March 17-23 is recognized as National Safe Place Week, where we raise awareness about the Safe Place program and how it can help the youth in our area. You may have seen the yellow Safe Place stickers around town, at libraries or in community centers, but do you know what … Continue reading →

According to the Domestic Violence Dating Project, more than 1.5 million high school students experience physical abuse from a romantic partner. Despite this, three out of four parents haven’t talked to their children about abuse. This isn’t a fault of the parents. Most people think they would recognize the signs … Continue reading →

If you walk into one of our Youth Enrichment Program locations, you might see kids painting or teaching each other how to play instruments. You can watch teens playing soccer or challenging each other to a game of basketball. The kids are having fun, but they are also doing so … Continue reading →

Counseling is an integral part of the services offered by Family Resources. We work with kids and teens process their emotions and reach a better understanding of their pain. Most people, regardless of their background, are nervous about going to their first counseling session. They aren’t sure what to expect … Continue reading →

Almost every child goes through a phase when they throw temper tantrums. From the “Terrible Twos” to the “stress of a new school,” most parents hope their child will grow out of their anger and become calm and happy as they grow up. However, anger isn’t always a phase, and … Continue reading →