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1401 9th Street, Coralville, IA.
(319) 688-1120 Fax: (319) 688-1121

Kirkwood Family Resource Center

The Kirkwood Family Resource Center (FRC) provides support, resources and referrals to families with children attending Kirkwood Elementary School. All programs and services are FREE of charge and available to all Kirkwood families.

Kirkwood FRC Mission

To improve the quality of life for the families of Kirkwood Elementary and to promote increased student achievement by supporting families, students and school staff.

Kirkwood FRC Services

  • Family Team Meetings
  • School Supplies
  • Family Nights at the school
  • Home Visits
  • Parent Library of parenting and child psychology books
  • Clothing closet for children
  • Referrals to community services
  • Consultation on child mental health and behavior evaluations
  • Applications to DHS programs, Medicaid, food assistance
  • Family Support

FRC Programs

LIFT-Learning Involves Family Ties. LIFT gives families the opportunity to work closely with an FRC staff member on needs ranging from parenting, to school needs, to basic needs. Families direct the service to meet their personal goals and needs.

Johnson County Empowerment-Empowerment provides in-home family support and education to families with children ages birth-5 years old. A Family Support Worker meets with the family at least twice a month with visits focused on imforming and supporting parents through engaging parent/child activities specifically geared towards your child's development and needs.

Contact the FRC Staff

Sarah Smith
Outreach Coordinator
Phone: 688-1124
Email: smith.sarah@iccsd.k12.ia.us
Contact Sarah for further information about the Kirkwood Family Resource Center

Susanna Strode, MSW
Family Support Worker-Empowerment
Phone: 688-1124
Email: strode.susanna@iccsd.k12.ia.us
Contact Susanna for further information about the Johnson County Empowerment Home Visiting Program

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Questions? Contact the Kirkwood Webmaster.