Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Ogden Organization Helps Families Get a Break

The Family Support Center of Ogden (FSCO) is one place local families can take their children for childcare and a short break. Whether a parent needs to run to the grocery store or take a child to the doctor without having to bring the rest of their otherwise healthy children, the support center can be a source of relief to families undergoing stress.


FSCO began advocating for children in foster care and preventing child abuse. In addition to protecting children, the organization wanted to be a driving force in avoiding costs the state could incur due to the after effects of child abuse. The center offers a variety of supports, but one way they saw an opportunity to help families was to offer short periods of childcare for up to two hour intervals, so that a family would not feel such an intense pressure of their circumstances.


This service has expanded to assisting any local family who qualifies and fills out some brief paperwork at the center. FSCO even offers support to some families of children with special needs. The center is not trained or equipped to handle critical health care needs, such as g-tube feeding or monitoring oxygen. They have, however, provided childcare for children with autism. The two hour break can be provided during normal business hours during the week and many local families have found this to be exactly what they needed to get through a trying time.


Have you ever dreaded going to the grocery store because your child throws tantrums? Use FSK to help. Having food in your home when your family needs it is important, especially if you have a child with special needs. Do you avoid going to the doctor because you do not want to take all of your children and do not have other options? Use this resource. It will help you concentrate on the health of your children. Is your marriage under stress and perhaps it would be nice to have a lunch date, but there is no one to ask to take your children? FSCO can be a source of respite. It will help to relieve your family and may help you avoid building stresses. Family Support Center of Ogden strengthens families and the community.




Family Support Center of Ogden
Family Support Center of Ogden, Inc. | 3340 S Harrison Blvd, Suite 110 | Ogden, Utah 84403
Phone: 801-393-3113 | Fax: 801-394-1910 | Email: fscofogden@aol.com


Article by Jeanette Pascoe