Causes: Child Abuse Prevention, Community Coalitions, Crime & Law, Domestic Violence, Family Services for Adolescent Parents

Mission: Strengthen children, families, and communities by offering education, resources, and support.

Results: 90% of Play & Learn participants reported a decrease in parental stress96% of Teen Parent Program participants stayed in school and/or graduated on time100% of home visiting participants read to their children daily

Target demographics: Any family with children ages 0 - 6 living in the 3-county service area

Direct beneficiaries per year: In 2011, FRCSCV served over 2,143 children and their parents.

Geographic areas served: Pierce, Polk, and St. Croix counties of WI

Programs: Baby & Me classes (birth – 12 mos. ) – 10-week play and parenting discussion hourHospital Visits - one-on-one visits with new parents and baby after deliveryPlay & Learn groups (12 mos. – pre-K) – 10-week play and parenting discussion hourHome Visits – one-on-one visits in families’ homes to provide child development and parenting informationDevelopmental Screenings – identify child development delays and connect parents with appropriate services Teen Parent Program – provide home visits and group classes for pregnant and parenting teensResource and Referral – connect families in need with housing, food, healthcare and other services