“You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them.”
— Desmond Tutu
— Desmond Tutu
The Family Services program exists to be a center point for family growth and support in our community. Parenting support groups are a major focus of our work in identifying what is strong, not wrong. We believe that we all have within us the wisdom and cultural competency to manage even the most difficult challenges that confronts families. With the support and encouragement found in these groups, we can tap into a deep knowledge reservoir to help us discover practical applications to grow and strengthen the most important to us - our families. Parenting workshops offer practical application to help individual men, women and couples develop skills. These workshops are modular and can be adapted to large groups, small groups and one-on-one. Sessions have been held at the state correctional facility, domestic violence shelter, half-way house and for those in the community who want to strengthen their competence as parents.
In 2026, Family Services has introduced a new addition to the program, the Nome Diaper Bank. This campaign focuses on providing necessities to families with small children. With a good portion of the items donated by the community, the diaper bank is a community-wide effort to assist with the basic services families need.
The caseload of at-risk families averages 30 each year. In addition, parenting workshops are attended by over 50 parents each year impacting more than 100 children.
In 2026, Family Services has introduced a new addition to the program, the Nome Diaper Bank. This campaign focuses on providing necessities to families with small children. With a good portion of the items donated by the community, the diaper bank is a community-wide effort to assist with the basic services families need.
The caseload of at-risk families averages 30 each year. In addition, parenting workshops are attended by over 50 parents each year impacting more than 100 children.
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FAMILY SERVICES
Physical Location: 104 Division Street (upstairs of XYZ Senior Center) Phone: (907) 443-5259 Email: [email protected] |
