Family Resource & Advocacy Center

In 2005 Becoming Independent established the Family Resource and Advocacy Center (FRAC), furthering our mission by expanding services to parents and their children with disabilities. A thorough needs analysis affirmed that there was a significant need for services that were fluid and covered “the whole person for their whole life.”

The Family Resource and Advocacy Center provides information and assistance to families and children with special needs through education, support, and a variety of direct services. FRAC provides educational opportunities, encourages information sharing in hosted support groups, and keeps parents informed of events and news relevant to their children through the Monday Update email, which is distributed weekly.

FRAC also provides a free lending library of books and videos on disability-related issues. It is a source of resource information about other support organizations, housing, therapy programs, and more. Self-Advocacy groups for adults and youth with disabilities take place each week as well.

In 2009 FRAC launched the Teen Zone After School program for young people 13 to 22 years old. Among a number of collaborative projects, the Center sponsors the Sonoma County Down Syndrome Support Group, which raises funds at the annual Buddy Walk in Santa Rosa, and will soon sponsor the Predator Awareness Task Force, a collaboration of a variety of community organizations. 

FRAC's Services (.pdf)

Calendar of BI Events

Full List of Support Groups

 

FRAC Newsletter

Fall 2009

Fall 2008

Winter 2008