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Partnership for Strong Families (PSF) is pleased to announce their expanded partnership with the Children’s Trust of Alachua County. The Children’s Trust funding will allow continued support of local Alachua County children and families served by Library Partnership Resource Center, SWAG Family Resource Center, and Community Resource Navigation Program. 

With this generous funding and partnership, Alachua County Family Resource Centers will continue to provide Family Support Programs like food distribution, clothing closets, financial literacy, after-school and homework help programs, employability skills, and so much more. 

Press Release announcing extended partnership with Children’s Trust of Alachua County

Our 2023 Partner Networking Fair Video

Click Here to View 2022 Resource Center Annual Report

Click here to view the 2020 Resource Center Partner Survey Report

A hallmark of PSF’s system of care is our belief that child abuse is preventable.  We have found that by providing resources and supports to families in need on the front end, many can avoid reaching the crises that lead to formal child welfare involvement.  Not only is this best for the children, it is a more cost-effective use of resources.  

Check out our Evolution of the Resource Centers document to learn more about how our network of Resource Centers have developed over past 10 years and learn some of our exciting plans for the future.

Each of the resource centers PSF operates are a partnership endeavor with larger entities such as the county library district, county government or grassroots community groups, as well as more than 30 agencies who partner with the center to provide services at no cost to families. Every service offered is tied to one of the five Protective Factors, which when present in families are shown to reduce the likelihood of abuse or neglect.  Each center evolves to meet the specific needs of the community it is located within and strives to involve community members in guiding decisions.

The Five Protective Factors:

  1. Concrete Supports in Times of Need
  2. Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development
  3. Social and Emotional Competence of Children
  4. Social Connections
  5. Family Functioning and Resiliency

Goals and Values of PSF’s Resource Centers

Values Children
We will offer services to support the physical and emotional safety and health of children from conception to graduation and beyond.  We will promote well-being for every child through the participation and support of their families by providing resources such as health screenings, child development classes, safety information, school readiness programs, tutoring, mentoring and after school and summer activities.

Strengthens Families
We will offer opportunities for families to enjoy and learn from each other by engaging in supportive and educational activities that benefit every member of the family.  We will provide services and programs that offer resources and skills beneficial for self-sufficiency, parenting, healthy relationships, problem solving and crisis prevention/intervention.

Engages the Community
We will offer a place for community members to meet and interact, while encouraging local involvement through service learning opportunities. We will continue to embrace our partnerships with community members by continuing to develop ways to connect with the community, build relationships, assess needs and learn about and grow the existing assets that can improve the overall quality of life in the areas we serve.

PSF’s Mission is to enhance the community’s ability to protect and nurture children by building, maintaining and constantly improving a network of family support services.

We are please to announce that in 2015, PSF’s four resource centers received COA accreditation

Click here to read the Casey Family Programs chronicle detailing our Resource Center Model. 

Click here to read the Children Bureau’s report on Primary Prevention.

 

Child abuse is preventable
We can help change the lives of many children and teens.

A hallmark of PSF’s system of care is our belief that child abuse is preventable. We have found that by providing resources and supports to families in need on the front end, many can avoid reaching the crises that lead to formal child welfare involvement functions.

Monetary Donations

Monetary donations throughout the year are a huge help to the children we serve. We accept donations by check, which can be mailed to our office or through the Philanthropy Hub link here.

Volunteer

Become part of a team that makes a lasting impact! No matter how much time you have to give, it is enough to make a big difference

Special Events

We often have unique opportunities to partner with us through events that are organized to benefit Partnership for Strong Families

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