Henderson County Family Resource and Youth Services Centers
The Henderson County Family Resource and Youth Services Centers (FRYSC), created as a part of the Kentucky Education Reform Act, enhances students’ abilities to succeed in school. The FRYSC provides services to students and families as well as linking students to school and community organizations that will assist the student.

Mission Statement
Henderson County Family Resource Youth Services Center’s mission is to enhance students’ abilities to succeed in school by developing and sustaining academic success.
Who can use the Family Resource Youth Services Centers?
The Family Resource Youth Services Center is open to all Henderson County students and their families.
Who operates the Family Resource Youth Services Centers?
An advisory council made up of school employees, parents, students (YSC only), and community representatives oversee and approve the center operation and expenditures of the Henderson County Family Resource Youth Services Centers.
Where are the Henderson County Family Resource and Youth Services Centers’?
Each elementary school, middle, and high school in Henderson County has a center in each building. The Family Resource Youth Services Center office hours vary by center and are open Monday through Friday year round. All centers have additional hours by appointment only.
How can parents and the community get involved?
Parent/Guardian and Community involvement is an essential part of student success. There are many activities that would be perfect for volunteer groups or organizations, including the Backpack program. Contact your Center for more information.
Services/Referrals provided by the Henderson County FRYSC’s
Back to School Readifest
Back to School clothing/supplies assistance
After School Childcare
Attendance
Meeting Basic Needs
Backpack Program
Family Programs
Support Groups
Case management
Home Visits
Mental Health Counseling Referrals
Collaboration with local agencies
Christmas and Thanksgiving Assistance & Referrals
Drug and Alcohol Prevention / Counseling Referrals
Advocates for families and children
Health and Social Service Referrals
Communication between school and parents
Backpack Program
Each day many students rely on healthy breakfast and lunch meals served at school to provide the daily nutrition needed to learn. For many, these meals may be the most nutritious they have throughout the week. What happens when they go home over the weekend?
The School Backpack program provides students with nutritious foods which are easy for students to open and prepare. These backpacks go home with students on Friday and are returned Monday. Numerous community organizations and volunteers support this program through donations of food, money and time.
To get involved with the Backpack program contact Nancy Gibson at 270-831-5000
FRYSC Centers
A.B. Chandler Elementary School – FRIENDS Family Resource Center
11215 US Hwy 60 West Henderson, KY 42420
270-831-5048
Coordinator – Mary Bullock
email –
mary.bullock@henderson.kyschools.us Cairo Elementary School – ACORNS Family Resource Center10694 US Highway 41A Henderson, KY 42420
270-831-5144
Coordinator – Mary Bullockemail – mary.bullock@henderson.kyschools.us South Heights Elementary School – Family Resource Center1199 Madison Street Henderson, KY 42420
Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center - Family Resource
631 North Green Street, Henderson, KY 42420
270-854-0140
Coordinator – Stephanie Dowell
email –
stephanie.dowell@henderson.kyschools.us For District Information, contact:Chad Thompson
Henderson County Board of Education
1805 Second Street, Henderson, KY 42420 270-831-5000
email –chad.thompson@henderson.kyschools.us