FRC Staff

Family Resource Centers are
located in public school
buildings and provide access
to a variety of early childhood,
school age, and family support
services.
In collaboration with the
Danbury Public School system,
The Morris Street Family
Resource Center offers the
following components:
- School Readiness
- Birth to 5 Play & Learn
Playgroup
- School-Age Child Care (ELP)
Extended Learning Program
- Parent Education
- ALL PRO DADS & iMOMS
- MSP Carina’s CAFE
- Positive Youth Development
- Adult Education
Family Workshops:
Family Events
- Resources and Referrals
FRC Staff
Estela Camacho- Director
[email protected]
Carina Chelso-Parent Educator
[email protected]
Heather Ali-Youth Develop. Coordinator
[email protected]
Stefania Benicewicz- FRC Aide
Emily Patton- FRC Aide
Nick Tarsi- FRC Aide
Lauren Szast- FRC Aide
28 Morris Street
Danbury, CT 06810
Mr. Santarsiero, Principal
Estela Camacho, FRC Director
(203) 790-2682
Morris Street School
Family Resource
Center
Family Resource Center
“Working together to strengthen
the ties between school and
families.”
Danbury Public School Readiness
Three full-time, full-year programs are
offered for three- and four-year olds
operating from 7a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday
through Friday. Appropriate learning
experiences are offered that are sensitive
to the stages of development of each
child and are based upon each child’s
needs and interests All programs are
state-licensed and NAEYC-accredited.
Program at Sacred Heart, 12 Cottage St.
Enrollment Procedures:
Completion of application form, birth
certificate, proof of Danbury residence,
and health/immunization records
required.
Tuition:
A sliding fee scale, based on family size
and income.
DPS School Readiness Waiting List
Applications are available inside FRC
Morris St.
Please Contact:
Carina Chelso
203-790-2682
Or fax it to 203-731-8299
Playgroups- Weekly playgroups are offered
for parents of birth to 5 yrs. Monthly
workshops are offered on a variety of early
childhood topics
Contact: Carina Chelso, (203) 790-2682
--------------------------------------------------BOARD GAME NIGHTS- Mondays
All PRO DADSThursday from 7:00 to 7:50 am
iMOMs
Thursday from 7:00 to 7:50 am
For More information:
Contact: Estela at 203-530-2457
4th Grade Creative Corner- Monthly
opportunities to participate in
enrichment activities and engage in
team building projects.
Lunch Bunch- Weekly lunch
conversations for 4th and 5th grade
students.
5th Grade Upper El Club-After school
program focusing on social skills, positive
relationships and implementation of
community projects.
Carina’s MSP Café
Once a month Café with a Community
Speaker to come and focus on Topic of
Interest.
Extended Learning Program
The Extended Learning Program provides
before school and after school enrichment
at all elementary schools. The program
operates from 7 am to the start of school
and is open until 6 pm each evening. The
program is open according to the Danbury
Public Schools Calendar.
Enrollment Please call : (203) 797-4733
Parent Education
Parents as Teachers (PAT)- A home
visitation program for new and expectant
parents. The goal is to help parents give
their children the best possible start in life.
Children birth to five are eligible.
Positive Youth Development
Morris Street Family Resource Center
5th Grade Workshops- Workshops to
enhance decision- making skills in
preparation for middle school.
Girlz Rule- Anti-bullying Program for girls
in collaboration with Girl Scouts.
Sports Club- Health & Fitness
Contact:
Heather Ali (203) 790-2682
WERACE-Adult Education
ESL-Even Start Program- GEDContact:
(203) 797-4731
Families can visit the Morris Street Family
Resource Center Monday through Friday
8:00am-4:00pm for a variety of resources
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and referrals, or they may call
Estela Camacho (203)790-2682