	Ashland Elementary Family Resource Center 195 N. Ashland Avenue Lexington, KY 40502 859-381-3246 Barbara Demus, Coordinator Pat Miller, Center Assistant

The Kentucky Family Resource Centers are recognized as the nation's largest school-based family support initiative. These centers are designed to address the needs of children by developing partnerships with school, family and community in order to support that all public school students reach their proficiency. The goal of the Family Resource Center is to meet the needs of *all* children and their families who reside in the community or neighborhood served by the school in which the center is located.

	Who can use the Family Resource Center? The Family Resource Center is open to all students, parents, grandparents and families within the community.

What services does a Family Resource Center provide?

Assistance with after school child care for children ages four through twelve
Health education services for new and expectant parents
Education to enhance parenting skills and knowledge for pre-school parents and their children
Support for child care providers
Health services or referral to health services

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