The start of February kicks off Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, where educators and community leaders bring light to rates of teen dating violence and look for ways to prevent it.  Dating violence in teens may be more prevalent than you think. According to the CDC, 26% of … Continue reading →

January has been officially designated Poverty in America Awareness Month to shine a light on what it means to barely get by on next to nothing. Poverty is something that is hard for people to see – mostly because those who are poor try to hide it while others don’t … Continue reading →

Family Resources celebrated its 50th year in business in 2020, but we did not expect it to look like this. The Coronavirus pandemic created challenges for everyone across the country, and our organization was no exception. However, despite the social distancing, lockdowns, and viral concerns, our exceptional staff and tireless … Continue reading →

People tend to lean on a clear stereotype when it comes to homelessness: someone sitting on the street with tattered clothes, greasy hair, and dirt caked into fingernails or on the face. With this image, you would think you can pick out a homeless person in a group. However, the … Continue reading →

As part of National Runaway Prevention Month (NRPM) in November, we looked at why youth run away. There are different reasons why kids and teens flee from their homes, with strained family relationships often at the core. Almost half (47%) of teens experienced conflict at home that caused them to … Continue reading →