What are the Henderson County Family Resource and Youth Services Centers?
The Henderson County FRYSC, created as a part of the Kentucky Education Reform Act, enhances students’ abilities to succeed in school. The FRYSC provides services to students and families as well as linking students to school and community organizations that will assist the student.
Mission Statement
Henderson County Family Resource Youth Services Center’s mission is to enhance students’ abilities to succeed in school by developing and sustaining academic success.
Who can use the Family Resource Youth Services Centers?
The Family Resource Youth Services Center is open to all Henderson County students and their families. The FRYSC’s receives funding according to the number of students eligible for free and reduced school meals on December 1 of each year.
Who operates the Family Resource Youth Services Centers?
An advisory council made up of school employees, parents, students (YSC only), and community representatives oversee and approve the center operation and expenditures of the Henderson County Family Resource Youth Services Centers. The advisory council meets bi-monthly.
Where are the Henderson County Family Resource and Youth Services Centers’?
Each elementary school, middle, and high school in Henderson County has a center in each building. The Family Resource Youth Services Center office hours vary by center and are open Monday through Friday year round. All centers have other hours by appointment.
How can parents and the community get involved?
Parent/ Guardian and Community involvement is an essential part of student success. If you can’t be in the school building during the day, ask how you can be involved or volunteer. There are many activities that would be perfect for you. To become volunteer contact your school’s FRYSC.
Services provided by the Henderson County FRYSC’s
Back to School Readifest
Back to School Clothing/Referrals
After School Activities
After School Childcare
Attendance
Meeting Basic Needs
Backpack Club
Family Programs
Support Groups
Case management
Home Visits
Behavior Services
Red Ribbon Week
TV Turn Off Week
Family Day Activities
Garden Group
D.A.R.E. Mentors
Family Crisis Counseling Referrals
Teen Leadership Programs
Collaborate with Tobacco Control
Job Training
Jobs Board
Drop Out Preventions
HCHS Parent Newsletters
Collaboration with Henderson County Community Education
Kentucky Agency for Substance Abuse Prevention
Mental Health Counseling Referrals
Collaboration with all local agencies
Christmas and Thanksgiving Assistance Referrals
Y.E.A.H. Youth Exercising with Athletes for Health
Drug and Alcohol Prevention / Counseling Referrals
Advocates for families and children
Health and Social Service Referrals
Actively involved in School Improvement Plan
Actively involved in Kentucky Center for Instructional Discipline
Coordinate HCHS Colonel Parent Academies
Communication between school and parents
STAND – Students taking a new direction
Teen Pregnancy Counseling Referrals
Crisis Intervention Team
Getting to Proficiency by 2014 and helping break down any barriers a child has to succeed.
How to Contact a Henderson County FRYSC –
A.B. Chandler Elementary School – FRIENDS Family Resource Center
11215 US Hwy 60 West Henderson, KY 42420 270-533-6176
Bend Gate Elementary School – Family Resource Center
920 Bend Gate Road Henderson, KY 42420 270-831-5048
Cairo Elementary School – ACORNS Family Resource Center
10694 US Highway 41A Henderson, KY 42420 270-533-6845
East Heights Elementary School – Family Resource Center
1776 Adams Lane Henderson, KY 42420 270-831-5070
Jefferson Elementary School – FRIENDS Family Resource Center
315 Jackson Street Henderson, KY 42420 270-826-1483
Niagara Elementary – ACORNS Family Resource Center
13043 Hwy 136 E Henderson, KY 42420 270-831-5144
South Heights Elementary School – Family Resource Center
1199 Madison Street Henderson, KY 42420 270-831-5083
Spottsville Elementary School – Family Resource Center
9190 US 60 East Henderson, KY 42420 270-831-5139
North Middle School – Youth Services Center
1707 Second Street Henderson, KY 42420 270-831-5060
South Middle School – Youth Services Center
800 South Alves Henderson, KY 42420 270-831-5059
Henderson County High School Youth Services Center
2424 Zion Road Henderson, KY 42420 270-831-8867
For District Information, contact:
Marganna Stanley, Assistant Superintendent for Administration, Henderson County Board of Education
1805 Second Street Henderson, KY 42420 270-831-5000