Announcing: Family Resource Facilitators at USARA

What is the Family Resource Facilitator Project?  The Family Resource Facilitator (FRF) Project aims to support each member of the family in an effort to strengthen the foundation of the family unit. Support is provided by utilizing community resources and establishing community connections with the help of a Family Resource Facilitator.

What role does the Family Resource Facilitator play?

Family Resource Facilitators (FRFs) represent the family voice with key partners and community organizations, such as service providers and policy makers.  FRFs also help family members developed constructive relationships within their communities in order to enhance systems of support.

Who can enroll into the FRF Program at USARA?

The FRF Program at USARA is designed to support mothers who are struggling with drug and/or alcohol dependencies and co-occurring mental illnesses. Ideally, participants are seeking additional peer support as they strive for addiction recovery and to repair their family relations. Participants may be in Drug Court, Treatment, seeking custody or have custody of their children.

What level of participation is required?

At the very least, participants are required to stay in contact with a Family Resource Facilitator on a monthly basis. However, the FRF can provide weekly and even daily support if necessary.

What type of services does the FRF Program provide? At no charge to families, FRFs: collaborate, on behalf of the family, with community partners & programs, such as Family Dependency Drug Court, DCSF, child care agencies, food stamp agencies, schools, treatment programs, WIC, etc.;

•          work closely with the family to develop a crisis plan of action and individual and family goals;
•          provide peer to peer coaching & mentoring
•          assist in developing supportive networks with family, church and community members