Values:
1. All families are valued by Taylor County Family Resources and consider them assets to their
community.
2. Staff will build upon family’s strengths and assets to achieve family goals.
3. Staff will care about Taylor County families and treat them with respect.
4. Staff will be flexible and responsive to the needs of Taylor County families.
Pantries of Taylor County Family Resources have the following upon availability at our site:
Food, Pet food, Toiletries/Cleaning Supplies, Clothing and Diapers
Eligibility: Any community member who comes to Taylor County Family Resources Pantries is eligible. We do not require ID. Yearly we have the head of household fill out a “Pantry Enrollment” form. A signature is required for any service each time services are rendered. Personal information is not given out or used in any way. We require this form to be filled out in it’s entirely and the only information utilized are household numbers in your family.
Proxy: You may have a proxy on file with first and last name. PROXY MUST BE ON FILE BEFORE PROXY CAN RECEIVE SERVICES FOR YOU. IF proxy signs for services, the following guidelines will apply for edibility of additional services. Many of the services we provide is reliant on donation of said goods. We cannot guarantee any quantities and services. All quantities and services are subject to availability. In order to serve our community, pantry members will follow the following guidelines:
Food Pantry– Families are eligible to get a food assistance every seven (7) days. Subject to availability.
Pet Food Pantry– Families are eligible for pet food assistance every thirty (30) days. Subject to availability.
Toiletries/Cleaning Supplies Pantry – Families are eligible for essential needs assistance every sixty (60) days. Subject to availability.
Diaper Pantry – Families are eligible for diaper assistance every thirty (30) days. Subject to availability.
Clothing Closet– Families are eligible for clothing assistance three (3) tops, three (3) bottoms per family member every thirty (30) days. Subject to availability.
Early Childhood Education
Playgroup– is a weekly class where kids and their caretaker patriciate in socialization activities centered on the importance of PLAY. Playgroup kids need to be under the age of 4 years and accompanied by one caretaker to be eligible to participate.
Our philosophy for playgroup: Early socialization opportunities of teachable moments provided by the children during their play. Development is encouraged through open-ended dialogue and questioning. Our classroom helps to facilitate learning and the development of pro-social skills. The teaching team intentionally selects the materials, supplies, and equipment according to the goals and objectives they wish the children to achieve. The environment is prepared to facilitate learning through a variety of play activities and large/small group experiences. Daily opportunities include blocks, table toys, art, sand and water, music and movement, books, dramatic play. Playgroup implements developmentally appropriate practices as defined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Family Enrichment Programs
Parent Education Classes– these classes will teach the Strengthening Families Framework Five Protective Factors
Tricks and Trades Work Groups– these classes will teach survival skills such as CPR, First- Aid, Narcan, ACEs, trauma – informed care.
Support Groups– these groups will offer peer to peer support in areas of treatment, recovery, LGBTQA+
Professionalism, Employability and Resume Writing Classes– these classes will help to aid families in becoming job ready and increase their ability to become employed.
