The Black Mountain Family Center was formed in 1995 through a collaboration of the school counselor, teachers and administrators, parents, and business and community leaders. Located in two mobile units on the Primary School grounds, it now serves as a regional model for communities interested in creating a special place where families can meet, exchange ideas and enjoy helpful resources and services. Our presence on the Internet is intended to inspire communities all over the world to consider creating similar projects which meet your individual community needs. Feel free to contact us .
Children grow up in a context.
That context is a family, whatever its composition, its strengths, its problems, or anyone s opinion of it. Supporting families is a direct way to assist children. More and more communities are organizing Family Centers, centrally located places which bring together resources, information and support a family might need, all under one roof. There is a family-friendly atmosphere which fosters parents helping each other. In some models, the Family Center is formed in cooperation with a school, bringing together the two environments where children spend most of their lives.