Healthy Families America
Expectant and new parents
About the Family Resource Center
The CAPSC Family Resource Center provides the needed services, support, and education to build healthier futures for all families, as well as community-based activities for parents and caregivers.
The purpose of the Family Resource Center is to create stronger families and build bonds across generations.
Our philosophy centers around the Protective Factors Framework, which are shown to reduce risk and promote healthy physical and emotional development for families both today and in the future.
The 5 Protective Factors
Stories of Support
Our Services
Whether you are a seasoned parent or just starting to grow your family, parenting is tough. We offer a helping hand through a range of services that focus on the whole family, including kinship caregivers. All of our support services programs are individualized to meet the unique needs of your family and there is no prerequisite to participate.
Guidance and Support Service Programs
We can support you from the prenatal period, through the delivery of your child, through age 21.
Please click on one of our programs to learn more.
Link to: Kinship Navigation
Kinship Navigation
Kinship caregivers and their families.
Link to: Comprehensive Family Support Services
Comprehensive Family Support Services
Families with children ages 0- 21, including home visits.
Drop-in Services and Open Spaces
Our Dover and Rochester Family Resource Centers provide free drop-in services and open spaces for all families. There are no income limits or prerequisites to receive help or participate in our activities.
Services include:
- Consultation with our staff on programs and classes
- Play groups
- Play areas for family activities
- Diapers (upon availability)
- Safe spaces
- Computer access
- Developmental screenings for children ages 0-6 (by appointment)
- Staff to answer questions about health and behaviors
- Additional concrete supports
- Referrals for other supports
Hours for Drop-in Services:
- Dover FRC: 9:00am – 2:00pm on Thursdays
- Rochester FRC: 9:00am – 4:00pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays
Classes and Events
The challenges and stressors of family life are many, but you don’t have to go it alone! Our free parenting classes, playgroups, and community events offer parents and caregivers the support of knowledgeable family support specialists as well as the comfort of others in similar situations. To register or get more information on any of the below classes, groups and events please email familyresourcecenter@straffordcap.org or call 603-435-2500 x 1200.
Locations
The CAPSC Family Resource Center offices are located in Dover and Rochester, with community outreach and playgroups operating throughout Strafford County. We are open to the public, and we’d love to meet you!
Email: familyresourcecenter@straffordcap.org
Call: 603-435-2500 x 1200
Dover FRC
CAPSC Main Office
577 Central Ave., Suite 50
Dover NH 03820
Hours: 9:00am – 2:00pm on Thursdays
