Family Support Services
FRIENDS responds to the whole family through its Family Support Service program. Involving parents in their children’s progress is an important component in meeting young people’s needs.
Each childcare center has an independent Parent Advisory Council. Two seats on the Board of Trustees are reserved for Parent Council representatives. In conjunction with council meetings, education sessions are held on topics from homeownership to stress management.
Katina Patterson is proud of the STOP signs placed around FRIENDS centers for safety after parents petitioned City Council.