The Community and Family Resource Center, Inc.

is a private, not-for-profit social service agency Search Institute’s 40 Developmental Assets®

that has been providing support to Tippecanoe (www.search-institute.org) are concrete, common
County families since 1929. Our services are sense, positive experiences, and qualities
funded by a variety of sources, including United essential to raising successful young people.
Way, Indiana Family Social Service Administra-
tion, Health and Human Services, client fees and These assets have the power during critical
donations. adolescence years to influence choices young
people make and help them become caring and
The agency was founded in 1929 by probation responsible adults.
officer Grace Bauer in response to a community
need that she had identified – the need for
alternatives to criminal behaviors for young External Assets
men living on Lafayette’s south side. Ms. Bauer  Support
and other community minded ladies held “teas” to
raise money to operate programs for this at-risk  Boundaries &
population. This was the humble but noble begin-
ning of an agency that would grow with the com- Expectations
munity but would remain true to its mission—
providing services for the community’s children.  Empowerment

 Constructive Use
of Time
Internal Assets
CAPE (Community Alliance Promoting Education)
is an alliance between CFRC and  Positive Values
several community agencies and is
 Commitment to
designed to improve educational The mission of the Community and Family Resource
attainment in our community. Learning
Center, Inc. is to provide programs, services, and

Kindergarten Transition project works with Lafayette  Positive Identity resources that improve the quality of life of individuals,
Kindergarten teachers to learn what children need to families, and children.
know to be ready for Kindergarten. This program offers  Social
resources, activities and support to families with chil- Competencies To achieve this mission we strive to:
dren ready to enter Kindergarten.
For more information regarding the 40 Developmental Assets contact  Improve safety in the home and
Search Institute, 700 South Third Street, Suite 210, Minneapolis, MN 55415.
Toll-free: 800-888-7828. Web: www.search-institute.org community

Our Kids are Our Community
is a board comprised of all types or organizations and
individuals interested in or concerned about helping
youth. The mission is to create a community where
youth have the opportunity to develop into healthy,
productive citizens.
 Improve skills necessary for clients’
educational attainment
 Improve family functioning
CFRC is the accredited Youth Service Bureau for Tippecanoe County.
a United Way partner agency serving the community since 1929 Visit us at www.cfrc.org
 Building Assets. Everyday.
330 Fountain St, Lafayette, IN 47901
765-742-5046
The South Side Community Center
focuses on the grass roots programs of
CFRC.
Youth Underground is a free drop in program for
children ages 5-18. Activities, homework help,
sports recreation and snacks are provided. By
keeping our doors open, we provide an opportunity
for children to be a part of a positive environment.
Teen Court is an intervention program
designed to teach juvenile offenders
about the justice system and conse-
quences of their actions before they
become a part of the traditional justice system.
Creating Lasting Family Connections is a
curriculum for 9-17 year olds that teaches
communication techniques that help facilitate
bonding between parents and adolescents.
Hispanic Outreach offers culturally sensitive,
bilingual case managers who provide translation,
case management, and guidance in attaining
health care and other social services.
Emergency Services is a homelessness preven-
tion program that provides families with resources
in the community to help maintain their current
housing needs.
Food Pantry is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Fridays from noon until 2:30pm and services
families living south of South Street once a month.
3600 Eisenhower Rd, Lafayette, IN 47905
765-449-0487
Without question, the first five years of a child’s life
have a tremendous impact on his or her overall
development as a person. For children from
families with limited income, the time leading up to
their first day of school can leave them void of
self-confidence and a will to learn.
Head Start gives pre-school aged children the
support they need to meet their emotional, social,
educational, health, and nutrition needs. Head
Start also provides social services to families to
help them reach their goals.
Early Head Start is for children 6
weeks to two years old whose
parents are working full time, in
school full time or a combination of
both.
The Pregnant Women’s Program,
part of Early Head Start, supports expectant
parents as they learn about what happens dur-
ing pregnancy, labor, delivery and the immedi-
ate weeks after birth.
A Place to Grow. A Place to Heal.
100 Sawmill Rd Suite 3200, Lafayette, IN 47905
765-742-4848
The Counseling Center maintains competitive
fees and accepts Medicaid and most insurances
while also providing fee adjustments for clients.
The agency is committed to ensuring that financial
concerns do not hinder a person’s ability to begin
the healing process.
The Counseling Center provides assistance for
specific areas including play therapy, Christian
counseling, individual, family, and couples coun-
seling, and trauma recovery.
Babies Can’t Wait is an intensive case manage-
ment program designed to break the cycle of
addiction in parents and to facilitate the bond
between child and parent during early childhood
development.
HomeBuilders is an evidence based program
designed to provide intensive home-based services
to families whose children are in imminent risk of
placement or to safely and successfully re-unify
families whose children are placed outside of the
home.
Community Partners for Child Safety offers
voluntary case management to at risk families to
prevent their future involvement in the child welfare
system.
SAFTIP, Sexual Abuse Family Treatment Inter-
vention Program, is for children, adolescents,
and adult sexual offenders and victims of sexual
abuse.
Victim Assistance Program is a collaboration
with the Lafayette Police Department that provides
victims of crime who require on the scene
intervention, supportive services and referrals.