This assignment is to develop a community resource list. This list will help you assist parents when they need resources in the community. After you develop a list of 10 community resources, you will choose 2 of them from your list. For these two, you will research how they serve children and families in your community.
Develop a List of Community Supports/Resources
Based on the community in which you live or work, develop a specific resource list of contacts for any of the following child and family issues and challenges. For at least 10 of the challenges/concerns listed, (a) give the name of the agency; (b) a brief overview of services provided, and (c) either a phone number, website or email address.
Child behavior concerns:
Child and family nutrition concerns:
Child and family economic concerns:
Child abuse and neglect:
Concerns about a child’s development:
Concerns about vision:
Domestic violence:
Chronic childhood illness:
Family loss and grief:
Lack of family resources:
Family isolation
Select two resources from your list and explore them further. Provide a mission statement and purpose for the organization. Explain what they do for families and children. Provide as much information as possible about their services.
