The Family Resource Center Fox Cities (FRC) is a place to grow as a parent, grandparent, family or early childhood professional.   The FRC is also a place to gather to share information and ideas about parenting and child development, find a helping hand or a listening ear.   The FRC is designed for families, caregivers and young children.   Enjoy the spacious playroom or outdoor play space, browse through our extensive resource and toy lending library,attend a workshop or family activity.

Important Announcement from the FRC: Children’s Trust Fund WI (CTF) provided financial support for the Family Resource Center Fox Cities since 2006. Recently, Children’s Trust Fund announced that beginning July 1, 2011, they will eliminate funding for the majority of Family Resource Centers statewide. The Family Resource Center Fox Cities has been impacted by this decision and as a result, will NOT offer playgroups and drop-in play times after June 30, 2011. Family Resource Center partner agencies, Child Care Resource and Referral, Inc., Parent Connection of Family Services and the Appleton Area School District, are exploring options to continue programs at the Family Resource Center in September 2011.

What we offer:

• Play and Learn Groups

  For families with young children offered weekly. Enjoy the company of other families and explore your child’s sense of fun and creativity.

  	Play Groups	Drop In Play
  Monday		9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (4th of the month 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.)
  Tuesday		1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  Wednesday	9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  Thursday	10 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
  Friday		10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

  *NO play groups and drop-in play from July 1, 2011 - September 1, 2011*

• Parent Workshops

  Offered throughout the year on a variety of topics including Discipline & Guidance, Early Childhood Development, Family relationships and Child Care.

• Family Activities

  Great interactive learning activities planned throughout the year to enjoy with children at no cost.

• Support/Discussion Groups

  Join others with similar interests in a comfortable group setting.

• Warmline

  The Warmline is a link to advice on the day to day trials of raising children.   Call the FRC Warmline at 920-886-0123 during office hours M-F, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  

  For questions after hours, leave a voice message or send an email to library.ccrr@tds.net.

• Resource Lending Library

  Books for parents, caregivers and children, videos, toys, equipment and professional early childhood resources are available for loan.  

  A computer with internet access is also available.

   

The Family Resource Center Fox Cities is possible through a partnership with Parent Connection of Family Services, Child Care Resource & Referral, Inc., and the Appleton Area School District.   Funded by a grant from the Children’s Trust Fund