Family Resource Centers are located in public school buildings and provide access to a variety of early childhood, school age, and family support services. In collaboration with the Danbury Public School system, The Morris Street Family Resource Center offers the following components: - School Readiness - Birth to 5 Play & Learn Playgroup - School-Age Child Care (ELP) Extended Learning Program - Parent Education - ALL PRO DADS & iMOMS - MSP Carina’s CAFE - Positive Youth Development - Adult Education Family Workshops: Family Events - Resources and Referrals FRC Staff Estela Camacho- Director camab@danbury.k12.ct.us Carina Chelso-Parent Educator almeic@danbury.k12.ct.us Heather Ali-Youth Develop. Coordinator alihea@danbury.k12.ct.us Stefania Benicewicz- FRC Aide Emily Patton- FRC Aide Nick Tarsi- FRC Aide Lauren Szast- FRC Aide 28 Morris Street Danbury, CT 06810 Mr. Santarsiero, Principal Estela Camacho, FRC Director (203) 790-2682 Morris Street School Family Resource Center Family Resource Center “Working together to strengthen the ties between school and families.” Danbury Public School Readiness Three full-time, full-year programs are offered for three- and four-year olds operating from 7a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Appropriate learning experiences are offered that are sensitive to the stages of development of each child and are based upon each child’s needs and interests All programs are state-licensed and NAEYC-accredited. Program at Sacred Heart, 12 Cottage St. Enrollment Procedures: Completion of application form, birth certificate, proof of Danbury residence, and health/immunization records required. Tuition: A sliding fee scale, based on family size and income. DPS School Readiness Waiting List Applications are available inside FRC Morris St. Please Contact: Carina Chelso 203-790-2682 Or fax it to 203-731-8299 Playgroups- Weekly playgroups are offered for parents of birth to 5 yrs. Monthly workshops are offered on a variety of early childhood topics Contact: Carina Chelso, (203) 790-2682 --------------------------------------------------BOARD GAME NIGHTS- Mondays All PRO DADSThursday from 7:00 to 7:50 am iMOMs Thursday from 7:00 to 7:50 am For More information: Contact: Estela at 203-530-2457 4th Grade Creative Corner- Monthly opportunities to participate in enrichment activities and engage in team building projects. Lunch Bunch- Weekly lunch conversations for 4th and 5th grade students. 5th Grade Upper El Club-After school program focusing on social skills, positive relationships and implementation of community projects. Carina’s MSP Café Once a month Café with a Community Speaker to come and focus on Topic of Interest. Extended Learning Program The Extended Learning Program provides before school and after school enrichment at all elementary schools. The program operates from 7 am to the start of school and is open until 6 pm each evening. The program is open according to the Danbury Public Schools Calendar. Enrollment Please call : (203) 797-4733 Parent Education Parents as Teachers (PAT)- A home visitation program for new and expectant parents. The goal is to help parents give their children the best possible start in life. Children birth to five are eligible. Positive Youth Development Morris Street Family Resource Center 5th Grade Workshops- Workshops to enhance decision- making skills in preparation for middle school. Girlz Rule- Anti-bullying Program for girls in collaboration with Girl Scouts. Sports Club- Health & Fitness Contact: Heather Ali (203) 790-2682 WERACE-Adult Education ESL-Even Start Program- GEDContact: (203) 797-4731 Families can visit the Morris Street Family Resource Center Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:00pm for a variety of resources LIKE us on Facebook and referrals, or they may call Estela Camacho (203)790-2682