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Service Options

 

Family Support

  • Information on emergency needs - food, housing, clothing, infant and child needs, emergency financial assistance and more.
  • "Drop-in" time with staff! Bring the kids! Enjoy a snack!
  • GED and Literacy and ESL (English as a Second Language) classes on site.
  • Books & videos for parents and children on the topics you want.

Family Fun

Family
  • Easter Egg Hunt - last Saturday in March at Murphy High School
  • Arbor Day Celebration - April
  • Kids Korner at the Spring Festival - first Saturday in May in downtown Murphy
  • Bubbles in the Park - It's FREE! Bubbles, water play and ice cream - July at Konehetta Park in Murphy
  • Kid's Fair - Fun for Kids of all ages! Rides, cotton candy, popcorn, games and more! - last Saturday in September
  • Halloween Festival - Spooky Fun - candy, games and more! - October at office of Family Resources
  • Christmas with Santa - early December at Family Resources
  • Other fun stuff throughout the year!

Parents as Teachers

  • International Parents As Teachers Website: http://www.parentsasteachers.org/

  • Prevent Child Abuse: www.preventchildabusenc.org

  • ChildPersonal Visits
    • You are the child's 1st and best teacher.
    • You don't have to pack a bag or bring the baby out! We come to you!
    • Learn about your child's development, what to expect next and how to enhance those skills.
    • Get the encouragement you need to care for your family and yourself!
  • Support Groups held twice each month!
    • Meet other parents and learn from each other.  Good food and good fun!
    • Learn crafts, games and fun things to do with your child.
    • Share your successes with others!
  • Infant Massage

 H.E.L.P. (Healthy, Educational and Loving Parenting)

  • Have fun and grow in your nurturing and parenting skills.
  • Get support from other parents & group leaders.
  • Get a break while the children enjoy learning nurturing techniques through art, puppets & play in a separate small group.
  • Enjoy good food and fun activities with other families like yours.
  • Learn about service and resources that may help your family.