Family Enrichment Center
FAMILY ENRICHMENT
CENTER
Fully operated by local organizations known for their knowledge of the community, the Centers are places of creativity and hope. Guided by the belief that parents and other community members are the experts in their lives, the Centers foster conditions that help all family members be their best selves.
WHO WE ARE
East Side S.O.U.L opened its doors on June 17, 2023.Fully operated by local members known for theirknowledge of the community, the center is a place ofcreativity and hope. Guided by the belief that parentsand other community members are the experts in theirlives, the Center fosters conditions that help all familymembers be their best selves. Based on the co-designapproach that encourages community ownership,respect, and equity. A successful Center helps to lift upthe enormous strengths in each child, youth, and adultwho walks through its doors and supports healthyfamily functioning.
PARENTAL RESILIENCE
SOCIAL CONNECTIONS
KNOWLEDGE OF PARENTING & CHILD DEVELOPMENT
CONCRETE SUPPORT IN TIME OF NEED
SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL COMPETENCE OF CHILDREN
CONCRETE SUPPORT IN TIME OF NEED
BECOME A MEMBER
The Centers collaborate with community partners and agencies to bring in resources based on the desires of the community. This ensures that resources are within easy reach for all community members. Offerings change as the community’s interests change and the advisory group helps the staff make decisions.
OFFERINGS AT EAST SIDE S.O.U.L.
It is shaped by Strengthening Families, a family protective factors approach created by the Center for the Study of Social Policy. The early success of the FECs has been mainly due to the dedication and resilience of community members who view the Center staff as their extended family and the FEC as their second home.
CROCHET AND EMBROIDERY CLASSES
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COMMUNITY CLOSET
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FULL FAMILY SERVICES
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PARENT CAFE
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WHAT TO EXPECT
Using a strength-based approach to community planning, Centers use empowering questions to guide a fun and engaging collaborative process. Spaces are bright (in both color and energy), warm, and inviting, where all are welcomed to participate in any of the following:
– Meet neighbors
– Co-facilitate groups
– Pick up or drop off a donation
– Call or text about a family issue or need
– Socialize over a meal
– Build knowledge or a skill
– Join a virtual meeting or discussion
– Help plan, organize, or lead an event
– Sit, reflect, and relax
– Participate in a range of fun, family- and community-centered activities
– Learn or share about community programs and resources
WHAT TO KNOW
The Centers collaborate with community partners and agencies to bring in resources based on the desires of the community. This ensures that resources are within easy reach for all community members. Offerings change as the community’s interests change and the advisory group helps the staff make decisions. While feedback is asked for and recommended, there is no requirement that community members of an FEC pay a fee or give any personal or identifying information. Days and hours are based on community preference and confidentially is respected.
CONTACT US!
Family Enrichment Center
East Side S.O.U.L
Family Enrichment Center
(Safe Oasis United by Love)