Focus Points Family Resource Center

Family support services: the center advances family sustainability through classes and guidance, using a goal setting and strengths-based approach. Family support services (fss) are designed to provide responsive services to families in urgent need of assistance or those in high barrier situations. The program provides stabilization resources such as public benefits, utility assistance, rental assistance, notary public and family goal setting.

Economic inclusion: the center drives economic stability for communities, families, and individuals by teaching new job skills, advancing careers and co-creating businesses and social enterprises within community. Comal heritage food incubator, established in 2016, helps aspiring entrepreneurs transform their heritage recipes into their own food businesses. Program participants receive training in entrepreneurship and the culinary arts and are supported through the process of launching their own businesses. This is an earn-while-you-learn program that offers on the job training. Huerta urbana 2 gen farm incubator addresses the need to further expand economic opportunities for families and promote access to fresh produce. The enterprise teaches residents how to grow and distribute fresh, organic, and culturally relevant produces in the ges neighborhoods. The curriculum is designed to support workforce training and entrepreneurship in urban agriculture.

Community resources: the center connects people to resources to advance health equity, financial stability, networks and community. This includes a bike library, community garden, onsite mental health services, and connection to community partners.