Family Resource Center Association

10/14/2026

Have you ever wondered how to start a Family Resource Center in your community? Join the Family Resource Center Association for an upcoming webinar exploring how Colorado communities have brought FRCs to life and the support available to help them get started!

Hear from Rebecca Tenpenny, Executive Director of Pagosa Community Initiative about their journey to becoming a Family Resource Center, and Shawna McGuckin from Family Resource Center Association about the resources and guidance available to support communities along the way.

When: Thursday, November 5th at 10:00 AM
Register Here: https://ow.ly/xW3J50ZWYOa

10/13/2026

FRCA stands with advocates, survivors and supporters in recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 💜

For Domestic Violence Resources, visit the Colorado Department of Human Services website here: https://ow.ly/v42W50ZWUOj or CO4Kids website here: https://ow.ly/mvvM50ZWUOk

10/05/2026

Congratulations to The Action Center on this exciting next chapter, coming in 2027! 💜

For over 50 years, The Action Center has been a place where families can find support, connection, and a path to meet their goals. FRCA is excited to see what’s next as they bring Daylight Collective to life in Lakewood, creating a community hub where community partners can come together to further support families all in one place.

Read more about the Daylight Collective here:

☀️ Something exciting is taking shape in Lakewood. Meet Daylight Collective. Inspired by the Action Center, Daylight Collective is transforming a former Jeffco school into a welcoming community hub where neighbors can connect, access support, and build community together. For more than 50 years,...

09/29/2026

Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn more about what Fatherhood engagement could look like in your community!

The -Fatherhood-Network is launching a Fatherhood Advocate 101! This training is designed as an introduction to father engagement for family services practitioners.

When: November 18 & 19, 8:30am-12:00pm each day
Mode: Zoom

Free and open to the first 20 registrants!

Register today: https://lnkd.in/gCRVt9kD

09/01/2026

📣 FRCs: Help spread the word! Check out these helpful tax resources from to share with the families you serve.

Even though tax day is behind us, there is still time to receive the tax credits you’re eligible for when you file before October 15, 2026. Tax credits can help improve health and financial well-being for you, your family, and your community. If you haven’t filed your federal and/or state tax return yet, get started today using the free resources on www.getaheadcolorado.org.

08/25/2026

Last week, FRCA staff took some time out of our staff retreat to celebrate our 10th Annual Failure Party! 🎉

We took some time to share our biggest flops, lessons learned, and moments that definitely didn’t go as planned. Below are a few of the very wacky awards Mandy handed out to recognize those failures. 🏆

A fun tradition and a good reminder that failure is part of the work (and sometimes, you just have to laugh about it and leave it behind)!

08/18/2026

✨ FRCA is celebrating Mandy Watrous-Gale as the newly appointed ECLC Commissioner!

The Early Childhood Leadership Commission (ECLC) is Colorado’s federally authorized state advisory council for early childhood. The role of the ECLC is to be a statewide leader, subject matter expert and champion of best and promising practices throughout the state. Mandy is honored and excited to elevate family support services and economic mobility in her commissioner role.

Learn more about the ECLC: https://ow.ly/y8qz50ZAy6g

08/06/2026

Exciting news for the family support field: the Colorado Family Support Assessment 2.0 (CFSA 2.0) just earned an "A – Psychometrics Well-Demonstrated" rating from the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC).

That's CEBC's highest rating for a measurement tool, awarded only when multiple peer-reviewed studies confirm a tool is reliable and valid.

Family Resource Center Association and co-developed the CFSA 2.0 to help programs track family strengths, needs, and progress across economic security, health, and the protective factors that guard against child maltreatment. It's now used by Family Strengthening and Support programs nationwide.

This rating means the programs using the CFSA 2.0 can point to independent, third-party confirmation that their data holds up, backed by three published research studies.

Curious about the CFSA 2.0 or interested in bringing it to your program? Reach out to FRCA (cofamilycenters.org). If you are interested in how to use the CFSA 2.0 in research or evaluation on your program, reach out to Omni (https://www.omni.org/)!

08/06/2026

Congratulations to Catholic Charities of Central Colorado on celebrating one year of Hunt Family Housing! 🎉Over the past year, Catholic Charities of Central Colorado has served 33 families, including 43 adults and 71 children by providing a safe place to call home and the support they need to build a brighter future. 💙

If you'd like to learn more about Hunt Family Housing or support welcoming the next family, visit Catholic Charities of Central Colorado's website: https://ow.ly/AB4U50ZvRxT

08/04/2026

Thank you Thriving Wisconsin, The Parenting Place, and the Family Resource Center St. Croix Valley for hosting some Colorado visitors!

Last week, Cory Gorton, Jules Kelty, and Shawna McGuckin visited Western Wisconsin and
learned all about their amazing family strengthening programs.