2486EB5CEE81781F872584640068E5AC Hearing Summary CLICS/CLICS2019A/commsumm.nsf PUBLICBILL SUMMARY For FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER ASSOCIATIONINTERIM COMMITTEE EARLY CHILDHOOD AND SCHOOL READINESSDate Aug 28, 2019 Location SCR 357 Family Resource Center Association - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2019A/commsumm.nsf/0/E76D8DAB6CFA...$File/190828 AttachF.pdf?OpenElement 190828 AttachF.pdf 01:05:48 PM The commission came back to order. Senator Story invited Mark Kling, Executive Director of the Family Resource Center Association (FRCA), to come to the table to begin his presentation, which can be found as Attachment F. He provided background information about FRCs, which are community-driven local entities that are tailored to the needs and culture of that community and use a two-generation approach. He discussed the services provided by FRCs, which include early childhood programs, parenting programs, health care enrollment, healthy living programs, comprehensive coordinated case management, system navigation and resource referral, workforce development/job readiness, youth development, adult education and life skills, financial literacy, basic needs (housing, food, etc), and emergency assistance. 01:16:38 PM Mr. Kling answered questions from the commission regarding funding for FRCs, and spoke about the Colorado Family Strengthening Network within the Office of Early Childhood.
