FAMILY CIRCLE Centered on Christian Principles for Today’s Family

Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6

MARY M. DUNLAP serves as Family Circle facilitator. She has more than 50 years of combined experience in the fields of early childhood education, special education, and community outreach services. She was Director of Early Childhood Programs in Canton City School District from 1991 to 2003 prior to her retirement. Mary has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education “Magna Cum Laude” from Kent State University and a Master of Education in Administration from Ashland University.

Family Circle is a program for parents and others who want to provide a supportive family environment that will help children grow and develop successfully. The program is designed for families with children of any age from infancy to teenagers.

Young families continue to call and ask for assistance.  Please help us by donating new or gently used items for babies and children up to age 2. Thank you for your continued donations, support, and participation!

FAMILY CIRCLE PROGRAMS

Parent Support Sessions
Offers different topics to promote healthy parent and child relationships

Parent Resource Library
Provides parents with a variety of books, toys, arts and crafts, and baby items (cribs, strollers, etc.)

Bundles of Joy
Provides handmade blankets for newborns

Mother Mentor
Helps pregnant and parenting teens by offering support and encouragement through the use of volunteer mentors (a partnership program with “Families First of Stark County”)

Home Computer Enrichment Learning
Gives parents guidelines and websites to set up a home tutoring program

Community Information Network
Provides parents with listing of community resources


ALL ARE WELCOME!