Family Resource Associates’ (FRA) mission is helping children and people of all ages with disAbilities to reach their fullest potential. FRA connects individuals to independence through innovative therapies, education, technology, and employment supports. Acknowledging the powerful influence of the family, we remain committed to them by offering support, resources and education.
FRA assists individuals of all ages who have developmental delays, developmental disAbilities as well as acquired disAbilities through the follow programs:
Values
- We believe in the empowerment of individuals living with disAbilities to reach their greatest level of personal achievement and independence.
- We believe the support of the entire family is at the heart of our activities.
- We actively listen to the needs of families and individuals to find new ways to address challenges facing our community.
- We value the mutual respect, dignity and responsiveness between our staff, volunteers and those we serve to maintain the integrity of our services.
- We challenge the status quo through innovative and customized approaches to offer a bold path to success for those served by our programs.
- We are committed to creating person-centered services through public/private partnerships that advance the status of individuals with disAbilities within the community.
Philosophy
FRA encompasses expertise, innovation and concern in every aspect of service. Shaped by parental and community involvement, responsiveness to those we serve and a caring professional staff, we serve as a vital, positive influence on the child, adult, their family and our community. Our evolving and creative services consider the individual's total strengths, situation, and needs. Fostering competency is the key to success, which is stressed in all services. Advancing independence occurs via EmployAbility Services and Social Security Benefits Counseling. All interactions emphasize capability and positive self-esteem, which contributes to each individual's achievement.
Significant support, counseling and resource services are available for all family members to strengthen their total well-being. Resourceful, flexible, and experienced staff members encourage independence of the individual and the family. Implementation of diverse and responsive programs is furthered by specialized technology and information.
Coordination with outside resources is also an important aspect of the agency. Addressing the individual's complex needs via our multi-disciplinary team model, all staff members bring a variety of skills to their interactions with the child, student and family. Parents are actively involved and respected as an essential part of this team, thereby empowering them. Staff members in each specific discipline are relied upon for their expertise.
FRA is a source of help, hope and guidance. We are committed to enriching the lives of people with disAbilities and their families... today and tomorrow.
