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MY TURN: Workforce Development for Young Adults


Calling all young adults 16-24 who might benefit from career exploration or workforce development assistance. The Gardner Family Resource Center (205 School St.) is inviting anyone 16-24 to come to the FRC for a FREE presentation from "My Turn." (And yes, there will be snacks!) My Turn is a a Workforce Development Program aimed at assisting young adults facing barriers like incomplete education, low income, or homelessness. My Turn provides education, training, and employment services to help YA build successful careers. LET US KNOW YOU'RE COMING Pre-registration is always appreciated for planning purposes. To learn more, call FRC Director Summer Haggerty at (978) 730-1275 or email her at Summer.Haggerty@csoinc.org. Gardner Family Resource Center (FRC) 205 School Street, Suite 302 Gardner, MA 01440 (978) 730-1275 ###### ABOUT GARDNER FRC The Gardner Family Resource Center (FRC) is a program of nonprofit community behavioral health agency Clinical & Support Options (csoinc.org). It is open weekdays to provide free multi-cultural parenting and kid-friendly programs, mental health needs assessment, job/housing referrals, and school-focused help for families whose children range in age from birth to 18 years without any need for insurance. Massachusetts Family Resource Centers (frcma.org) have been operating since 2015, with FRCs in each of the state’s 14 counties. The Gardner FRC primarily serves the Greater Gardner area, but would welcome any nearby family looking for support, referrals or community. ###### WHAT YOU’LL FIND AT THE FRC Family Resource Centers, like the one in Gardner, are designed to be accessible solutions for families seeking health, safety, educational and employment services. CSO’s team at the GB FRC are trained and ready to help local families with a broad range of concerns, including: • Career — Find help looking for employment, exploring career options, and discovering which jobs are a good fit. • Child Care — Attend parenting groups with onsite child care. • Early Childhood — Develop positive parenting skills that will improve a child’s growth and development. Participate in playgroups and activities. • Education — Get study support for adult GED testing. • Family Support — Obtain direct assistance or referrals to groups that promote family unity and successful life skills. • Financial — Attend workshops and consultations to manage a budget, save for the future, or repair credit. • Housing — Navigate the system to find ways of meeting housing needs. • Legal — Get help working with local juvenile courts to identify services for youth. • LGBTQ — Join supportive, social networking groups for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or queer teens and families. • Medical — Identify potential medical services. • Mental Health — Engage in an atmosphere of support and wellness, with clinical referrals available. • Peer Support — Connect and learn from other parents/guardians, grandparents, and youth. • School Services, Homework Help & Special Ed — Ensure children receive the support and resources they need with homework, school plans, and more. • Recovery Resources — Access local support groups. Connect with outpatient and/or residential treatment programs. The Gardner FRC is located at 205 School Street, Suite 302. It is open for walk-ins and by appointment each weekday. Call 978-730-1275.

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