| Last updated on October 10, 2008 |
VISION-
The vision of the Shawnee County Family Resource Center is to be the single point of entry for children, adults and families seeking services in Shawnee County.
MISSION-
Through partnerships and collaborations, individuals and families have easy access to a full array of community resources.
VALUES-
We value a safe and healthy community.
We value collaborations and partnerships.
We value evidence-based practice delivered in a professional manner.
We value a courteous and friendly environment.
We value and are sensitive to the culture of our clients.
We value and respect the privacy of our clients.
We value a positive and supportive work environment.
We value being good stewards of community resources.
Description:
The Shawnee County Family Resource Center is a coordinated community-based system of care including prevention, intervention and treatment services. The Family Resource Center is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization, with an approximate budget of $1.8 million and 39 employees. The Family Resource Center itself hosts a variety of programs including:
• SCFRC Intake and Assessment;
• Juvenile Intake and Assessment for the Third Judicial District;
• Gatekeepers Project Intake and Assessment;
• Emergency Services Case Management/Emergency Services Support/Resource Manager
• School Based Community Care Truancy Prevention Program;
• Long Term Suspended and Expelled Student Community Service Program;
• a full-time School Liaison;
• a full-time Spanish-speaking Liaison;
• Kinship Care Program; and the
• Community Solutions Case Management program.
In addition to these direct services, the Family Resource Center also partners with other community-based service providers making referrals and collaboration between agencies more efficient and effective. Several partnering agencies are located in the same building, making communication and teamwork between agencies work to the advantage of our clients.
The Shawnee County Family Resource Center (SCFRC) is a community collaboration and a major support system for families in Topeka. The co-sponsoring organizations are the major providers of public health, behavioral and mental health, adult and child welfare, and substance abuse services in Topeka and Shawnee County.
The model is proving successful in keeping families together, and in conserving resources. For example, in 2002, the Family Resource Center partners teamed to reduce the number of children that had to be removed from their homes and placed in foster care by 31%. Not only does that strategy result in a $2.1 million savings for the taxpayers of Kansas, the more important point is that it keeps families together, reducing the long-term stress, trauma and negative effects on children by keeping families together and providing them with the support of their community and teaching them the skills they need to solve their problems.
History:
Late 1980s
United Way convened community partners to evaluate the well-being of youth in Shawnee County and improve the various systems and institutions involving youth.
1994
An Alcohol and Drug Abuse Advisory Council work group developed and presented a Plan for Adolescent Services to create a multi-component child and adolescent assessment and service center.
1995
Representatives from Kansas Dept. of Social and Rehabilitation Services, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services, City of Topeka, Shawnee County Court Services, Topeka Community Foundation, and United Way began meeting to create an assessment center to serve as a focal point for services provided to Shawnee County children and their families.
October 1995
Incorporation papers and application for 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt status were processed. The implementation plan was revised formally recognizing partners and defining outcomes/indicators.
1996
Working agreements were completed with partnering agencies and a MIS plan was developed. Juvenile Intake and Assessment began referring families to Child and Adolescent Center. November 1996, Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services offered the Adams Building as a site for CAAC. Kansas Children’s Service League was confirmed as lead agency and United Way of Greater Topeka as fiscal agent.
1997
CAAC staff moved into the Adams building with Juvenile Intake and Assessment personnel. The Partners & Funders committee constituted the first Board of Directors. CAAC hired their first assessment staff member. Partner agencies began joining CAAC at the Adams Building: Family Service and Guidance Center, Prevention and Recovery Services (PARS), Topeka Public Schools - USD 501, Shawnee County Health Department, Success By 6 (Home Visitation) and Kansas Dept. of Social and Rehabilitation Services (Economic Employment Assistance).
For two years CAAC operated with a lead agency, fiscal agent, and advisory board of partners and funders. On August 24, 1999, at a Community Retreat 30 partner representatives met to determine the future management arrangements. During the two years of operation the numbers of children and their families served had increased from 431 to 2,000.
The Retreat resulted in activation of the Kansas incorporation and 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and the Board of Directors of CAAC assuming legal and fiscal responsibility. Since that time a number of significant events have taken place:
CAAC is now operating as Shawnee County Family Resource Center (SCFRC);
The lead agency and fiscal agent have been replaced by the SCFRC Board of Directors;
All funding has been transferred to SCFRC including the contract with Shawnee County for juvenile offender intake and assessment;
Juvenile Intake and Assessment and Kansas Department of Social Rehabilitation Services Intake have been combined to form one centralized, countywide intake;
SCFRC has moved from the Adams Building to West Hall and has become the lead tenant with several affiliates leasing and sharing space in the building.
2004
The Gatekeepers program was added to the SCFRC service mix. Gatekeepers serve vulnerable adults through intake, assessment and referral services with a special focus on the uninsured and physical and mental health issues.
Contact people:
Office fax number: (785) 357-8518
Address:
Web Site: http://scfrc.com
Directions:
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From 6th Street, turn north on Oakley Avenue. SCFRC is the first business office on the right.
Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: NA
Nearest Bus Stop: 6th & Oakley, 3 minute walk |
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