Spencer County Public Schools

The Family Resource Center (FRC) connects students and families with the resources they need to develop self-sufficiency and a healthy, academically supportive home environment.

FRC serves children from birth through age 12 (elementary schools) and provide programs and services including:

• Referrals with full time pre-school.

• Referrals with after school child care for ages 4-12.

• Families in Training for new and expecting parents through parent groups and community programs.

• Parent and Child Education to enhance parenting skills and education for parents and children.

• Health Services and Referrals to health services.

• Educational support. 

The goal of the Youth Service Center (YSC) is to connect students and families with the resources they need to promote academic achievement, healthy lifestyles, and future success.

The YSC provides:

• Referrals to health & social services.

• Employment counseling, training and placement.

• Summer and part-time job development.

• Drug and alcohol abuse education/counseling.

• Family crisis and mental health counseling.

• Educational Support.

Backpack Buddy Program

The Backpack Buddy program is designed to assist families that have food needs.  Students are provided with a bag full of single serving, non-perishable food items that will feed them for an entire weekend.

Students are referred to the program by cafe' staff, school staff or parental request.  Currently, we are serving 111 students at TES.  However, we do serve all Spencer Co. schools through a collaboration with the Youth Service Center at the Middle and High School, approximately 280 students are served every week in the district.

This program if funded by food and monetary donations from the community, local churches, school staff and local business partnerships.

If you or someone you know is need of this program or would like to make a donation, please contact our office at 477-0199 or 477-3202.

*THIS FOOD IS AVAILABLE ANYTIME DURING THE MONTH**

Families/individuals are allowed to get an emergency food box up to four times per year through Multi Purpose Community Action Agency at 44 Creekside Drive (502) 477-8296.

For more information concerning community resources, contact the Family Resource Center at 477-0199 (TES/SCLEC)/ 477-3202 (SCES) or the YSC at 477-3222 (SCHS)/ 477-6934 (SCMS)

Spencer County Residents
Needing Help with Food:

PLEASE PROVIDE:

• Photo ID

• Proof of Residence (Current bill with addressed listed)

• Written permission slip if picking up for someone else

FRIDAYS: 9:30 am until supplies run out. Multi Purpose Community Action Agency 44 Creek Side Drive (502) 477-8296

2ND TUESDAYS OF THE MONTH: 9:30 am until supplies run out. Commodity Food Box at Multi Purpose Community Action Agency, 44 Creek Side Drive (502) 477-8296

LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH: 1 pm until supplies run out. Dare to Care Food Box at First Baptist Church 115 West Main Street 477-8197 Please note the following holiday schedule changes:

October will be on 10/24/24 instead of 10/31/24

November will be 11/21/24 instead of 11/28/24

December will be 12/18/24 instead of 12/26/24

BACKPACK BUDDIES: Food bag sent home weekly with students through the Spencer County Family Resource and Youth Service Center. Contract the FRC office at 477-0199 or 477-3202. Or contact the YSC at 477-3222 or 477-6934.