Family Resource Center

Family Resource Center Supporting families. Restoring hope. Building stronger futures in Effingham & Clay County

The Family Resource Center offers a free program aimed at providing quality information, connections, and support to help families create safer, more stable, and healthier living environments within Clay and Effingham County.

💙 Welcome to the Family Resource Center! 💙Whether you've been connected with us for years or are just discovering us, we...
08/31/2026

💙 Welcome to the Family Resource Center! 💙

Whether you've been connected with us for years or are just discovering us, we'd like to reintroduce ourselves.

The Family Resource Center proudly serves families throughout Effingham County and Clay County, connecting individuals and families with resources, education, support programs, and community services. Our goal is to strengthen families, empower caregivers, and help children thrive.

Throughout September, we'll be sharing information about community resources, family awareness campaigns, parenting support, child safety, library resources, and more.

We believe every family deserves access to support, encouragement, and opportunities to succeed. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, kinship caregiver, or community member looking for resources, we're here to help.

We are grateful to be part of such caring communities and look forward to connecting with you!

📞 Contact us to learn more about available programs and services.



💙 ¡Bienvenidos al Centro de Recursos para Familias! 💙

Ya sea que nos conozca desde hace años o que recién esté descubriendo quiénes somos, ¡queremos aprovechar esta oportunidad para presentarnos nuevamente!

El Centro de Recursos para Familias está aquí para apoyar a las familias de los condados de Effingham y Clay. Ayudamos a conectar a niños, padres, cuidadores y familias con recursos, información, programas de apoyo y servicios disponibles en nuestra comunidad. Nuestro objetivo es ayudar a fortalecer a las familias, apoyar a quienes cuidan de los niños y ayudar a que cada niño tenga la oportunidad de crecer y prosperar.

Durante el mes de septiembre, estaremos compartiendo información sobre diferentes recursos de nuestra comunidad, campañas de concientización para las familias, apoyo para padres, cuidado por familiares, seguridad infantil, recursos de la biblioteca ¡y mucho más!

Creemos que todas las familias merecen apoyo, orientación y oportunidades para salir adelante. Ya sea que seas mamá, papá, abuelo, familiar que cuida de un niño o simplemente alguien que busca recursos para su familia, estamos aquí para ayudarte. 💙

Nos sentimos muy agradecidos de ser parte de estas comunidades tan unidas y solidarias, ¡y esperamos poder conectar con muchas más familias!

📞 Comunícate con nosotros para conocer más sobre los programas y servicios disponibles.

🚨🔥 STOP SCROLLING — THERE’S STILL TIME TO SIGN UP! 🔥🚨Ready to make a positive change? Our next Anger Management Class st...
08/30/2026

🚨🔥 STOP SCROLLING — THERE’S STILL TIME TO SIGN UP! 🔥🚨

Ready to make a positive change? Our next Anger Management Class starts September 3rd, and there are still spots available!

Learn practical tools to better handle anger, communicate more effectively, and navigate challenging situations with greater confidence. 💪

📅 CLASSES START SEPTEMBER 3RD
✅ SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE!

Don’t put it off — now is a great time to get started!

📞 Call or text George Bonham at 217-500-7861 to register.

🔥 Take the first step toward positive change. Your future self will thank you!

🚨🔥 ¡ALTO AHÍ! ¡TODAVÍA HAY TIEMPO PARA INSCRIBIRTE! 🔥🚨

¿Estás listo para hacer un cambio positivo en tu vida? 💪

Nuestra próxima CLASE DE MANEJO DE LA IRA comienza el 3 de septiembre, ¡y todavía tenemos lugares disponibles!

Aprende nuevas maneras de manejar el estrés, la frustración y el enojo, mejorar la comunicación y enfrentar situaciones difíciles de una manera más saludable. ❤️

📅 Comenzamos el 3 de septiembre
✅ ¡Todavía hay lugares disponibles!

⏰ ¡No esperes hasta el último momento!
Da el primer paso y regístrate hoy.

📞 Llama o manda un mensaje de texto a George Bonham:
217-500-7861

🔥 ¡Tú puedes hacer el cambio! Da el primer paso hoy.

08/26/2026

Looking for something to get out and do with you little this week?
Come check out our playgroup.
FREE and open to the public. We have some fun activities planned as well as open space for your littles to run and jump all their wiggles out.
Grab your coffee and friend and head on over! We hope to see you there!

08/21/2026

🎬✨ GRWM: Parent Café Edition! ☕️👀 with Effingham County Connections

We’re getting things ready for our FIRST Parent Café and the behind-the-scenes energy is REAL! 🙌

📋 Checking the details
☕️ Getting the coffee ready
🎨 Adding the finishing touches
💬 Getting ready for ALL the conversations
📸 And, of course…making sure we’re reel-ready! 😂

The countdown is ON! ⏰🎉

Something fun is brewing…stay tuned! ☕️💙

🎃👻 October is going to be SPOOK-TACULAR! 👻🎃We have TWO exciting events coming up in October, and we are SO excited to be...
08/19/2026

🎃👻 October is going to be SPOOK-TACULAR! 👻🎃

We have TWO exciting events coming up in October, and we are SO excited to be attending! 🧡🍂

🕷️ Clay County Treat or Treat Street — October 8th 3:30pm-6pm
🎃 Effingham County Connections Treat or Treat Street — October 22 3pm-6pm

We can’t wait for some family-friendly Halloween fun, lots of smiles, festive activities, and all the fall vibes! 🍁👻

Bring the whole family, wear your favorite Halloween-themed outfit, and come enjoy the fun with us! 🧙‍♀️🦇🍬

We hope to see you there! October, here we come! 🎃🧡

🔥 ANGER MANAGEMENT CLASS — COMING UP! 🔥Ready to take control, make positive changes, and learn tools that can help you m...
08/18/2026

🔥 ANGER MANAGEMENT CLASS — COMING UP! 🔥

Ready to take control, make positive changes, and learn tools that can help you manage anger in a healthier way?

📅 Classes start September 3rd!
⚖️ Court-approved class
🍽️ Meal included!

Spots are available, so don’t wait to get signed up!

📞 Call or text George Bonham at 217-500-7861 to register.

Take the next step toward a better tomorrow. 💪

🔥 CLASE DE MANEJO DE LA IRA — ¡PRÓXIMAMENTE! 🔥

¿Estás listo para tomar el control, hacer cambios positivos y aprender herramientas que te ayuden a manejar la ira de una manera más saludable?

📅 ¡Las clases comienzan el 3 de septiembre!
⚖️ Clase aprobada por la corte
🍽️ ¡Se incluye comida!

Hay lugares disponibles, ¡así que no esperes para inscribirte!

📞 Llama o envía un mensaje de texto a George Bonham al 217-500-7861 para registrarte.

Da el siguiente paso hacia un mañana mejor. 💪

08/17/2026

‼️Effingham Transport is recovery oriented! Call them to get a ride to a recovery meeting, get to treatment, counseling appointment, etc.
✨This service is donation based (for now) and is HIGHLY encouraged.
🫶🏼Do you want to help Effingham Transport’s funding efforts for those in recovery? Reach out to them directly!

A huge thank you to the Clay County Health Department for letting us be part of such an amazing event! 💙 We’re grateful ...
08/17/2026

A huge thank you to the Clay County Health Department for letting us be part of such an amazing event! 💙 We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect with our community and support such a great cause. We appreciate all you do for Clay County! 🙌

📣 SAVE THE DATE!Join the Partnering with Parents Program – Southern Illinois Chapter on September 14th from 3–5 PM! 💙Com...
08/13/2026

📣 SAVE THE DATE!

Join the Partnering with Parents Program – Southern Illinois Chapter on September 14th from 3–5 PM! 💙

Come connect, share your voice, build partnerships, and learn how we can work together to strengthen children and families. 🤝

Parents + Professionals = Stronger Families! 💙

Register with link below:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/x7575Qr8Bh

08/12/2026

📚✏️ Wishing all of our students, teachers, support staff, and administrators across Effingham and Clay Counties a wonderful and successful school year!

From all of us at the Family Resource Center of Effingham County, we hope your year is filled with learning, growth, kindness, and new opportunities. Have a safe, happy, and amazing back-to-school season! 🍎🎒

📚✏️ ¡Les deseamos un maravilloso y exitoso regreso a clases a todos los estudiantes, maestros, personal de apoyo y administradores de los condados de Effingham y Clay!

De parte de todo el equipo del Family Resource Center of Effingham County, esperamos que este nuevo año escolar esté lleno de aprendizaje, crecimiento, amabilidad y nuevas oportunidades. ¡Les deseamos un año escolar seguro, feliz y lleno de éxitos! 🍎🎒

Effingham Unit 40 Schools
Teutopolis Unit #50 Schools
Flora CUSD #35
North Clay Community Unit School District #25
Dieterich Unit #30 Schools
Altamont Community Unit #10 Schools
Clay City CUSD 10
St. Anthony High School
Sacred Heart Catholic School, Effingham, IL
CEFS Head Start 0-5 Program

Address

104 E. Blohm Avenue
Effingham, IL
62401

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+12173421151

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