Funded in part by a grant from the WV Department of Health and Human Resouces.

 

Audrey Morris, Director
304-258-5600

The Starting Points Family Resource Center provides direct services, information and resources to families with children prenatal to eight years old.

The Center is a One Stop Shop for family friendly services without regard to income.

Our staff works with each family to meet their individual need.

If you are also looking for after-school activities for your child, socialization for a pre-schooler or recreational activities for your family, we can help.

Family Resource Network

Starting Points

                                                        www.starting-points.org

A Family Resource Center for Parents with Young Children

A Call to Action:

The nationally recognized Carnegie Task Force on Meeting the Needs of Young Children, issued four recommendations for immediate implementation. These recommendations will establish Starting Points for children and their families:

• Promote Responsible Parenthood
  Society must foster both personal and social responsibility for having and raising children.
• Guarantee Quality Child Care Choices
  Children need continuing relationships with a few caring people in a safe and predictable environment.
• Ensure Good Health and Protection
  Children need to grow up in safe homes and neighborhoods.
• Mobilize Communities to Support Young Children and Their Families
  Every Family with a child should have quality, comprehensive health care and parenting support.

Programs Available:

• Play group for children ages 3-5 years
• OB/GYN services through Shenandoah Women's Health Center
• County Collaborative for teen pregnancy prevention
• Family Resources Coordination
• Developmental screenings and referrals
• Parent/Childcare provider classes through Mountain Heart Child Care Resource and Referral
• CPR classes
• Assistance with educational, health and basic needs
• Parent and Child lending library
• Mommy and Me support group for first time young moms
• Let's Read AmeriCorps Literacy Program
• Emergency Baby Pantry
• Car Safety Seat Resources
• Plausible Pumps
• Meal Time

Founded by the Family Resource Network of the Panhandle, Inc. Morgan County Starting Points Family Resource Center is also a participant in the WV AmeriCorps/VISTA Literacy Program through the Corporation for National and Community Service, Title V-NCOA Older Americans Employment Program, and funded in part by the WV Department of Health and Human Services, community generosity, the United Way of the Eastern Panhandle and the Shenandoah Valley Medical Center.

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