AFACTR AmeriCorps

The mission of AFACTR AmeriCorps is to strengthen Humboldt County communities and families through collaborative work with Family Resource Centers and Child Welfare Services. By providing families with preventative outreach and increasing the awareness of local resources members are helping to reduce family isolation, create opportunities for families and improve outcomes of children and families in need.

AFACTR currently has 8 AmeriCorps members who serve 1700 hours per 11 month term of service. Members are placed at participating Family Resource Centers and help support and sustain families in Humboldt County as far south as Redway and east as Willow Creek.

The purpose of AFACTR is to support our community by strengthening the connection of families in need to services and assistance. Family referrals come from DHHS and other sources.

Members serve families by:

• providing home visits
• making referrals to community services such as: mental health, counseling, health education, medical and dental services, public assistance access, parenting support, adult education, employment, life skills, family support, recreation and fitness and technology access
• child play care
• crisis support, emergency needs and food access
• transportation for family needs
• assistance with filling out forms and making appointments
• accessing household items
• empowering families to be self- sufficient and healthy

We are currently recruiting for the 2012/2013 service year.  For more information on how you can become a member of AFACTR AmeriCorps call 707 269-2020 or to apply click on link http://www.americorps.gov/for_individuals/ready/index.asp.
 

Lynn Kerman

AFACTR Program Coordinator

(707) 269-2020