Our Offerings

Anyone can take part in our offerings. All of them are free. Some recur each week, others are special events. Be sure to check our Calendar of Events. There is no commitment, but some events do fill-up, so be sure to register. Hope to see you there!

Parent Cafe

Parent Cafes are a way for parents to come together and express themselves.

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Vitality Cafe

Vitality Cafes are moderated, small-group conversations to promote well-being.

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Cafés are physically and emotionally safe spaces where people talk and listen to each other on topics that matter to them, such as the challenges and victories of raising a family. Participants leave Cafés feeling inspired, energized, and excited to put into practice what they’ve learned.

Our 5 Protective Factors

The 5 protective factors are the foundation of everything we do at the FEC.

Resilience

Protective Factor

Be strong and flexible

Managing the stressors of daily life
Ability to manage negative emotions
Feeling hopeful; recover from stressful life events

Relationships

Protective Factor

Everyone needs friends and family

Feeling respected and appreciated
Providing overall support when in need
Having a sense of belonging and reduced feelings of isolation

Knowledge

Protective Factor

Life is learning and leading

Seeking, acquiring, and using accurate and age/stage-related information about:
- Appropriate developmental expectations
- Positive discipline techniques
Understanding the importance of:
- Providing a physically and emotionally safe environment for one's family
- Providing opportunities for your child(ren) to explore and learn by doing
Recognizing and attending to the special needs of a child

Support

Protective Factor

Everybody needs help sometime

Being able to identify and receive basic needs (e.g. food, clothing, shelter, medical, mental health, social, and legal services)
Using your voice to advocate for yourself, your family, and your community
Understanding one's right to access eligible services

Communication

Protective Factor

Help one another communicate

Developing and engaging in self-regulating behaviors
Fostering a strong and secure parent-child relationship
Creating an environment where individuals feel safe to express their emotions

This is your Family Enrichment Center

What offerings, activities, or events would you like to see?
Contact us to let us know.