The Family Success Center is a one-stop community center for Paterson families.
The Family Success Center is a multi-agency partnership that provides various services and referrals
to children and their families.
Core Services Include: Development of "Family Success" plans, Economic self-sufficiency / employment related services,
Information and referrals to various services (maternal health, medical care, etc), Life Skills training (budgeting, nutrition, etc.),
Parent Education, Familiy Activities, Advocacy.
The Family Success Center is a primary and secondary prevention program. Services have no cost and are available to all Paterson children
and their families, not just those that have been identified as at-risk. Family Success Centers are designed to create partnerships between
families, leaders, and community agencies.
The Family Success Center is funded by the Department of Children and Families Division of Prevention and Community Partnerships. The program
is administered by Straight & Narrow and is in partnership with many community agencies.
