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Family Learning Community

Family Learning Community

Our mission is to strengthen families through integrated learning opportunities that support parents, children, and the entire family as lifelong learners. 

Bear’s Den Family Event

Family Reading Night

When: March 12th

Time: 4:00-6:00 PM

Enjoy a fruit snack during a read aloud! 

Each family will take home a free book!

 

Grandparents Raising and Kinship Care 

Grandparent Luncheon 

When: March 20th 

Presenter: Jeanna Phelps

Barren River District Health Department 

Session Topic- “Safe Sleep”

Time: 12:00 PM 

Location: Butler County FRC Building 

 

Beat The Odds Drumming- Parent and Child Together Class

  • teacher helping student at her desk
    Fun engaging session for everyone!
  • ballerinas are throwing their ballet shoes in the air
    Families were using simple rhythms to create beautiful sounds together!
  • Happy girl in sportswear resting on ground looking at camera while other girls sitting behind her enjoying talk
    Parents and children come together to explore rhythm as a shared language!
  • Auto mechanic working in garage
    Little hands, big rhythms!

Goals:

Program Goals

1. Strengthen Family Engagement in Education
Empower parents and caregivers to take an active role in their children’s learning at home, in school, and in the community.

2. Build Adult Education & Workforce Skills
Provide opportunities for adults to improve literacy, English language skills, digital skills, and career readiness.

3. Support Children’s Academic Success
Promote school readiness and grade-level achievement through shared family learning experiences.

4. Foster Parent-Child Learning Together
Create meaningful opportunities for families to learn side-by-side and build lifelong learning habits.

5. Promote Language & Literacy Development
Strengthen reading, communication, and comprehension skills for both children and adults.

6. Increase Confidence & Leadership in Families
Equip parents with the knowledge and confidence to advocate for their children and become leaders in their schools and community.

7. Connect Families to Community Resources
Help families access services that support health, education, employment, and overall well-being.

8. Support Multilingual & Diverse Families
Provide welcoming, culturally responsive learning opportunities for families of all backgrounds.

9. Break Cycles of Poverty Through Education
Use two-generation learning strategies to create long-term educational and economic success.

10. Build a Stronger Learning Community
Create partnerships between families, schools, and community organizations to support lifelong learning.