamestown, KY 42629
Phone: (270) 343-2056
Fax: (270) 343-2056
SALEM ELEMENTARY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
Amy Roy, FRC Coordinator
Salem Elementary School
1409 S. Hwy. 76
Russell Springs 42642
(270) 866-6197; (270) 566-7846
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
What are Family Resource Centers?
The Family Resource Center (FRC) is part of the Kentucky Education Reform Act of 1990. The FRC's main goal is to help remove barriers that prevent children from learning. The FRC also assist families with "hurdles" of our society. These hurdles may deal with violence, joblessness, incarceration of a family member, health issues, lack of needed school supplies, clothing or any situation that would affect a student's performance in school.
What Services are Provided Or Referred?
- on-site health clinic/school health nurse
- support groups for families
- self-esteem programs
- in-house counseling services
- programs for new & expectant parents
- support & training for child-care providers
- before/After school programs
- information about child care subsidy program
- referrals for GED
- monthly family meetings
- summer day Camp
- snack & summer feeding program
- referral/Information regarding Medicaid/KCHIP
Youth Service Centers (6-12)
The Russell County Youth Services Center is open to serve all students and families of Russell County Schools. Students and their families are welcome at our centers. A student can refer him/herself to the YSC. A parent, staff member or someone in the community may contact the YSC to assist a student, and/or family of the student.
The Youth Service Centers' program mission is to enhance students' abilities to succeed in school by developing and sustaining partnerships that promote:
- Early Learning and Successful Transition into School
- Academic Achievement and Well-Being
- Graduation and Transition into Adult Life
YOUTH SERVICE CENTERS CONTACT INFORMATION
RUSSELL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (grades 9-12)
Sherry Coffey, Coordinator
Sherri Selby, Asst. Coordinator
2166 S. Hwy. 127
Russell Springs, KY 42642
Phone: (270) 866-5572
Fax: (270) 866-8830
RUSSELL COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL (grades 6-8)
Danielle Helm, Coordinator
Sherri Selby, Asst. Coordinator
2258 S. Hwy. 127
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-8822
Fax: (270) 866-8432
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
What are Youth Service Centers?
The Youth Services Center (YSC) is part of the Kentucky Education Reform Act of 1990. The YSC's main goal is to help remove barriers that prevent children from learning. The YSC also assist families with "hurdles" of our society. These hurdles may deal with violence, joblessness, incarceration of a family member, health issues, lack of needed school supplies, clothing or any situation that would affect a student's performance in school.
What Services are Provided Or Referred?
- Referrals to health and social services
- Career exploration and development
- Summer and part-time job development for high school students
- Substance abuse education and counseling
- Family crisis and mental health counseling
- Educational support/enrichment activities that may include: character education, peer mediation, conflict resolution, mentoring, and may address core content and other educational needs identified through the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan.
OUR VISION: The Kentucky's Office of Family Resource and Youth Service Centers in the Cabinet for Families and Children shall establish the national standard of excellence in the provision of school-based family support.
**For more information visit Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services**
