My favorite part of volunteering is helping with outdoor activities. I get to see the children’s faces light up with excitement and happiness!
MERCY STREET FRC
FIRST 5 Family Resource Centers are places in our community where children, parents, and caregivers can learn and grow together. Family Resource Center volunteers support families and help ensure that children are happy, healthy, and prepared for school and life. We are always looking for passionate individuals to share their compassion and talents with the young children and families on our community.
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At a Family Resource Center (FRC), you will find:
- Fun and educational parent and child activities
- Nutrition, health and wellness programs for the whole family
- Health insurance application assistance: eligible parents and caregivers receive assistance with Medi-Cal applications and other affordable health insurance programs for children
- Developmental screenings for children ages 0-5
- Professional development opportunities, resources, and other support services for licensed family child care providers.
- Parent and caregiver workshops and seminars:
o Triple P – Positive Parenting Program
o Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors – Parent and caregiver leadership program
o SEEDS of Early Literacy – Child language and literacy development
o BabyCare – Infant/toddler care seminars
o 24/7 Dad – Seminar for fathers and other male caregivers raising children
- Family Engagement Advisory Committees provide leadership opportunities for parents, caregivers, and community members.
- Volunteer opportunities for parents, caregivers, and community members to assist with programs and activities.
- And much more!
To learn more about the menu of programs, services, and activities available for parents, caregivers, and community members please call or visit the Family Resource Center nearest you.
- Fun and educational parent and child activities
- Nutrition, health and wellness programs for the whole family
- Health insurance application assistance: eligible parents and caregivers receive assistance with Medi-Cal applications and other affordable health insurance programs for children
- Developmental screenings for children ages 0-5
- Professional development opportunities, resources, and other support services for licensed family child care providers.
- Parent and caregiver workshops and seminars:
o Triple P – Positive Parenting Program
o Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors – Parent and caregiver leadership program
o SEEDS of Early Literacy – Child language and literacy development
o BabyCare – Infant/toddler care seminars
o 24/7 Dad – Seminar for fathers and other male caregivers raising children
- Family Engagement Advisory Committees provide leadership opportunities for parents, caregivers, and community members.
- Volunteer opportunities for parents, caregivers, and community members to assist with programs and activities.
- And much more!
To learn more about the menu of programs, services, and activities available for parents, caregivers, and community members please call or visit the Family Resource Center nearest you.
Generation to Generation
FIRST 5 Santa Clara County is collaborating with Generation to Generation, a five-year national campaign to mobilize a million adults, 50 years and older, to volunteer in their communities. As part this effort, FIRST 5 is encouraging adults throughout Santa Clara County to volunteer at a local Family Resource Center and share their wisdom, experience, and passion to help young children and families our community thrive.
Why become a Volunteer
As a volunteer at a FIRST 5 Family Resource Center, you will support families and help ensure children are happy, healthy, and prepared for success in school. Research shows children need four to six involved, caring adults in their lives to fully develop emotionally and socially. The involvement of a reliable, caring adult help children develop life skills, develop higher self-esteem, and event have better grades in school.
How to Get Involved
Contact one of the following Family Resource Centers to learn more about Generation to Generation and how you can make a difference in the lives of young children and their families:
FRC Location Flyer
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Gen2Gen Volunteer Flyer
English | Spanish | Vietnamese | Chinese