Family Resources and Support - FIRC

Family & Intercultural Resource Center - Summit County
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Family & Intercultural Resource Center

 

Located in Summit County, Colorado, FIRC works to strengthen local families through education and financial resources. FIRC believes strong sustainable families are the key to a strong and healthy community. FIRC focuses on families with dependent children, seniors, and people with disabilities.

FIRC’s Special Programs

FIRC is working closely with community partners to provide families and individuals with the support needed.

FIRC Services

  • Supportive Services
    • Housing Assistance
    • Family Goal Setting
    • Energy & Utility Assistance
    • Medical & Dental Assistance
  • Health & Wellness
    • Health Insurance Enrollment
    • Mental Health Navigation
    • ALMA Peer Support for Women
  • Food & Thrift
    • Food Pantry
    • Food Donations
    • Thrift & Treasure Volunteer
  • Parenting
    • Virtual home Visits
    • Parenting Support & Resources
    • Parenting Events & Groups

Similar services available:

Food Access – ASC COS

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Migrant Education Program – NMEP

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Trauma & Disaster Recovery Clinic at DU

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Colorado Food Cluster – Food Access

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Focus Points – Family Support Services

Focus Points Family Resource Center provides diverse programming for families, including Adult Education, Early Childhood programs, Family Support Services, WorkForce, and much more.

Immigrant Services Program – Metropolitan State University of Denver

The bilingual staff at MSU Denver’s Immigrant Services Program can assist with questions about applying, paying for, and succeeding in higher education.

Cultural Inclusivity – Denver Public Library

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Career and Employment Workshops and Coaching- Mi Casa

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The New America School

The New America School (NAS) is a system of public charter high schools dedicated to serving a unique population – recent immigrants and their families and children who want to learn or perfect English and earn a high school diploma, non-traditional students, and traditional students seeking a more personal atmosphere that fits their learning needs.

MSU Denver Family Literacy Program

MSU Denver Family Literacy Program offers English as a Second Language (ESL) courses for adults in the Adams County area. Offerings include online and in-person classes that follow the school district calendar. Also available are High-School Equivalency courses (GED) offered in both English and Spanish. Integrated Education and Training courses are offered once per semester; they include Parent to Para (Paraprofessional), Home Health Aide, and general Workforce Readiness. All courses are offered free of charge to community members.

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