United Way of Dane County, Inc.

Last updated on October 21, 2008

Family Centers is an overarching organization comprised of four social service agencies: Canopy Center, Family Enhancement, Exchange Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Respite Center. All four organizations work to prevent child abuse and neglect in unique ways, by strengthening families, providing treatment, parenting education, matching volunteers with families who may be at-risk, and providing respite for parents of young children.

Description:
The Canopy Center provides services for: individuals who have been affected by child sexual abuse, including children, their non-offending parent(s), and adult survivors; support groups for parents who are experiencing multiple stressors; and an 18-hour Parent Stressline.

Family Enhancement provides topics of interest to parents looking to develop their parenting skills and learn more about their child’s development; play and learn groups focusing on parent/child interaction in play to encourage school readiness; parenting classes to fulfill court orders and in-home parent education.

The Exchange Center matches volunteers with families who may be at-risk, including families with new babies and families with disabilities.

The Respite Center provides respite services for parents who need a break in order to reduce stress.

History:
Family Centers, Inc. is a non-profit cooperative venture which began in 1989 of four agencies that promote the well-being of Dane County's children and families by providing complementary services. The agencies are the Exchange Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse, Family Enhancement, Canopy Center and the Respite Center. Through co-location Family Centers demonstrates a sincere and on-going commitment to cooperation and integration among the agencies, enhancing the level of services to families and making the most effective use of charitable dollars.

Contact person: Neil Diffenbaugh, Functional Coordinator, (608) 843-0134, (email)
Office fax number: (608) 298-9655

Address:

2120 Fordem Ave.
Madison, WI 53704
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Web Site: http://www.familycentersinc.org

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