On behalf of the Child Abuse Prevention Center (CAP Center) and California Family Resource Association (CFRA), we are pleased to support and sponsor SB 436 related to Family Resource Centers (FRC). The Chair of the Senate Human Services Committee, Senator Melissa Hurtado, is graciously carrying our legislation and is supportive of the work of FRCs throughout the state.
We appreciate ALL the feedback that we have received so far. For bill language and more information, visit our
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SB 436 would formalize Family Resource Centers (FRC) as a key delivery network of services and as conduits to strengthening families via family-centered, community-based and culturally sensitive services that include cross-system collaboration as a means to prevent child abuse and neglect.
Family Resource Centers (FRCs) have emerged throughout the United States and in California as a “place-based” approach that invests in preventing child abuse and building community. Since that time, the number of FRCs in California has grown to an estimated 500, with networks at both statewide and regional levels. California FRCs are focused on strengthening families, building communities and mitigating risk factors which lead to abuse.
We are asking you to sign on and support this important piece of legislation
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Please sign onto our letter of support
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