Family Resource and Youth Services Centers: A Brief Overview

2 FRYSCs: The Mission To create and sustain partnerships that promote: –early learning and successful transition into school; –academic achievement and well-being while in school; –graduation and transition to adult life.

3 FRYSCs:The Vision The Division of Family Resource and Youth Services Centers in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services shall establish the national standard of excellence in the provision of school-based family support.

4 FRYSCs: The Focus The focus of the individual center is to “remove non-cognitive barriers to learning”. The programs, activities, and services of centers are to be designed locally to meet the needs of students and families so as to “enhance students’ abilities to succeed” in school.

5 FRYSCs: The Partnerships Business Faith Community Government Non-profits Student and Family

6 FRYSCs: The Funding Based on the number of students eligible for free school meals on December 1 of each year. Currently $207 per student per year An assumed minimum of 165 students An assumed maximum of 450 students

7 Funding Hints Funding is based on an annual December 1 free meal count Funding is contingent upon the biennial budget approved by the General Assembly 3% of total state allocation is reserved for administration 97% contracted to local school districts

8 The Components FRC Preschool child care for 2-3 year olds Child care for 4-12 year olds after school and summer Families in Training Family Literacy (PACE) Health Services YSC Referrals to health and social services Summer/Part-time Job Development (for high school students) Career exploration and development Substance abuse education and counseling Family crisis and mental health counseling

9 FRYSCs: The Work Plans Centers submit a full continuation program plan in even yrs., a partial program plan in odd years. Core components required in authorizing legislation must be addressed in the plan. Centers must conduct a needs assessment to determine how to address the components. Action Components are becoming more outcome-driven. Optional Component: Educational Support

10 Suggestions Regarding the Plan Closely scrutinize the action components, especially the Measurable Objectives and Activities, to ensure they are measurable and meet identified needs. We encourage conversations with district administrative staff and school principals to focus on issues relative to FRYSCs.

11 FRYSCs: The Advisory Council Each center must have a functioning Advisory Council The council must have a shared role in the hiring of the center coordinator Required composition is at least 1/3 parents, no more than 1/3 school staff, community partners & students Advisory councils assist staff in public relations, review needs assessment data, participate in crafting continuation application, & budget review Recommend a Parent serve as Chair to foster parental involvement on the council

12 Advisory Council Hints The largest number of non-compliance issues on monitoring visits involves advisory council issues. Membership ratio and meeting frequency are the major issues. Ask that council agendas and minutes be forwarded to your office for review. Attend meetings.

13 Other Issues of Importance Requests for Purchase/Budget Amendments –Please scrutinize the justification. These are legal documents and need to have a clearly worded justification. Access to STI/Infinite Campus –Center Coordinators are no longer required to enter student referral data into the FRYSC User Record. Access, though, is required. –Information for Home Visits/Parent Contacts

14 FRYSCs: The Tools KRS and.4977 Contract with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services The FRYSC School Administrators’ Guidebook

15 Contact Information Regional Program Managers – State Office – Web site –