Kent Family Center: Resources

OVERVIEW
Since 1999 the Kent Family Center has served more than 1,000 families with the personalized support they need. Through providing the tools that help to empower them our ability to strengthen families in the community is increased. In this section we answer your most frequently asked questions (FAQ's), and share our newsletter for inspiration, parenting advice and upcoming events. You’will also find information directing you to the highest quality resources available.. our agency partners.

DOES YOUR FAMILY HAVE A NEED? WE CAN HELP.
Kent Family Center's full-time Service Coordinator can quickly connect you with the services, programs and information you need. Please email servicecoord@kentfamilycenter.org or call 410-778-7911.

KENT FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER

Useful Links - Agency Partner Information:
Annie E. Casey Foundation - Works to build better futures for disadvantaged children and their families in the United States - In 2004, Kent Family Center was honored by the organizations' Families Count initiative for its innovative work in building stronger families.

Kent County Department of Social Services - Promotes personal responsibility, dignity and self sufficiency, protects vulnerable children and adults, and preserves families. We accomplish this in partnership with our customers and stakeholders.

Chesapeake HELPS - Serves as the gateway to services with resource and referral information available to all residents of the mid-shore area. www.chesapeakehelps.org.

Friends of the Family (FOF) - Kent Family Center is one of twenty-eight Family Support Centers in Maryland; as a FOF center we receive funds and technical assistance to provide quality programs for children from birth to 3 years old.

Parents as Teachers (PAT) - Provides parents with child development knowledge and parenting support.

MD Cooperative Extension - Programs for families, farmers & homeowners.

Kent on the Move - Local initiative committed to helping individuals and communities in Kent County make positive changes to improve health and quality of life.

Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation (DLLR):
Kent County One-Stop Career Center - Provides job information and services to job seekers and employers; Kent County office is located in the Kent Family Center building, 601 High Street, Chestertown, MD.

FAQ's
Check out these Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. What is SOS?
A. Shared Opportunity Service Inc. (SOS) is the nonprofit 501(c) (3) that seeks funds and develops family support programs and services for families and individual family members in Kent County. SOS is the organization that sponsors the Kent Family Center located at 601 High Street in Chestertown.
Q. Why is SOS important to the community?
A. We know that children do well, when families do well, and families do better when they live in supportive communities. SOS is helping to build a stronger community by providing guidance and information that changes lives. Programs are designed to empower families to be self-sufficient and healthy thereby capable of contributing to a more resilient community and positive future for Kent County.
Q. What are the services offered at the Kent Family Center and who is eligible to participate?
A. Through collaboration with agency partners SOS provide programs focusing on eight core services; Children’s programming, Parent Education, Self-sufficiency, Service Coordination, Peer Support, Wellness Education, In-Home Parent Education, and Outreach, Collaboration and Resources. Families from diverse backgrounds and all economic circumstances can participate at the Kent Family Center however primary consideration is given to at-risk families and first time parents.
Q. How is SOS's Kent Family Center funded?
A. Kent Family Center is primarily funded by Friends of the Family (FOF), a Maryland nonprofit providing culturally-sensitive, community-based services for families. As a local non-profit SOS is dependent on a variety of funding sources including; State funded grants, private donations, fundraising activities and in-kind donations. Family Center programs are supported by qualified staff, and volunteers and students of local colleges who donate their time.

MARKETING RESOURCES
Designed with our agency partners in mind here you will find the SOS Kent Family Center’s marketing graphics in high quality, easy to use formats for use when advertising or promoting a program in partnership with SOS’s Kent Family Center. For more information email development@kentfamilycenter.org or call 410 778 7911 and ask to speak to the Development Manager.

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